Wine in China: Torres now handling Uruguay brand Pisano
– Torres China recently added Uruguay brand  Pisano to its wine portfolio. At the company’s recent Taste of the Nations event in Beijing, which includes ~150 …
DRC in the PRC: Rare Burgundy is top drop at Hong Kong auctions
– By Jim Boyce Given the number of billionaire wine aficionados who read this blog, I feel a post on the Hong Kong auction scene …
End of debate: Jamie Goode cuts blog post about Chinese wine
By Jim Boyce British wine writer Jamie Goode has deleted a blog post that concerned 1) Decanter magazine giving Jia Bei Lan Cabernet Red 2009 an “international …
China winery visit: Six photos from Helan Qing Xue in Ningxia
By Jim Boyce I accompanied Li Demei and Ch’ng Poh Tiong this week on a winery tour of Xinjiang and Ningxia, which included stops at …
Finding Jiabeilan: Award-winning Chinese wine yet to sign with distributor
Ever since English magazine Decanter validated* Chinese wine Jiabeilan by giving it an “international trophy“– the first for a wine from this country — at …
Wine-wine situation in Beijing: Torres and Tri-Nations tasting on Saturday
There will be plenty of popping and pouring on Saturday afternoon as two major wine tastings are on the schedule. Torres China will hold its …
China Wine Press: Jancis Robinson vs bankers, Aces Winery, more Lafite
All the wine world’s a stage and China keeps getting bigger roles. China Wine Press looks at media coverage of that drama, with each item …
Grace’s new twist on wine: Is China at its screw cap moment?
– By Jim Boyce There is a good chance Grace Vineyard will use screw caps for part of its upcoming vintage. This strikes me as …
Go west (far west): Cider maker wanted in China
– Someone from our sister city to the south (Shanghai) contacted me here in the north (Beijing) to see if I know of anyone who …
Wine Australia: Key staff leave for Treasury, Torres China
Tough semester for the China branch of Wine Australia and its A+ program as two key staff members — Summer Yan, involved since the start, …