Asia Wine News

27/11/2023

🇭🇰🍾 Almost 10,000 wine enthusiasts, mostly coming from emerging markets in Asia, attended the 15th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair on November 3-5.

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Almost 10,000 wine enthusiasts, mostly coming from emerging markets in Asia, attended the 15th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair on November 3-5.

17/03/2023

📣 Winegrowers can still register for the event until March 23. 🙌

Winegrowers can still register for the event until March 23.

29/11/2022

🇫🇷🥂 Le Mondial des Vins Blancs Strasbourg is set to take place on April 15-16 next year in time for its 25th anniversary.

Le Mondial des Vins Blancs Strasbourg is set to take place on April 15-16 next year in time for its 25th anniversary.

25/11/2022

🇨🇳 China, the once biggest and brightest market for fine wines in Asia, is losing its light among merchants given its economic and political troubles in recent years.

China, the once biggest and brightest market for fine wines in Asia, is losing its light among merchants given its economic and political troubles in recent years.

01/07/2022

🇹🇭🍾 From July, hotels across Thailand can now sell alcoholic drinks to customers in the afternoon, marking the end of a 50-year alcohol sales ban from 2 pm to 5 pm.

From July, hotels across Thailand can now sell alcoholic drinks to customers in the afternoon, marking the end of a 50-year alcohol sales ban from 2 pm to 5 pm.

01/07/2022

🥂🇯🇵 A white wine sample from Japan has been finally recognized at the 2022 Le Mondial des Vins Blancs Strasbourg, winning a silver medal and category recognition. 🥈

A white wine sample from Japan has been finally recognized at the 2022 Le Mondial des Vins Blancs Strasbourg, winning a silver medal and category recognition.

01/07/2022

🇰🇷 In May, wine imports in South Korea went up 25% year on year in value to US$54.6 million. 📈 Here are the top 10 wine exporters to South Korea in the month.

In May, wine imports in South Korea went up 25% year on year in value to US$54.6 million. Here are the top 10 wine exporters to South Korea in the month.

30/06/2022

🇨🇳🍷 China's wine importation in May finally showed growth, increasing by 12% year on year to US$141 million. Here are China's top 10 wine exporters in the month.

China's wine importation in May finally showed growth, increasing by 12% year on year to US$141 million. Here are China's top 10 wine exporters in the month.

07/06/2022

🇯🇵 In April, Japan's wine importation increased by 28% to 17.4 billion yen. Here are the top 10 wine exporters to Japan in the month. 👇

In April, Japan's wine importation increased by 28% to 17.4 billion yen. Here are the top 10 wine exporters to Japan in the month.

01/06/2022

🥂 Sake specialist Toshio Ueno is representing Asia once again at this year's Le Mondial des Vins Blancs Strasbourg, happening on June 11-12 in France. 🇫🇷🏆

Sake specialist Toshio Ueno is representing Asia once again at this year's Le Mondial des Vins Blancs Strasbourg, happening on June 11-12 in France.

31/05/2022

🇨🇱 Back in 1879, Valdivieso first brought traditional French techniques and styles across the Atlantic to become the first South American winery to produce sparkling wine. 🥂🍇

Valdivieso now offers numerous flagship wines which have received universal acclaim from the U.S., Europe, and beyond. 🌎

🙌 With our excitement for the post-pandemic society growing, we are ready to present our recommendations for the best Valdivieso wines made for celebrations like this. 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 👉 https://bit.ly/3N6dMgM

30/05/2022

🇮🇹🍇 Located in the Chianti region of Tuscany, Il Ciliegio produces wines that include one of the following designations on their label: Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG Riserva, or Toscana IGT. So, what differences are signified by a DOCG versus an IGT classification? 🤔 Let’s find out more in this article so you can pick the right bottle! 👉 https://bit.ly/3sZtMZU

26/05/2022

🇫🇷 🇨🇳 This coming summer, Omtis Fine Wines will exclusively distribute two 2019 wines by the Chinese estate of French winery group Domaine Barons de Rothschild Lafite in Hong Kong and Macau. 🍷

This coming summer, Omtis Fine Wines will exclusively distribute two 2019 wines by the Chinese estate of French winery group Domaine Barons de Rothschild Lafite in Hong Kong and Macau.

26/05/2022

🥇 Yellow Tail of Australian winemaker Casella Family Brands is still the world's most powerful wine brand based on the latest ranking by Wine Intelligence. 🤗 It is followed by Co**ha y Toro's Casillero del Diablo and E&J Gallos' Barefoot. 👏🍷

Yellow Tail of Australian winemaker Casella Family Brands is still the world's most powerful wine brand based on the latest ranking by Wine Intelligence. It is followed by Co**ha y Toro's Casillero del Diablo and E&J Gallos' Barefoot.

26/05/2022

🇦🇺🥂 South Australia-based Accolade Wines has come up with two zero-alcohol wines under a new collection called &Then. Both &Then Chardonnay and &Then Cabernet Sauvignon will be available from June in UK pubs and bars for £8 per 750ml bottle. 🍾

South Australia-based Accolade Wines has come up with two zero-alcohol wines under a new collection called &Then. Both &Then Chardonnay and &Then Cabernet Sauvignon will be available from June in UK pubs and bars for £8 per 750ml bottle.

