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The CIVC in Beijing: Protecting the Champagne appellation

By Nicolas Carre,
Whether you call it Champagne or Xiang bing, this French wine is a favorite the world over. But there is a difference between Champagne and sparkling wine, and the wine growers from that region have given Wang Wei the responsibility of protecting their appellation in China. She is head of the locally based [...]

What pairs well with a wine shop? A nice kitchen and clean toilets

Palette Vino opened its new wine bar, shop, and restaurant on Saturday night, but let’s put aside the food, the wine, and the lovely courtyard at this Dongsishitao spot for a moment. Here are two “intangibles” that impressed me:
- The kitchen: Fronting the courtyard, it is brand spanking new, glassed in so patrons can see [...]

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  • Grape Wall Contributors


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    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