Price is major obstacle to Chinese wine exports, says Berry Bros buyer
Chinese wines will struggle to gain an international presence unless producers are prepared to cut prices, according to a senior buyer at UK merchant Berry Bros & Rudd.
Countdown to Shanghai: Judy Chan of Grace Vineyard
Decanter talks exclusively to Judy Chan, president of Grace Vineyard, about her involvement in the first Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter, which takes place at The Ritz Carlton in Shanghai on Saturday 29th November.
Chinese officials promise to speed up grapevine imports
Chinese quarantine authorities have said they will simplify the approval process for imported vines to help meet the increasing needs of domestic wine growers.
Countdown to Shanghai: Q&A with Aurelio Montes Snr
Decanter talks exclusively to Chilean wine pioneer and Montes Wines founder Aurelio Montes Snr about his involvement in the first Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter, which takes place at The Ritz Carlton in Shanghai on Saturday 29th November.
LU Yang wins the Best Sommelier Greater China competition
A sommelier from Mainland China has won the Best Sommelier in Greater China competition for the first time, making him a potential candidate for the world sommelier finals set to take place in 2016.
Countdown to Shanghai: Q&A with Peter Gago, Penfolds
Decanter talks exclusively to Penfolds winemaker Peter Gago about his involvement in the first Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter, which takes place at The Ritz Carlton in Shanghai on Saturday 29th November.
Australian wineries wary of China's allure
Weakening demand for wine in China and an unusual import restriction have taught Australian wineries to tread cautiously in the country.
Hong Kong protests force Wine & Dine Festival to relocate
One of Hong Kong’s biggest wine festivals has been forced to move location due to ongoing protests in the city.
Ningxia winemakers set to benefit from new extreme weather warning system
The threat of hazardous weather conditions across Ningxia has spurred the planned introduction of a new disaster indicator system which could significantly improve wine production in the region.
Sotheby's claims auction record with DRC 'super lot'
Sotheby's has sold a 114-bottle 'super lot' of DRC Romanee-Conti wines for more than US$1.5m in Hong Kong, reinforcing collectors' thirst for top Burgundy and setting a new auction record.