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Blossoming Chinese Palate Means New Opportunities in the Market

Date posted: February 26, 2012

The dash and swagger of Hong Kong has long been the driver behind Asia's wine economy. Since duties were slashed to zero in 2008, the island city has become one of the world's most important wine hubs alongside London and New York, with over 350 importers and numerous air-conditioned warehouses. Read full story...

China’s First Government Approved Wine Fund

Date posted: February 24, 2012

Despite the fact that the Dinghong Fund, China's first government approved wine fund, has yet to purchase a single bottle of wine, it is already coming under fire from some sectors of the industry. Read full story...

Bordeaux Try To See The Bright Side Of A Buyer’s Land Market

Date posted: February 23, 2012

As many as a third of Bordeaux’s wine estates are for sale, according to Yvon Mau managing director Philippe Laqueche. The number of hectares in the region given over to viniculture has also plummeted since its peak in 2009. Read full story...

US Still Number One

Date posted: February 22, 2012

According to the trade show Vinexpo and International Wine and Spirit Research, the US is still the world’s top consumer of wine by value and volume. With the rise of the Chinese market it is easy to forget exactly where the real power lies in the wine world. Read full story...

“Cash For Tastings” Controversy Rolls On

Date posted: February 22, 2012

Some of the biggest names in the world of wine criticism have been left tarnished of late as the controversy surrounding Jay Miller's resignation from the influential publication, The Wine Advocate rumbles on. Read full story...

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