Grape Press: Chinese firm buys majority stake in Bordeaux vineyard
AFP reports that a Chinese company has bought a portion of Bordeaux vineyard (my highlights): A Chinese firm has taken a majority stake in a …
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Grape Press: 9000-year-old Chinese ‘wine’ recreated; plus, Is beer better with Chinese food?
American brewer Dogfish Head has cracked an ancient Chinese secret. According to John Roach at National Geographic News, the brewery has created a beverage “similar …
Grape Press: Chinese workers and California’s wine history, and more
Some picks from recent China-related wine news… Chinese are a growing player in the world of wine as consumers, but according to the San Francisco …
High on wine: Forget a wine cellar, China’s Yunnan province has a wine tower
By Maggie Rauch The city of Kunming, capital of Yunnan (South of the Clouds) province, sits at 1,900 meters (about 6,200 feet). One day that …
It makes me feel dirty all over: X-rated Australian wine in China
Note: You can follow this blog on Twitter and Facebook. Those who enjoy using the term “wine porn” should get a bottle of the Australian …
Expanding to Hong Kong: Summergate scores Antinori account
Summergate is expanding its wine operation to Hong Kong, where it will be the exclusive distributor of Italian wine maker Antinori, which the company has …
Pour your way to victory: Seeking China’s best sommelier
Koen Masschelein of Maison Boulud informs that the International Sommelier Association (ASI), organizers of the “Best Sommelier in the World Competition”, will hold its first …
Tasting time Beijing: Jeremy Oliver, Carrefour, German wines, and more
After a prolonged absence, the wine events list is back, and just in time for some nice tastings: a blind one of Sauvignon Blanc that …
Forget wine mixed with Sprite: Brits taken to task for adding milk to tea
A recent Google alert for “China wine” picked up the following story on the Internet (my highlights): It is a common sight in London: Friends …
Wine deal: Dynasty to distribute JP Chenet wines in China
By Nicolas Carre, Top-three Chinese wine producer Dynasty will distribute JP Chenet wines in a deal made with massive French producer Les Grands Chais de …