China bubbles | Grace Vineyard to release four sparkling wines in late August
This is a summer of novel launches for Grace Vineyard in Shanxi, with the slate including not only the veteran winery’s first offerings of Syrah, …
New wine, old bottle? | Jia Bei Lan vs Jia Bei Lan raises IPR and status issues in China’s wine scene
Hey guys, is it just me or do these two wine labels look alike? The ‘Jia Mei Lan‘ at left, which is apparently a new brand, seems …
Calipournia: California Wine Institute just launched a very smart tour in China
By Jim Boyce Regional wine groups should keep an eye on a tour the California Wine Institute (CWI) just launched in China. This project goes far beyond …
Event | Grower’s Champagne and Peruvian snacks in Beijing tonight
I just posted an interview with Charles Simon of grower’s Champagne seller Seina and it’s notable that the company will team up tonight with Peruvian …
Wine word: Charles Simon on ‘Grower’s Champagne’ in China
We are seeing more and more quality bubbly in Beijing, whether from major players such as France, Spain and Italy or lesser-known ones such as South …
China wine distribution: Summergate and Ningxia’s Kanaan sign deal
By Jim Boyce After months of rumors, importer / distributor Summergate officially inked a deal with Ningxia producer Kanaan during a ceremony in Shanghai. Kanaan has achieved accolades …
Eureka! Check out California Wine Institute’s new project in China
My experience with U.S. regional wine promotions in China has not been great during the past decade or so. Yes, I have managed to get on the radar …
Ningxia Winemakers Challenge II: Featuring up to 60 foreign winemakers, USD135,000 in prizes
Note: As in 2012, I am working with the organizers of NWC to help spread word about this project to foreign winemakers and media outlets. …
California Wine Institute in China seeks social media whiz
Got mad communication skills? California Wine Institute seeks a savvy social media person to handle its China outreach, which covers everything from California wine news–vintage reports, drought …
Wine package: Get a Nine Peaks Cabernet, Chardonnay and vine for ~rmb250
Who wants a vine!? I bought a dozen bottles of Chardonnay, a dozen bottles of Cabernet and a dozen vines last month at Chateau Nine Peaks …