Joining the bunch: Li Demei, wine maker
Li Demei is joining the group of contributors at Grape Wall of China, a nonprofit site that brings wine consumers, distributors, makers, academics and consultants …
Grape Press: Hong Kong auction, Down Under downsizing, Gallo on China
Some China-related wine news from the Web… – Asian wine investors are still flush with cash, according to this post: Wine lovers from across Asia …
Wine Word: Fermentation author Tom Wark
By Jim Boyce Tom Wark is author of Fermentation, which comes with the tag line, “A blog set inside the world of wine public relations …
Grape Press: Chinese oak, Rockets wine, Italy targets China
Some recent stories about the China wine scene… Chinese oak: Knock on wood Wines and Vines reports that a Spanish cooperage is selling Chinese oak …
Tasting time Beijing: Vinitaly, Beaujolais Nouveau, FWP half-price sale
Expect a bounty of Beaujolais Nouveau parties next week as well as the Vinitaly 2008 event (see below to register). On top of that, this …
Vinitaly: Coming this month to Beijing, Shanghai, Macau
Look for Vinitaly China 2008 to roll into Beijing (Ritz Carlton Chaoyang) on November 19, Shanghai (Four Seasons) on November 21, and Macau (Venetian) on …
The CIVC in Beijing: Protecting the Champagne appellation
By Nicolas Carre, Whether you call it Champagne or Xiang bing, this French wine is a favorite the world over. But there is a difference …
What pairs well with a wine shop? A nice kitchen and clean toilets
Palette Vino opened its new wine bar, shop, and restaurant on Saturday night, but let’s put aside the food, the wine, and the lovely courtyard …
Wine Word: Gelipu head Danny Wu
Danny Wu is head of GELIPU (GLP), a Beijing-based company that distributes Australian wines and is involved in a retail outlet. I asked him about …
Tasting time Beijing: James Bond, Palette Vino, and more
James Bond is in the wine spotlight in Beijing on Saturday as Domus holds a “Quantum of Solace” bash and ASC organizes a three-part night …