Beijing sommeliers | Ups and downs in the nation’s capital
By Jim Boyce | I figured writing a story about Beijing sommeliers would be easy. Meininger’s Wine Business International (subscribe here) sent me a few examples …
China wine retail | Ten trade insiders on Shanghai
By Jim Boyce | Behind the fleeting headlines about flourishing wine imports in China lies the enduring reality of actually selling that stock. Wine retail …
Wine bars in China | Paradox to expand to Beijing
By Jim Boyce | Paradox will open its third French restaurant and wine bar, a sibling to venues in Shanghai and Suzhou, next month in Beijing. …
Holiday wine | Grace Vineyard produces sixth Chinese New Year label
By Jim Boyce | Grace Vineyard gives a special wine just before Chinese New Year to employees, customers and others with whom it has a relationship. It’s …
Oliver Zhou of Vinehoo | Online retail, Shanghai customers and wine in China
By Jim Boyce | I recently talked to a bunch of trade people for a Shanghai retail story in Meininger’s Wine Business International. I could only …
A tutto pasto? | Food for thought at a tasting of Salvano wines from Piedmont
By Jim Boyce | It feels like Italian Wine Month here on Grape Wall, given an interview with Simone Incontro of VinItaly, a report on …
Duty calls | Soaring Australia wine exports to China to get another boost
By Jim Boyce | It’s been a good year for Australian wine imports in China and 2017 might be even better given a tariff cut set for next …
New China wines | Torres and Silver Heights release two blends under The Last Warrior label
By Jim Boyce | Silver Heights ranks among my favorite wineries but one knock against it has been price, with the Family Reserve typically about 300 yuan …
China wine news | Veterans Grace Vineyard and ASC Fine Wines partner
Update: Exactly one month after this post, ASC Fine Wines and Grace Vineyard announced a partnership. Turns out the rumors were true. See the details …
Seasonal slashing | Links clearing its Billecart-Salmon Champagne in Hong Kong
By Jim Boyce | Champagne producer Billecart-Salmon switched distributors a few months ago, jumping to Sarment from Links, and the latter is clearing its Hong Kong stock …