Wine deal: Summergate to handle Pol Roger in mainland China, Macau
Wine importer and distributor Summergate has inked an exclusive deal to handle Pol Roger Champagne in China and Macau. According to a press release: … …
Lafite in lala land? Bordeaux bigwig to make ‘Grand Cru’ in China
By Jim Boyce – About ten days ago, Decanter posted an “EXCLUSIVE” story to tell the world what pretty much anyone with a friend in …
Robert Joseph to winery owners: Beware of Chinese wanting gifts
By Jim Boyce – – Robert Joseph writes on his blog that New Zealand winery owner Graeme Avery was scammed by an outfit in China …
Making a wine bar work in Beijing: Olivier Six of Le Baie des Anges
By Jim Boyce – Despite all the talk about the growth of wine sales in China, and particularly in a city such as Beijing, wine …
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 …
Jeff Gao: Why Chinese buy Bordeaux, wines for beginners, and more
By Jim Boyce – Jeffrey Gao is a BD executive with a global IP networking technology firm, but his passion lies with wine and music …