China to get first national sommelier association
Chinese sommeliers have created an official body in Mainland China to encourage more people to get into the profession.
International: Fongyee Walker became the first Master of Wine based in Mainland China
DecanterChina columnist Fongyee Walker was among the 13 new Masters of Wine announced today (5 September).
See the 13 new Masters of Wine and titles to their research papers
From comparative study on winter vine burial in China to consumer's attitude towards wine in India, find out what topics have the new MWs chosen for their final research papers.
Rot is top concern for Ningxia after vineyard floods
Concern over the heavy rain and flooding that destroyed more than 100 hectares of Ningxia vineyards has now given way to fears of rot amid humid conditions.
Alibaba opens online festival with 100,000 wines
Alibaba has started its first online wine and spirits sales festival, giving Chinese consumers the chance to buy 100,000 wines and spirits from 50 countries, said the company.
Chinese fridge maker Haier invests 10m dollars in wine app
One of China’s biggest consumer electronics and home appliance producers, Haier, has promised to invest $10m in a wine app dubbed the Chinese equivalent to Vivino.
Chinese customs rejects thousands of wines due to ‘inadequate’ labels
Customs officials have either destroyed or turned back thousands of foreign wines so far in 2016, mainly because of poor labelling, new figures show.
Superstars of Tuscany - a guide to Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter masterclasses
Ian D’Agata has selected some of the finest Tuscan wines to enable you to explore all the region has to offer. Read all about the characterful tastings hosted by the world’s top producers at this year’s Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter.
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.