Articles by boyce

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 …

Marselan is a top candidate for China’s feature grape but debate exists about whether this Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache cross excels as a single variety …

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 …

Somewhere between the Sichuan bullfrog in chili oil and a fiery chorizo burger, my eye caught a wine label at The Beijinger Hot & Spicy …

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 …

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 …

(This article first appeared in my newsletter last October.) The walk to Lafite’s Longdai winery from neighboring Treaty Port is about that from my apartment in Beijing …

(This article first appeared in my newsletter last October.) Runaway Cow is China’s newest wine getaway. With a smart blend of rooms, cuisine and wine, this …

(This article first appeared in my newsletter last October.) When it comes to the Gaudy Wineries of China Hall of Fame, Treaty Port aka The Scottish Castle, landed on …

Ai ya. The white tablecloth has red wine stains. Correction: nearly 100 tablecloths, with sponsor logos, feature stains. Pure white tinged Aglianico red. This is …