Grape Wall of China

A China Wine Blog: The Scene in the World’s Largest Market

Tasting time: Beijing

- By Jim Boyce December 5, 7-9 PM, Aperitivo (RMB100) Zonin tasting, with Maura Marciante of Zonin, by Torres China; RSVP with Sophie Sun (5165-5519, x208 / sophie@torres.com.cn) December 6, 7 PM, Jasmine (RMB249) Robert Skalli wine dinner, with ASC Fine Wines; RSVP with Dennis Zhang (6418-1598, x130 / dennis@asc-wines.com) December 7, 7:30-9 PM, Capone’s [...]

Taste and sensibility: the wine threshold in China

- By Huiqin Ma For most foreigners, it is difficult to understand why the taste of chou doufu (fermented bean curd) and pi dan (“thousand-year-old egg“) are so attractive to many Chinese. It’s the flip side of Chinese finding it hard to understand why many foreigners enjoy blue cheese. People need more experience with some foods and drinks [...]

The Wine Bank: Deposit cash, withdraw Aussie vino

Before going to Flo for lunch last week in Beijing, The Flash and I visited The Wine Bank next door. The defining features are 14-foot ceilings, red brick walls, pine shelving and stone floors, with touches of glass, cast iron and gold trim. A second-floor alcove includes two sofas, and there are three tables downstairs, [...]

How can I sell my wines in China? Part 3

- By Dan Siebers This is part 3 of 5. See also part 1 and part 2. In part 2, I discussed some anecdotal evidence about wine consumers in China. Now, here are some “hard facts” about importers: – Total bottled wine imports in 2005 were 1.15 million cases. In 2004, imports were 750,000 cases. – [...]

Ready to drink: Now is the time to enjoy wine in China

- By Campbell Thompson Grape Wall of China looks at this country’s wine market and how it differs from other countries. In doing so, it aims to explain that difference instead of simply noting it exists. In a recent post, Dan Siebers notes that most imported bottled wine, and most locally made wine for that [...]

How can I sell my wines in China? Part 2

- By Dan Siebers This is part 2 of 5. In part 1 of this series, I introduced some general issues producers should consider when entering the China wine market. This time around, I look at consumer trends All of the comments I make on consumer trends are purely anecdotal and should not be taken as [...]

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  • Grape Wall Contributors


    In alphabetical order (see full list)


    Nicolas Carre
    Sommelier


    Chantal Chi
    Writer


    Yvonne Chiong
    Sommelier, consultant


    Judy Leissner
    Grace Vineyard CEO


    Alain Leroux
    Wine maker, consultant


    Li Demei
    Wine maker


    Huiqin Ma
    Professor


    Campbell Thompson
    The Wine Republic co-owner


    Brian Yao
    Consumer


    Frankie Zhao
    Pro-Wine Training & Consultancy owner


    Jim Boyce
    Consumer, blog administrator