Judy Leissner: Two challenges of working with grape farmers
By Judy Leissner At Grace Vineyard, we spend a major amount of energy working with grape-growing farmers, as we believe wine quality is largely determined …
Interview: Jancis Robinson on China
By Jim Boyce The red bag on the table? See below for details. (Photo: Swissotel) I sat down for a quick interview with Jancis Robinson …
Wet your whistle: Upcoming Beijing wine events, China trade shows
By Jim Boyce Wet your whistle at these upcoming wine events and shows… Upcoming Beijing tastings March 6, 7 PM, Brasserie Flo (Rainbow Plaza), RMB498 …
Selling wine in China: Interview – John Gai of Palette Wines
By Jim Boyce Palette Vino in Shunyi (Photos: Palette) A former China country manager for Zonin wines, John Gai started the Beijing-based distributor Palette Wines …
Hong Kong abolishes wine taxes: let the savings begin!
By Jim Boyce As mentioned yesterday, Hong Kong has abolished its wines taxes in an effort to make the place even more important as a …
More bottle for your buck: Value vino in Shanghai
– By Peter Wright As a big wine drinker, it is pleasing to see an increasing number of Shanghai bars, restaurants, retailers and wholesalers hold …
Hong Kong abolishes wine taxes: the impact on China?
By Jim Boyce Hong Kong has abolished its wine (and beer) taxes and this will likely impact distributors and consumers in the rest of China. …
Selling wine in China: Interview – Ethan Perk of Jebsen Fine Wines
By Jim Boyce Ethan Perk, deputy general manager of Jebsen Fine Wines [Note: Perk is now GM for North China for ASC Fine Wines — …
The Shangri-la series: Yunnan Red Wine Company Wine Maker Zhang Ning
By Jim Boyce In December, I tagged along on a research trip by Ma Huiqin of China Agricultural University and visited Yunnan Red Wine Company …
Yet another 100 wines for 100 kuai event: Southern-hemisphere style
– By Jim Boyce Three men, one hundred wines (Photos: GELIPU) Beijing enjoyed yet another “100 wines for 100RMB” (USD14) event as GELIPU and Winelink …