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Month: October 2019

The first Fete le Vin | Can this festival save Bordeaux in China?

October 28, 2019 boyce 0

It’s no secret that times are tough for wine in China, with imports falling and local producers struggling. Many in the trade wonder how to …

Vinexpo’s big China move | Does Shanghai need another wine fair?

October 28, 2019 boyce 0

(It’s been a busy few weeks, with visits to continental China’s first Bordeaux Fete le Vin in Miyun County, plus Vinexpo in Shanghai, the Hilton …

Tight market | Wine imports continue slide in China

October 17, 2019 boyce 0

This summer brought no breaks for bottled wine imports in China. Stats for January to August from the Alcohol Import & Export Association show year-on-year …

China wine deals | Kerry Wines, Helan Qingxue team up

October 17, 2019 boyce 0

Distributor Kerry Wines and Ningxia winery Helan Qingxue have inked a deal for continental China for sales to on-trade clients like restaurants and hotels. Helan …

‘Check, double check and triple check’ | Q&A with Lee Yean Yean of Grace Vineyard

October 15, 2019 boyce 0

Grace Vineyard winemaker / “beer o’clock” aficionado Lee Yean Yean has been busy shifting between harvests in Shanxi and Ningxia, so of course I asked …

Fête le Vin! | Bordeaux gets festive in Beijing’s Miyun County

October 15, 2019 boyce 0

No wine region has as much influence in China as Bordeaux. Bordeaux is the most recognized name among consumers. It is cited as an inspiration …

Gadd Max II: Aussie talks Ningxia, new winery and noodle strainers

October 12, 2019 boyce 0

By Jim Boyce | Last year, I interviewed Australian Mike Gadd about the wines, vineyards and grapes of Ningxia as we drove about the region in the delivery …

‘The best vintage’ | Denise Cosentino on making wine at Nine Peaks

October 8, 2019 boyce 0

Italian winemaker Denise Cosentino has been at Chateau Nine Peaks in Shandong province the past three vintages. I asked her about this year’s harvest, dealing …

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