Tibetan vines recognised as ‘world’s highest vineyard’
A Tibetan vineyard sitting at more than 3,500 metres above sea level has been recognised by the Guinness World Records as the highest vineyard of the world.
Chinese Marselan scoops five Medals at DAWA 2018
A wine made from 100% Marselan in Xinjiang was awarded a Platinum Medal at the 2018 Decanter Asia Wine Awards (DAWA), providing further evidence of this variety’s potential as China’s ‘signature grape’.
Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2018 judging week begins
Over 50 wine professionals from across Asia have gathered in Hong Kong to begin judging the 2018 Decanter Asia Wine Awards.
Police seize Bordeaux châteaux owned by Chinese firm
French fraud police have frozen ownership of 10 Bordeaux châteaux believed to be connected to the same Chinese investor as part of an ongoing investigation.
Decanter returns to Shanghai for its fifth Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter
Decanter announces today (28 June) that it will return to the Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong on 17 November 2018 with some of the world’s best wines to host its fifth Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter.
TopWine China: Decanter masterclass attracts full-house wine lovers in Beijing
A full house of Beijing wine lovers gathered to taste eight DAWA medal-winning wines at a Decanter masterclass, hosted during TopWine China on 22nd May.
China wins eight Gold Medals at 2018 Decanter World Wine Awards
With 183 Medals and Seals of Approval, China marked its best performing year at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) by doubling the number of awards won last year, and scoring a total of 8 Gold Medals.
China threatens US wine with retaliatory tariffs
Chinese officials have threatened retaliatory tariffs on American wine shipments, as well as on more than 100 other goods, after US president Donald Trump signed-off new import taxes for Chinese goods.
Food and wine pairing in China: ‘Technicalities ruin the fun’ – exclusive interview
Food and wine pairing ‘helps but won’t drastically boost wine sales’ in China, despite the enormous number of wine and dine events being held in the country, said Chinese trade professionals during exclusive interviews with DecanterChina.com.
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.