Grape Wall of China

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

About

Grape Wall of China branched off from a nightlife blog called Beijing Boyce that I started in October 2006, which branched off from an e-newsletter of the same name that I began in October 2005. This blog originally gave a consumer’s view of the wine scene in China but has since added more voices, including those of winemakers, distributors, academics, educators or consultants (see full list). It aims to be a useful resource for anyone who is interested in one of the world’s biggest, most dynamic and fastest-growing markets. The project is non-profit. I bear all operating costs and the contributors provide material for free.

I have been in Asia for over a decade and in Beijing since 2004, with stints in South Korea and Taiwan. Wherever I have lived, I have enjoyed checking out the wine scene, whether this means tasting events, seminars and trying the local vino. I also like reading humor (dry), tennis (doubles), martinis (dry doubles) and those rare days when the mountains east of Beijing are visible from my apartment, but I digress.

  • About Grape Wall of China


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    A nonprofit blog by wine professionals and consumers.


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    Email: beijingboyce at yahoo.com

  • 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