The Drinks Business Asia

29/01/2025

Longevity is closely associated with the snake in the Chinese zodiac, and with the Lunar New Year 2025 festivities set to kick off tomorrow, Eloise Feilden takes a look at how global brands are marking the occasion to ensure a long future in the Chinese market.

With the Lunar New Year festivities set to kick off tomorrow, db looks at how global drinks brands are marking the Year of the Snake 2025.

28/01/2025

With Champagne riding a wave of popularity in Singapore, Nimmi Malhotra finds out why now is the “right time, right place” for Southeast Asia’s first festival dedicated to the French sparkling wine.

Why is now is the "right time, right place" for Southeast Asia's first festival dedicated to Champagne in Singapore?

23/01/2025

Soy sauce maker Wan Ja Shan, a household name in Taiwan, turned heads in 2023 with its first venture into the world of spirits. Leona De Pasquale discovers what sets the Irish-influenced whiskey apart as it embarks on its international debut.

Leona De Pasquale discovers what sets Soy sauce maker Wan Ja Shan's Irish-influenced whiskey apart as it embarks on its international debut.

23/01/2025

Church Road’s chief winemaker Chris Scott tells db Asia why New Zealand is the “small but mighty” hero of today’s wine world.

Church Road's chief winemaker Chris Scott tells db Asia why New Zealand is the "small but mighty" hero of today's wine world.

17/01/2025

Following a masterclass dedicated to the wines of New Zealand producer Church Road, Patrick Schmitt MW mines the riches that the Hawke’s Bay winery has to offer from its unique and varied terroir.

Following a masterclass dedicated to the wines of New Zealand producer Church Road, Patrick Schmitt MW mines the riches that the Hawke’s Bay winery has to offer from its unique and varied terroir.

16/01/2025

A masterclass at ProWine Shanghai in November highlighted the range of non-French fine wines now sold via La Place de Bordeaux. We taste and rate a top eight, as well as one benchmark Bordeaux from Pauillac.

A masterclass at ProWine Shanghai in November highlighted the range of non-French fine wines now sold via La Place de Bordeaux. We taste and rate a top eight, as well as one benchmark Bordeaux from Pauillac.

16/01/2025

the drinks business Asia has awarded Sarah Heller MW its esteemed Asia Personality Award 2024 for her enduring commitment to education and wine communication.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/01/sarah-heller-mw-wins-asia-personality-award-2024/

db Asia extends a big thank you to Riedel for its support and for providing the award trophy

15/01/2025

Bobby Carey, creative director of bar and beverage consultancy firm Proof Creative, lays out what goes into launching some of Asia’s top cocktail bars, and shares his insights on which cities are home to the hottest new venues on the continent.

Bobby Carey, creative director of Proof Creative, shares his insights on which cities are home to the hottest new venues on the continent.

15/01/2025

Announced just weeks ahead of the event, Hong Kong’s relaxation of its spirits taxes provided the organisers of this year’s HKTDC Wine & Spirits Fair with some well-needed pep in their step.

Announced just weeks ahead of the event, Hong Kong’s relaxation of its spirits taxes provided the organisers of this year’s HKTDC Wine & Spirits Fair with some well-needed pep in their step.

14/01/2025

Following a masterclass in Shanghai showcasing some of the most exciting international wines listed on La Place de Bordeaux, Patrick Schmitt MW takes us through the line-up.

Following a masterclass in Shanghai showcasing some of the most exciting international wines listed on La Place de Bordeaux, Patrick Schmitt MW takes us through the line-up.

10/01/2025

db Asia: December in Pictures
The lead up to the festive season was chock-a-block with end of year celebrations and bottles of Champagne being popped.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/01/db-asia-december-in-pictures/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZH3Ng877BxvbsWeEShMVV_FgyxQ6Mv80leMU_Dj6HFKbfHyNp663pHEVQ_aem_Aw2DTPtiJ-VBxT9odHj_Hg

The lead up to the festive season was chock-a-block with end of year celebrations and bottles of Champagne being popped.

08/01/2025

China’s biggest liquor producer Kweichow Moutai has said it will meet its revenue growth target for 2024 despite lacklustre consumer sentiment in its home market.

Kweichow Moutai has said it will meet its revenue growth target for 2024 despite lacklustre consumer sentiment in its home market.

07/01/2025

Final call for entries to The Drinks Business Asia Masters 2025

The deadline for entries to The Drinks Business Asia Masters is 10 January 2025. Two bottles for each entry must arrive by 29th January 2025.

Visit this link to start your online entry now:
https://www.globalwinemasters.com/the-drinks-business-asia-masters/

07/01/2025

The Drinks Business Asia Masters 2025 is open for wine and spirits entries, with a special rate for group submissions.

Taking place in Hong Kong, the 2025 competition has undergone a makeover to make it easier for wine and spirits producers from all over the world to enter.

For the first time this year, chairs of the Global Wine & Spirits Masters Patrick Schmitt MW and Melita Kiely will be heading to Hong Kong to lead the judging process. Brands from all over the world are encouraged to enter.

The competition sees all entries judged exclusively by style and price using a panel of leading wine experts, sommeliers and senior buyers based in Asia.

All entries will be tasted ‘blind’ and the panel will award the best wines and spirits with medals from Bronze through to Gold, with the opportunity to be awarded a Master for exceptional products.

The results of The Drinks Business Asia Masters 2025 will be published in the drinks business Asia magazine and on the website, as well as on all of our social media platforms. The medallists will also feature in both our international and Asia newsletters, which reach tens of thousands of inboxes weekly.

The deadline for entries to The Drinks Business Asia Masters is 10 January 2025. Two bottles for each entry must arrive by 29th January 2025.

For information about The Drinks Business Asia Masters 2025, please contact Sophie Raichura on [email protected]

Visit this link to start your online entry now: https://www.globalwinemasters.com/the-drinks-business-asia-masters/

03/01/2025

Chilean powerhouse Viña Co**ha y Toro and Chinese baijiu giant Wuliangye have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate across Asian markets.

Viña Co**ha y Toro and Chinese baijiu giant Wuliangye have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate across Asian markets.

03/01/2025

Not many people know about Moët & Chandon’s Grand Vintage Collection Champagnes, which are a niche, high-priced and outstanding offering from the house. We look into what makes them different and special.

Patrick Schmitt MW looks into what makes Moët & Chandon’s Grand Vintage Collection Champagnes different and special.

19/12/2024

A year of buying and selling has changed the face of the global drinks trade. We’ve rounded up the most headline-grabbing acquisitions here.

A year of buying and selling has changed the face of the global drinks trade. We've rounded up the most headline-grabbing acquisitions here.

19/12/2024

The newly-formed Chinese Liquor Culture Canada Association (CLCCA), which launched in November, plans to establish new trade routes for baijiu to expand the global footprint of Chinese distilleries.

The Chinese Liquor Culture Canada Association (CLCCA) plans to establish trade routes to expand the global footprint of baijiu.