Vinexpo Hong Kong 2026 drew a geographically diverse field of visitors and exhibitors, with white wines generating strong buyer interest from across the region. Nimmi Malhotra reports on who was there and what they were spotlighting. Over three days from 26 to 28 May, Vinexpo Hong Kong occupied Halls 1-3 of the Hong Kong Exhibition…
Rebecca Lo takes a look at the wine trends shaping French restaurants in Hong Kong, finding increasingly experimental lists and a fervour for fresh whites, as Bordeaux fails to enchant a younger generation of sommeliers. On a rainy Tuesday afternoon in early March, Bistro du Vin geared up for its official opening the following day….
Blending mega events appeal with business opportunities and MICE visitors are invited to top-class wine-pairing experiences; in tandem, the HKTB launches new products to drive high-yield MICE tourism. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 October 2025 – The annual flagship “Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival” returns this year (23-26 October) with…
Fewer Americans are reporting that they drink alcohol amid a growing belief that even moderate alcohol consumption is a health risk, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday. The survey finds that 54% of U.S. adults say they drink alcoholic beverages such as liquor, wine or beer — “the lowest by one percentage point in…
Your glass of French or Italian wine could get pricier as soon as next week, with a new 15% U.S. tariff on European Union imports set to kick in on Aug. 1. The same goes for popular brands of whisky, cognac and other spirits, many of which are made in Europe. Harry Root, owner of…
California vineyard uses wind power to make wine – CBS News Watch CBS News A vineyard in California has been using a wind turbine to generate the power it needs to make wine for the last eight years. CBS Bay Area’s Juliette Goodrich has the story. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for…
China has excluded the three major spirits giants from its punitive tariffs on Cognac, announced today (4 July). Pernod Ricard, LVMH and Rémy Cointreau have all been spared from China’s duties of up to 34.9% on EU brandy producers. Announced today, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has confirmed anti-dumping tariffs on EU brandy of up…
Creative food pairings in friendly community environs may be the way to introduce smaller, more obscure wineries to Hong Kong’s on-trade, argues Rebecca Lo. Hong Kong is known as a test market for good reason. Its East meets West reputation means that global start-ups eyeing China — or Chinese entrepreneurs with global ambitions — both…