The Hong Kong wine consumer
Hong Kong is a small island dependent on imported food and beverages. The Hong Kongese have the cultural backgrounds and languages of …
How the Chinese pair asian food and wine
Braised abalone at the judging session During the International Wine & Spirits Fair here in Hong Kong, there were interesting food and …
The Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair
As part of the government’s concerted effort to become Asia’s wine hub, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council hosted the 2nd annual …
Converging on Hong Kong
It is warm and slightly muggy tonight in Hong Kong. One of the great international cities, Hong Kong throbs with the energy …
Everyday Bordeaux values
The good news is that inexpensive, everyday Bordeaux wines are widely available in the US, ranging from under $10 to $25. The …
Is Bordeaux still relevant in today’s global wine market?
Today’s global wine is market is in net oversupply, but in specific markets, it is still growing. The US is the world’s leading …
A sampling of Bordeaux blancs
Last week I tasted through quite a lot of wine in Bordeaux! Here are some of the whites which show the range …
World benchmark sauvignon blanc
While consumers discover the range of alternative white wines, sauvignon blanc remains truly one of the world’s greatest varietal wines and is still one …
Sweet and savory pairings to try
The last two times I visited Sauternes, the sweet wine appellation in Bordeaux, I was treated to wine pairings with savory foods. …
Dining in the city of Bordeaux
If you are travelling to Bordeaux, you probably love food and wine. Some of the specialties of Bordeaux given its proximity to …