International: Brad Pitt and Jolie split puts Miraval rosé future in doubt
Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, leaving the future of the couple's award-winning Château Miraval rosé wine uncertain.
China launches vines in space to beat harsh climate
China has flown vines into orbit on its new ‘space palace’ laboratory, Tiangong-2, to experiment with vines’ resistance to drought and cold weather.
International: Master Sommeliers have thicker brains – study
Master Sommeliers require so much mental agility to make the grade that the sensory part of their brains becomes physically thicker, a scientific study has found.
Alibaba: No sales figures from China wine festival
Alibaba has said 100 million people 'took part' in its 9/9 online wine shopping festival, but the company said it wouldn't release sales figures.
G20 banquet: What world leaders drank over dinner in China
Two wines from a Beijing-based winery were chosen to pair with Chinese cuisine for the G20 opening banquet in Hangzhou, China.
Chinese Syrah and rosé show potential at Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2016
Syrah and rosé wines from China are showing good potential in this year’s Decanter Asia Wine Awards, said the judges.
Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2016 judging week begins
Some of the best palates across Asia have started judging thousands of wines in the Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2016 in Hong Kong.
China to get first national sommelier association
Chinese sommeliers have created an official body in Mainland China to encourage more people to get into the profession.
International: Fongyee Walker became the first Master of Wine based in Mainland China
DecanterChina columnist Fongyee Walker was among the 13 new Masters of Wine announced today (5 September).
See the 13 new Masters of Wine and titles to their research papers
From comparative study on winter vine burial in China to consumer's attitude towards wine in India, find out what topics have the new MWs chosen for their final research papers.