Top 10 sources of imported wines in China: The half year report
See the fresh infographic on China’s main source of imported wines during the first six months of 2016, and their market shares.
International: Wine professor Denis Dubourdieu dies
Professor Denis Dubourdieu, one of the most respected winemakers and wine researchers of his generation, has died in Bordeaux.
International: Tuscan wineries offer art ‘treasure hunt’
Seven Tuscan wineries are displaying works by international artists as part of a new project designed to bring together wine, travel and art.
More wine, more frequently, shows Chinese consumer survey
Thanks to more choices available in both online and offline shops, Chinese drinkers are spending more on wine, said Wine Intelligence.
Wines in a cave: An alternative route for wines to China
Air-raid shelters in rocky mountains outside shanghai may be a new way for smaller producers to store their wines before making a sale in China. Read the feature and find a chart about the steps a wine needs to take to be imported into China.
Chateau Moulinet in Pomerol bought by Beijing investor
Chateau Moulinet, a 16.8 hectare wine estate in Pomerol located close to Chateau de Sales, has been bought by a Beijing investor.
Alibaba launches new wine platform
The Chinese e-commerce site Alibaba team today (28th June) launched an information drive for its new Wine Direct platform that aims to work directly with chateaux and importers to sell wine to Chinese consumers.
Superstar wineries line-up for the third Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter
Chinese wine lovers will get un-paralleled access to an all-star cast of world class wineries at the third Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter in November, from Château Lafite Rothschild to greats of Tuscany, Spain and Australia.
International: Brexit vote leads to recession warning & ‘end of Bordeaux primeur campaign’
Liv-ex analyst believes the UK's vote to leave the European Union means a sudden end for the Bordeaux 2015 en primeur campaign, but there could be bargains available for opportunistic US buyers.
China ice wine excel in 2016 Decanter World Wine Awards
Out of the 133 Chinese wines tasted at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), two wines, including an ice wine, were awarded the top regional award ‘Platinum Best in Category’.