http://www.grapewallofchina.com/2009/09/28/by-bulk-by-bottle-is-chile-the-key-to-changing-chinas-wine-scene/ A China Wine Blog: The Scene in the World's Largest Market Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:01:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.grapewallofchina.com/2009/09/28/by-bulk-by-bottle-is-chile-the-key-to-changing-chinas-wine-scene/comment-page-1/#comment-18200 Margaret Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:27:37 +0000 http://www.grapewallofchina.com/?p=1642#comment-18200 It comes as a surprise to no one that Chile consistently offers excellent quality at very affordable prices--in every price range. As Chinese consumers become more demanding, they can still continue to enjoy this price-quality ratio by trading up the Chilean wine chain. It comes as a surprise to no one that Chile consistently offers excellent quality at very affordable prices–in every price range. As Chinese consumers become more demanding, they can still continue to enjoy this price-quality ratio by trading up the Chilean wine chain.

]]> http://www.grapewallofchina.com/2009/09/28/by-bulk-by-bottle-is-chile-the-key-to-changing-chinas-wine-scene/comment-page-1/#comment-18159 Y A Li Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:58:40 +0000 http://www.grapewallofchina.com/?p=1642#comment-18159 Jim is right on. Here in Canada I am drinking more Chilean wine than Canadian, American, French and even Italian. Price per taste Chilean is good value a lot of times. Just returned from Okanagan winery tour. On the flight home Air Canada served French wine, a non-descript quaffing drink. Even my Switherland seat mate was a bit put off. Air Canada cannot serve Canadian wine because it is too expensive compared to French. They should switch to Chilean. I figure the Chinese will develop their wine appreciation in a few more years, albeit according to their taste buds. We have a kin discernment for green tea. The variety and grades of green tea are equal, if not more extensive, to wine. The Chinese can tell what high prices to pay for an ounce of good tea. Recently I bought tea in Beijing at Can$100 a pound and I find the Taiwan tea my relatives gave me better. So the Chinese will soon be able to discern what is wine value and get over the French hype. All wine producers should pay notice if they are interested in the Chinese market. Jim is right on. Here in Canada I am drinking more Chilean wine than Canadian, American, French and even Italian. Price per taste Chilean is good value a lot of times. Just returned from Okanagan winery tour. On the flight home Air Canada served French wine, a non-descript quaffing drink. Even my Switherland seat mate was a bit put off. Air Canada cannot serve Canadian wine because it is too expensive compared to French. They should switch to Chilean. I figure the Chinese will develop their wine appreciation in a few more years, albeit according to their taste buds. We have a kin discernment for green tea. The variety and grades of green tea are equal, if not more extensive, to wine. The Chinese can tell what high prices to pay for an ounce of good tea. Recently I bought tea in Beijing at Can$100 a pound and I find the Taiwan tea my relatives gave me better. So the Chinese will soon be able to discern what is wine value and get over the French hype. All wine producers should pay notice if they are interested in the Chinese market.

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