2016 China wine import figures round-up: Australia grows by 40%
New figures show that China imported more wine by volume and value in 2016 versus 2015, with France and Australia leading the way.
Italian wines in China: After Alibaba’s wine festival
Decanter spoke exclusively to Italian wine trade body representatives, importers, producers and local experts, to find out the effect of the Alibaba festival on Italian wines in the Chinese market.
Penfolds wins trademark battle over 'squatter' in China
Penfolds owner Treasury Wine Estates has won a high court battle against a trademark squatter claiming ownership to a widely understood Chinese translation of the Australian wine brand's name - but the dispute doesn't end there.
UV light box offers hope for vegan wine lovers, says winemaker
A new device that claims to soften tannins in young wine by exposing the juice to ultraviolet light could also help increase the number of wines available for vegans, according to winemakers taking part in early trials.
China’s 1919.cn to purchase more wines directly from overseas
Chinese online wine and spirits shop 1919.cn and two other investors are set to invest five million RMB to establish a new company specialising in purchasing imported wines, announced the company last week.
Chinese retailer Jiuxian plans Bordeaux winery deal
Chinese online wine and spirits shop Jiuxian.com has said that it plans to invest ‘a maximum of 83 million RMB (10 million euros)’ to buy a Bordeaux winery.
International: Pesticide protesters raise pressure in Bordeaux
Campaigners in the Bordeaux wine region have staged what they say will be the first of several actions to highlight the purported risks of pesticide use for vineyard workers and locals.
International: Epicentre of NZ earthquake that wrecked 5 million bottles worth of wine
New Zealand's recent Kaikoura earthquake ruined enough wine to fill more than five million bottles, according to new industry estimates. See a report below, alongside a video of cracks in the landscape caused by the quake.
Watch the 2-min highlight video: Wine lovers meet ‘heroes’ at biggest Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter
China’s wine lovers were treated to an extraordinary day of tasting and the chance to meet their favourite winemakers at the third Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter.
Group interview: Australian wines in China in the post-Free Trade era
What has changed for Australian wines in China since the two countries signed the Free Trade Agreements a year ago? Decanter spoke exclusively to Wine Australia, Chinese importers and wine experts to grasp the momentum.