2017 China wine imports: Australia and Georgia taking a leap
China’s wine imports rose further in 2017, with Australian, Chilean and Georgian wines showing significant growth. Meanwhile, Higher average prices for bulk and sparkling wines suggest the market’s increased demand for quality.
Auction highlights: The most expensive wine lots of 2017
Can you guess which bottles ranked as some of 2017’s highest selling fine wines at auction? Sotheby’s and Christie’s auction houses reveal their top wine lots of the year…
Inside the fourth Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter
More than 1,000 fine wine lovers in China had the chance to meet their favourite winemakers and taste over 600 wines at the fourth Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter. See highlights below.
China’s Great Wall cuts back on wines
Chinese wine producer Great Wall is set to cut up to 40% of its range to focus on the best-selling labels, its owner COFCO group has announced.
Top California wines to be showcased at Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter 2017
Decanter has teamed up with the California Wine Institute to create a special California experience for the guests attending this year’s Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter on 18 November.
China: How the Ningxia 2017 harvest is looking
Wines from the 2017 harvest in China's premier winemaking region look set to be fresher and slightly lower in alcohol than last year, but some white wine producers are rejoicing after avoiding the rot that damaged their 2016 crop. Sylvia Wu, editor of DecanterChina.com, reports from Ningxia on the harvest.
International: Wild fires hit California Wine Country
Multiple flames engulf Napa, Sonoma and other parts of Northern California...
The Michelin Guide Shanghai 2018 launched, Ultraviolet awarded 3 stars - full list
The Michelin Guide has just unveiled its top Shanghai restaurants for 2018.
Chinese Marselan wins top award in Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2017
A red wine made from a French variety tipped as China’s ‘signature grape’ has won the highest award at the 2017 Decanter Asia Wine Awards, show results released today (20 September).
Ningxia releases latest winery classification listing
Ningxia wine bureau has announced the latest listing of ‘classified’ wineries in its Helan Mountain East region, which saw three estates promoted to Third Growth and 15 new wineries gaining a classified status.