Moisten Your Lung! | Some classic wine labels from China
By Jim Boyce | A sparkling wine for a Communist icon. A blend of Cabernet and cabaret. Labels that give a playful twist to Penfolds, …
Shanghai wine retail | Alberto Fernandez of Torres China / Everwines
By Jim Boyce | I recently talked to a bunch of trade people for a Shanghai retail story in Meininger’s Wine Business International. We could only …
Shanghai wine retail | Campbell Thompson of The Wine Republic
By Jim Boyce | I recently talked to a bunch of trade people about the Shanghai retail scene for a story in Meininger’s Wine Business International. …
Curd up | Vinotheque event to feature wine, 20-plus cheeses
By Jim Boyce | Attention wine and cheese fans: the Kerry Hotel in Beijing is hosting a tasty event tonight at its bar Vinotheque. According …
Pure Discovery China | New Zealand wine road for Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai & Guangzhou
By Jim Boyce | Four cities in continental China will be part of a New Zealand “road show” this year that, not surprisingly, features plenty …
Wine job openings | Marketing, sales positions at DIVA China
By Jim Boyce | Beijing-based DIVA China, one of 15 worldwide offices in the Bordeaux-based DIVA network that connects producers with distributors and retailers, has …
Tmall of America | New online store to promote U.S. wines in China
By Jim Boyce | Shanghai-based distributor American Wine Merchants (AMW) has announced it is cooperating with several U.S. wine promotion groups to open a Tmall …
Grape Wall Challenge 8 | Chinese consumers judge local wines
By Jim Boyce | Call it our tribute to the Chinese consumer: every year we hold the Grape Wall Challenge and ask occasional drinkers to …
2016 wine import stats for China | A quick look at who’s up and who’s down
By Jim Boyce | Another year, another set of wine stats from China Customs to consier. I’m on deadline tonight so here’s a quick look …
Rest in Peace | Gerard Colin, 75, strove for quality wine in China
By Jim Boyce | Gerard Colin, an influential figure in China’s modern wine industry, died yesterday in France. He was 75. Colin came to prominence …