China wine imports: Will the market shrink in 2012? Plus, more on Spain…
By Jim Boyce Those used to getting drunk on massive growth when it comes to wine imports in China are finding the numbers for the …
Over the Hill in China: It’s Grace vs Glory for Australia’s Henschke
With some free time due to the mid-Autumn festival, I tidied my desk last night and came across a brochure I got at the Topwine …
China National Sommelier 2012: Guo Ying of Four Seasons leads Pudong sweep
~ By Jim Boyce Pudong in Shanghai seems to be sommelier central given that hotel staff from the area took the top three spots in …
Symphony Series to Director’s Cut: Torres’ Taste of Nations event in Beijing
By Jim Boyce Beijing witnessed one of its better annual liver-testing occasions about a week ago when Torres China held Taste of the Nations VI, …
From idea to reality in ten weeks: Ningxia Wine Challenge underway in China
~ Ten weeks ago today, the Ningxia Wine Challenge began with a call to the world’s winemakers to come to China for this year’s harvest. …
China wine labels: Li Hua is for both drinker and thinker
Not many scholars have wines named after them but apparently Professor Li Hua of Northwest A&F University in Shaanxi Province is in those ranks. This …
The Spain drain: Is China at threat from cheap European wine imports?
~ A few weeks ago, China and Europe went from sipping to spitting as an alcohol industry group in the former claimed that imported wines …
The yolks on Cru: China label depicts virtual wine-food pairing for Lafite et al
The fascination of some in China with Premier Grand Cru — notably Lafite — is much discussed and documented. And now one importer and distributor …
Cups runneth over: Major upcoming wine tastings by Torres, Aussino, Hilton in Beijing
The sixth annual Taste of the Nations by Torres China, under its Everwines brand, is slated for September 22 at China Lounge at Workers Stadium …
Uncorked: Torres China officially opens first Everwines shop in Beijing
~ Torres China officially opened its first Beijing retail shop and bar under the retail brand Everwines last Saturday with an afternoon of wine, music …