International: Top wine consuming countries in 2015
New figures show that 10 countries drink around two thirds of the world's wine, but who is drinking the most? See below for a graphic prepared by Decanter using OIV data.
China's COFCO sells winery stake for 11 pence
China's COFCO conglomerate has said it will sell its controlling stake in Chateau Junding and a related wine subsidiary in the country for just 1 yuan.
Jiuxian president plans deals with Australian wine producers
The head of one of China's largest online drinks retailers, Jiuxian, believes Australian wine will be increasingly popular with Chinese consumers and intends to sign at least 10 import deals during a visit to the country.
Jack Ma to launch Alibaba wine sales day in China
A new sales day devoted exclusively to deals on wine and dubbed 9/9 is to be held by online retailer Alibaba in China from 9 September this year, company founder Jack Ma has announced.
Bordeaux en primeur 2015: interest ‘recovering’ from China
The Chinese interest in buying Bordeaux en primeur is ‘recovering’, though the key lies in the price of the ‘modern and charming’ 2015 vintage, said merchants.
International: French winemakers hijack Spanish wine tankers on motorway
French winemakers have sent tens of thousands of litres of Spanish wine gushing onto the motorway in southern France, in protest at mass produced foreign wine entering the country.
Changyu to double wine schools teaching WSET
China’s biggest winemaking company, Changyu, is set to double its wine education presence in 2016.
ASC Fine Wines plans ‘rebirth’ with new sales strategies
ASC Fine Wines is seeking a ‘rebirth’ in 2016 by selling more affordable wines through local distributors.
International: Château Margaux director Paul Pontallier dies
Paul Pontallier, long time director of Château Margaux, has died only one week before the Bordeaux 2015 en primeur tastings.
Chengdu Food and Drinks Fair: Chinese online wine shops plan to raise their game
Three of China’s biggest online distributors of alcoholic beverages, 1919.com, Jiuxian.com and Wangjiu.com have set out plans to significantly increase their service for wine lovers, announced during Chengdu Food and Drinks Fair.