Legation libations | U.S. Embassy / California Wine Institute holiday party
By Jim Boyce | California Wine Institute (CWI) teamed with U.S. Ambassador to China Max Baucus and Melodee Hanes last month for a holiday tasting at …
By design | How an interior decor shop doubles as a superb wine bar
By Jim Boyce | Beer, cocktail and spirits fans face far better options than their grape-loving brethren in Beijing, whose hopes are raised every time …
Beijing sommeliers | Ups and downs in the nation’s capital
By Jim Boyce | I figured writing a story about Beijing sommeliers would be easy. Meininger’s Wine Business International (subscribe here) sent me a few examples …
China wine retail | Ten trade insiders on Shanghai
By Jim Boyce | Behind the fleeting headlines about flourishing wine imports in China lies the enduring reality of actually selling that stock. Wine retail …
Wine bars in China | Paradox to expand to Beijing
By Jim Boyce | Paradox will open its third French restaurant and wine bar, a sibling to venues in Shanghai and Suzhou, next month in Beijing. …
Holiday wine | Grace Vineyard produces sixth Chinese New Year label
By Jim Boyce | Grace Vineyard gives a special wine just before Chinese New Year to employees, customers and others with whom it has a relationship. It’s …
Oliver Zhou of Vinehoo | Online retail, Shanghai customers and wine in China
By Jim Boyce | I recently talked to a bunch of trade people for a Shanghai retail story in Meininger’s Wine Business International. I could only …
A tutto pasto? | Food for thought at a tasting of Salvano wines from Piedmont
By Jim Boyce | It feels like Italian Wine Month here on Grape Wall, given an interview with Simone Incontro of VinItaly, a report on …
Duty calls | Soaring Australia wine exports to China to get another boost
By Jim Boyce | It’s been a good year for Australian wine imports in China and 2017 might be even better given a tariff cut set for next …
New China wines | Torres and Silver Heights release two blends under The Last Warrior label
By Jim Boyce | Silver Heights ranks among my favorite wineries but one knock against it has been price, with the Family Reserve typically about 300 yuan …