About Grape Wall of China
Launched in 2007, Grape Wall of China covers everything from winery visits and consumer events to wine reviews and Q&As with key trade people. I also …
Local Heroes | Wine Republic distributing DFC, Canaan, Xiao Pu
Importer and distributor The Wine Republic has became an instant contender in local wines by partnering with three unique Chinese operations, Xiao Pu aka Petit …
Postponed | Wine to Asia Shenzhen Moved to August 12-14
Wine to Asia in Shenzhen is the latest Guangdong province trade fair to be postponed due to the COVID-19 situation, with the Interwine show in …
Tripling down | Ningxia targets 100,000 ha, 600 million bottles, USD14 billion revenue
If you think Ningxia’s wine industry grew at a quick pace this past decade, you ain’t seen nothing yet. A report by the People’s Government …
Postponed | Interwine Fair in Guangzhou
The Interwine trade fair organizing committee cancelled its June show in Guangzhou, citing a COVID-19 case reported by the city’s Municipal Health Commission. This is …
One Man, One Mission: Explore Ningxia Terroir with Deng Zhongxiang
From the stony fields protected by the Helan Mountains to the windswept sandy soils south of that imposing range, winemaking consultant Deng Zhongxiang has spent …
Swinging Single vs Happily Married | Tong Lili Takes Marselan Blending South
Marselan is a top candidate for China’s signature grape but debate exists about whether this Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache cross excels as a single variety …
Wine Tour | Chinese brands Grace, Canaan & DFC head to Sweden
Three of China’s best wine producers will get some northern (European) exposure thanks to Sweden-based Ludvig Saaf of Lu Spirits, who already has a strong …
Jancis Reserve! Chilean Brand in China Carries Same Name as UK Wine Critic
Somewhere between the Sichuan bullfrog in chili oil and a fiery chorizo burger, my eye caught a wine label at The Beijinger Hot & Spicy …
Marselan Selection: ‘China’s grape’ gets its own contest
Belgium-based Concours Mondial, which runs some of the most influential wine and spirits competitions, is partnering with the Huailai region just beyond Beijing for an event …
Putaojiu Penguin | Wang Shenghan is a China Wine Ambassador
Wang Shenghan aka Lady Penguin, one of the country’s top alcoholic drinks influencers—with millions of social media followers and a recent book on wine—is now …