International: Cristal 2009 Champagne taps into spirit of the 60s
Cristal 2009 has a lot in common with vintages of the 1960s and represents an early example of how biodynamics can subtly affect its style, according to the man responsible for making it at Louis Roederer.
DAWA 2016: Chinese wines awarded more than 140 medals
Chinese wines significantly increased their standing in this year’s Decanter Asia Wine Awards (DAWA), winning 142 medals across seven regions and led by Ningxia wineries.
Tornado crashes into Chinese vineyards
A storm tornado has crashed through Chinese vineyards in the north-west of the country, destroying dozens of hectares of vines in the middle of harvest.
High quality Chinese wines to feature at Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter
More than 30 high quality Chinese wines from major wine regions will be showcasing at the Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter this November, including award-winning wines from this year’s Decanter Asia Wine Awards.
Home gadget Ullo claims to remove sulphites in wine
A chemistry graduate who claims his new gadget can filter out sulphites in wine as it is poured has launched on the market after securing $300,000 via crowdfunding.
China's Wei Long Grape Wine Co buys Australian vineyards
Australia's wine industry has attracted more Chinese investment after Wei Long Grape Co said it had agreed to buy hundreds of hectares of vineyards for 13 million Australian dollars.
Michelin announces first Shanghai restaurant guide – full list
Today Michelin released its inaugural guide to recommended restaurants in Shanghai. Find the full list.
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.