Hong Kong’s premier wine and spirits fair recently attracted nearly 10,000 enthusiasts, mostly coming from Southeast Asia and other emerging markets. An annual event organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 15th edition of the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. From November 3-5, the event, which is considered the most important wine trade fair in the city, featured over 500 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions. It highlighted Chinese wines, particularly those from Sichuan, Ningxia and Xinjian ..read more

Over the past month or so, we know that many of our friends in China have been forced to redouble their efforts in the fight against the pandemic. People from all sectors have faced great challenges and made enormous sacrifices; from those on the frontlines, to those creating and implementing the measures that will guide a return to normal, and even those who are at work in their own communities, offering help in any way they can. Now, with transmission rates once again on the decline, victory is on the horizon. This is also a great time to take a fresh look at Valdivieso’s excellent wines, so ..read more

Despite being a small country in area, Portugal is the 10th biggest wine producer and holds a place in the world of wines for its diversity and tradition. The landscape of Portuguese wine Over the centuries, Port wine shared a global reputation and put Portugal on the wine map. With more than 250 indigenous grape varieties, Portuguese wines are more than just Ports. The reluctance of growing omnipresent international grape varieties in Portugal has finally paid off in recent years. Featuring the full-bodied, fruit-driven reds and the fizzy vinho verde whites, Portuguese wines are gaining recog ..read more

Budweiser, the world-famous American-style lager by Anheuser-Busch will soon hit Indonesia’s shelves. Mark your calendars this October 1st for the arrival of the King of Beers. One of the largest selling beer brands globally, Budweiser will make its first landing in Jakarta and will soon step on the big cities of Bali, Bandung, Surabaya and Medan.  While consumers are kept indoors during these extraordinary times, Anheuser-Busch (AB) InBev, the world’s leading brewer, has teamed up with Indonesian distributor Gama Jaya Group to bring this flavorful beer to your local bars, clubs, restaur ..read more

Sunshine, fine wine, and gourmet food When one hears mention of Tuscany, Italy, many wonderful images and feelings rush to mind: scenic fields painted golden by warm sunlight; the sound of bells ringing from high up in the towers of historic churches; row after row of majestic olive trees growing alongside rolling vineyards. Located in central Italy, the Tuscan region has no shortage of historical and cultural significance, either. The region includes the capital city “Firenze” (Florence), whose scenic beauty served as the muse of Chinese poet Xu Zhimo, as well as a World Heritage Site in the ..read more

Brunello di Montalcino is one of those wines that you remember forever. As one of the very first DOCGs in Italy, this region of Tuscany has historic significance, and produces one of the best known and most loved Italian wines of all time. Among the classic wines of the world, Brunello definitely deserves to be recognized for its complex aromas and flavors, long ageing potential, and intricate winemaking process. Among Tuscan wine producers, Banfi stands out for its range of wine styles and the excellent quality of its wines across different price points. Whatever your budget or type of event ..read more

Picture your favorite wine. See its color in your glass, enjoy its special aromas, appreciate its flavors and texture on your palate, and savor its lingering finish. How would you feel if you could get hold of a bottle of your beloved wine that contained ten glasses? Twenty? One hundred? Two hundred? While it cannot be guaranteed that such a huge bottle of your treasured vino is out there, you can be sure that astonishingly mammoth bottles of wine do exist (and you thought you were in heaven with your 750ml). Read on for the rundown on wine bottle sizes and be prepared to indulge in some wine ..read more

It is important for professionals in the wine industry to stay up to speed with developments in the world of wines. The popularity of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) training in China has fueled the development of the wine sector. However, in January this year, the largest global provider of wines and spirits qualifications announced an indefinite suspension in their Chinese business owing to administrative issues.  This is a disappointing move, but the good news is for Chinese wine professionals and amateur wine lovers, there are still plenty of other courses and certificati ..read more

We are becoming accustomed to seeing terms like “organic”, “vegan” and “biodynamic” on food and drink packaging but what do these terms mean when they appear on wine labels? Read on to find out what astrology, egg whites, and roaming hens all have to do with making your wine healthier. Organic Wine Maybe like an increasing crowd of health-conscious people, you have started to look into organic produce. When you think of organic fruit and veggies what comes to mind? Bananas and nectarines, cucumbers and carrots all grown without the aid of potentially harmful pesticides, fertilizers or herbici ..read more

Do you love a good sparkling wine? Then congratulations, you’ve come to the right place. I love sparkling wines any time, anywhere, in fact I’m in the midst of studying for the sparkling wine exam as part of the WSET Diploma, so I was very happy to have the chance to spend some time recently with Flavio Geretto, global export director at La Gioiosa winery, learning about the range of Proseccos that La Gioiosa is now offering across China, Southeast Asia and the whole Asia-Pacific region. If you haven’t heard of La Gioiosa before, you may know that it is part of the Moretti Polegato family, an ..read more