China to Lift Aussie Wine Tariffs? Eight Things to Consider
More than 1300 days after China Alcoholic Drinks Association (CADA) spearheaded an inquiry into Australian wine imports, that led to tariffs of over 200 per …
Bubble rap: Imported and local sparkling wines in China
[This article first appeared in Grape Wall newsletter. Sign up for free here.] When it comes to China’s sparkling wine scene, Italy rules imports by …
China Wine Press: March 2024
The Grape Wall Press A Regularly Updated Roundup of China Wine Stories MARCH 2024 EDITION “Chinese acquisitions in the Bordeaux vineyards: have their new owners …
‘Adventure’ & ‘Authenticity’: Gen Z, Wine & a US Chef
“Adventure” and “authenticity.” I’ve been doing research on China’s 260-million-strong Generation Zand it’s impact on wine. This “only child” generation was the first to grow …
A Year of China Wine Insights
I spent part of the Chinese New Year holidays getting my websites organized, including all of the Year of the Rabbit Q&8s with trade people. …
Free (virtual) wine tours of Ningxia!
[This post first appeared in a December issue of Grape Wall newsletter. Subscribe for free here.) You could say it’s the next best thing to …
China Wine Press: February 2024
The Grape Wall Press A Regularly Updated Roundup of China Wine Stories JANUARY 2024 EDITION “Treasury Wine says it is ready to ship Australian bottles …
Q&A: Special Chinese Whisky Edition
As there were far more quotes than space allowed in my China whisky story for Wine Searcher — read it here — here are plenty …
Wine imports crash in China, spirits imports now 2.5 times bigger
[A version of this report first appeared in Grape Wall newsletter. Sign up here.] As they say, do you want the bad news or the …
Q&8: Bertrand Cristau of Xiaoling Estate
“I really feel destiny trained me to be ready to take this job.” Set 2000 meters up in Shangri-la, with vineyards even higher, Xiaoling Estate …