Postponed | Interwine Fair in Guangzhou
The Interwine trade fair organizing committee cancelled its June show in Guangzhou, citing a COVID-19 case reported by the city’s Municipal Health Commission. This is …
One Man, One Mission: Explore Ningxia Terroir with Deng Zhongxiang
From the stony fields protected by the Helan Mountains to the windswept sandy soils south of that imposing range, winemaking consultant Deng Zhongxiang has spent …
Swinging Single vs Happily Married | Tong Lili Takes Marselan Blending South
Marselan is a top candidate for China’s feature grape but debate exists about whether this Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache cross excels as a single variety …
Wine Tour | Chinese brands Grace, Canaan & DFC head to Sweden
Three of China’s best wine producers will get some northern (European) exposure thanks to Sweden-based Ludvig Saaf of Lu Spirits, who already has a strong …
Jancis Reserve! Chilean Brand in China Carries Same Name as UK Wine Critic
Somewhere between the Sichuan bullfrog in chili oil and a fiery chorizo burger, my eye caught a wine label at The Beijinger Hot & Spicy …
Marselan Selection: ‘China’s grape’ gets its own contest
Belgium-based Concours Mondial, which runs some of the most influential wine and spirits competitions, is partnering with the Huailai region just beyond Beijing for an event …
Putaojiu Penguin | Wang Shenghan is a China Wine Ambassador
Wang Shenghan aka Lady Penguin, one of the country’s top alcoholic drinks influencers—with millions of social media followers and a recent book on wine—is now …
Short walk to Longdai: Lafite’s Shandong project
(This article first appeared in my newsletter last October.) The walk to Lafite’s Longdai winery from neighboring Treaty Port is about that from my apartment in Beijing …
Where’s the beef? Moo-ving experience at Runaway Cow
(This article first appeared in my newsletter last October.) Runaway Cow is China’s newest wine getaway. With a smart blend of rooms, cuisine and wine, this …
King of the Castles: Treaty Port Winery
(This article first appeared in my newsletter last October.) When it comes to the Gaudy Wineries of China Hall of Fame, Treaty Port aka The Scottish Castle, landed on …