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Hong Kong abolishes wine taxes: let the savings begin!

By Jim Boyce  As mentioned yesterday, Hong Kong has abolished its wines taxes in an effort to make the place even more important as a wine trading hub. China Briefing blog reports that the savings will be substantial: As the duty on alcohol is paid on the wholesale cost of wine, Jeanette Paterson, general manager [...]

More bottle for your buck: Value vino in Shanghai

- By Peter Wright As a big wine drinker, it is pleasing to see an increasing number of Shanghai bars, restaurants, retailers and wholesalers hold wine tastings and wine promos or offer value-for-money wines by the glass. Winopete’s Shanghai picks for value are: 1. Sasha’s (corner of Hengshan and Dongping Roads, in the French Concession [...]

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    Nicolas Carre
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    Chantal Chi
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    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