China austerity affecting corporate alcohol spending, says study
Chinese companies are cutting their spending on alcohol in response to a government initiative, but fine wine has not yet been seriously affected, says a new study.
Chateau Ausone wins trademark case in China
Chateau Ausone and Bordeaux negociant Barriere Freres have both won cases against trademark squatters in China.
Castel loses trademark infringement case in China
French wine merchant Castel has lost its lengthy legal battle over the company's trademark in China.
Expansion on the cards for Grace Vineyard
[Feature] A sparkling wine is next on the agenda for Grace Vineyard.
Decanter Asia Wine Awards entry deadline approaching
With just over two weeks remaining, organisers are issuing a final call for entries into this year's Decanter Asia Wine Awards, as the submission phase draws to a close.
China move pays dividends for Frenchman Six
[Feature] Six has seen Chinese develop more sophisticated tastes and acquire more confidence during his seven years in the country.
Joao Paulo Martins talking about Portuguese wines in China
[Video] The man often described as Portugal’s version of Robert Parker Jr gave workshops about Portuguese wine in Hong Kong and Macau early May, and spoke exclusively to DecanterChina.com about the future for Portuguese wines in China.
Chinese import tax not likely for at least eight months
The threat of punitive controls on French wine imports to China appears to have receded, with the Ministry of Commerce signalling it has not yet begun looking at the possibility of a new anti-dumping tax.
Fear of Chinese blockade speeds wine shipments from Bordeaux
A threat by the Chinese government to impose an anti-dumping tax on European wines appeared to be speeding wine shipments out of Bordeaux this week, as importers rush to stockpile supplies.
First wine and dine festival held in Macau
[Video] Macau’s first wine and dine festival, held May 23-26 at the Venetian resort, has been acclaimed a major success, with plans to expand to other regions in future years.