Tasting time: Shanghai
– By Peter Wright November 29-December 1, Shanghai Exhibition Centre Italian wine exhibition, hosted by the Institute of Fine Italian Wine. The institute will hold …
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Soaked in Shanxi: Non-vintage weather means challenges
– By Judy Leissner This year was a tough one for the grapes in Shanxi province, home of Grace Vineyard. Things started very well – …
Variety is the wine of life
A heads up for those in Beijing and looking for some wine education. Fongyee Walker and Edward Ragg will hold their second seminar on varietals …
A bunch of changes at Grapewallofchina
Just a heads up to readers to expect some changes to this blog in the next month or so. Rather than having one writer (that …
Wine-a-thon: 11 countries, 150 wines, 188 kuai
Torres China is organizing “Taste of the Nations” at Traders Hotel Beijing on November 3. The 188-kuai entry fee gets you more than 150 wines …
Wine Weekend 1: Reds, whites and you
I owed myself a weekend of fun for ages and cashed in Friday, Saturday and Sunday by attending five wine events. Here’s number one: The …
Stop whining, start wining…
Getting provincial: Shandong’s Catai… or Shanxi’s Grace? For those who complain that Chinese wine is rotgut, here’s a chance to shelve big wineries such as …
A Baie des Anges birthday
Saturday marks the first-year anniversary of Houhai area bar la Baie des Anges. Get into the birthday spirit with some cake, a quiz and quality …
Grape education: know your varietals
Get to know your Sauvignon Blanc from your Chenin Blanc and your Cabernet Sauvignon from your Cabernet Franc as wine educators Fongyee Walker and Edward …
Say Grace: Winery marks tenth year
There’s general consensus that the best Chinese wine, both in terms of quality and value, is from Grace Vineyard in Shanxi province. Congratuations to the …