06/05/2022

😷🇭🇰 A terrible fifth wave of COVID-19 infections affected Hong Kong's wine importation in the first quarter of 2022, declining by 27% in value to HK$1.9 billion. 📉 Here are Hong Kong's top five wine exporters in Q1 2022.

A terrible fifth wave of COVID-19 infections affected Hong Kong's wine importation in the first quarter of 2022, declining by 27% in value to HK$1.9 billion. Here are Hong Kong's top five wine exporters in Q1 2022.

02/05/2022

🇯🇵🍾 In the first three months of 2022, imported wines in Japan rose by 22% year on year to 47.4 billion yen (US$368 million). Here are Japan's top 10 wine exporters in the first quarter.

In the first three months of 2022, imported wines in Japan rose by 22% year on year to 47.4 billion yen (US$368 million). Here are Japan's top 10 wine exporters in the first quarter.

26/04/2022

🇰🇷🍾 South Korea saw its wine importations rise by 10% in the first three months of 2022. Here are its top 10 wine exporters in the first quarter.

South Korea saw its wine importations rise by 10% in the first three months of 2022. Here are its top 10 wine exporters in the first quarter.

22/04/2022

🇨🇳 In the first three months of 2022, wine imports in China declined by 20% in value. 🍷📉 Check out here China's top 10 wine exporters in the period.

In the first three months of 2022, wine imports in China declined by 20% in value. Check out here China's top 10 wine exporters in the period.

22/04/2022

🇨🇱🏅 Chilean winery Valdivieso has secured several wins at the recently concluded China Wine and Spirit Awards in Hong Kong. Check out two of its award-winning wines in this article. 👉 https://bit.ly/3jZbe7l

19/04/2022

🇦🇺🇮🇳 The recently signed Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement will bring down tariffs on wine imports to India between 75% to 100%, benefitting small and medium wine businesses in Australia who have been recovering from losses in China.

The recently signed Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement will bring down tariffs on wine imports to India between 75% to 100%, benefitting small and medium wine businesses in Australia who have been recovering from losses in China.

12/04/2022

🇫🇷 The sole global competition dedicated to white wines, Le Mondial des Vins Blancs Strasbourg, is set to recognize the world's best white wines on June 11-12. 🥂🏅

The sole global competition dedicated to white wines, Le Mondial des Vins Blancs Strasbourg, is set to recognize the world's best white wines on June 11-12.

05/04/2022

🇦🇺🍷 Given a difficult business environment overseas, Australian winemakers and traders are turning inwards the domestic market. However, they have to face new challenges that have made the local market more difficult to navigate.

Given a difficult business environment overseas, Australian wine makers and traders are turning inwards the domestic market. However, they have to face new challenges that have made the local market more difficult to navigate.

01/04/2022

🇭🇰📉 Hong Kong saw a 5% year-on-year decline in wine importation in February this year, led by a decrease in the shipment of imported wines from its top exporter, France 🇫🇷. Here are the city's top five wine exporters in the month. 👇

Hong Kong saw a 5% year on year decline in wine importation in February this year, led by a decrease in the shipment of imported wines from its top exporter, France. Here are the city's top five wine exporters in the month.

01/04/2022

🍷🇯🇵 Imported wines in Japan grew by 14% in February to 15.6 billion yen. Check out this article on Japan's top 10 wine exporters in the month. 👇

Imported wines in Japan grew by 14% in February to 15.6 billion yen. Check out this article on Japan's top 10 wine exporters in the month.

29/03/2022

🍷🇰🇷 The value of imported wines in South Korea continues to increase with the February record rising by 17% to US$43 million. 📈

The value of imported wines in South Korea continues to increase with the February record rising by 17% to US$43 million.

29/03/2022

🇨🇳 China posted a 16% decline in imported wine value in February this year with Australian wines out of its top 10 leading wine imports. 🍷📉

China posted a 16% decline in imported wine value in February this year with Australian wines out of its top 10 leading wine imports.

23/03/2022

🇮🇳🍷 Diageo India is acquiring a minority stake at premium Indian gin maker Nao Spirits & Beverages for US$4 million.

Diageo India is acquiring a minority stake at premium Indian gin maker Nao Spirits & Beverages for US$4 million.

23/03/2022

🍾🇨🇱 Despite troubles in logistics caused by the ongoing global pandemic, Chilean wine producer Co**ha y Toro still posted sales growth in Asia, led by China 🇨🇳 and South Korea 🇰🇷, in 2021.

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Despite troubles in logistics caused by the ongoing global pandemic, Chilean wine producer Co**ha y Toro still posted sales growth in Asia, led by China and South Korea, in 2021.

15/03/2022

🇯🇵 Japan saw its importation of wines from international sources grow by 43% to 15.8 billion yen at the start of the new year. 📈🍷

Japan saw its importation of wines from international sources grow by 43% to 15.8 billion yen at the start of the new year.