Just a few decades ago drinking grape wines grown and produced in China would have been unimaginable. Which isn't logical considering China has a history of grape planting and winemaking stretching back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220).
Although history states modern winemaking started in 1892, it came to notice in 1980 from a joint venture between Remy Martin and Dynasty Wine Ltd. First reports were mixed, a tasting of the wines left me unimpressed.
One of my more memorable experiences of Chinese grape wine came from Huadong winery close to central Qingdao, when it was established by Michael Parry and Gabriel Tan.
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Showing posts with label Wine in China. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wine in China. Show all posts
Monday, November 1, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
2000 years of China wine history gone?
Monday, October 4, 2010
From what I can tell, wine was first recorded in China's northwest region of Xinjiang Province during the Han Dynasty, beginning about 200BC. That's when one of the emperors brought back both grape seeds and wine makers from the Middle East. While the Han emperor enjoyed the flavor of these wines, somehow the plants and techniques were not passed down.
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From what I can tell, wine was first recorded in China's northwest region of Xinjiang Province during the Han Dynasty, beginning about 200BC. That's when one of the emperors brought back both grape seeds and wine makers from the Middle East. While the Han emperor enjoyed the flavor of these wines, somehow the plants and techniques were not passed down.
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Thursday, July 15, 2010
China's first micro-winery wins plaudits
AFP - In a country where the wine industry is dominated by mass-production vineyards producing mediocre wine, the Silver Heights winery perched at 1,200 metres (about 4,000 feet) is creating a buzz.
Located on the eastern slopes of Mount Helan in the northern Ningxia region, China's first garage wine, or micro-winery, has won applause from wine lovers and support from the trade.
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Located on the eastern slopes of Mount Helan in the northern Ningxia region, China's first garage wine, or micro-winery, has won applause from wine lovers and support from the trade.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Will Shanxi Become the Next Napa?
Wine Country Minute..
Before Hong Kong returned to China, expats there debated whether the 21st century would be a Chinese or an American one. Winemaking wasn't part of the conversation then, but might be today.
About the time that terracotta warriors were being cast in Xian, the first grape seeds were being planted at the Imperial Palace (~130 BC). Today there are thousands of grape varieties in China, including high yielding ones, like Dragon's Eye, used to make sweet table wine.
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Before Hong Kong returned to China, expats there debated whether the 21st century would be a Chinese or an American one. Winemaking wasn't part of the conversation then, but might be today.
About the time that terracotta warriors were being cast in Xian, the first grape seeds were being planted at the Imperial Palace (~130 BC). Today there are thousands of grape varieties in China, including high yielding ones, like Dragon's Eye, used to make sweet table wine.
Read more...
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
China's wine industry in pictures
The BBC recently posted an article that showed some photos of wineries in China. But the better photos are at Janis Miglav's blog! Janis will be accompanying Chine Wine Tours for the Photographer's Tour of China in September.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
China's wine industry sees opportunity amid global downturn
From People's Daily Online
China's wine industry is having a golden opportunity to boost export as consumers worldwide are seeking wine that tastes fine but costs less, Chinese wine expert said Friday.
"The year 2010 can be a golden opportunity for China's wine export as less expensive wine products are becoming more favored by the international consumers as a result of the global economic downturn," said Wang Yancai, president of China Alcoholic Drinks Industry Association (CADIA).
Winery is a sunrise industry in China with steadily rising domestic and world demand, Wang added. China's wine production in the first 11 months of 2009 grew to 812,200 kiloliters, a year-on-year rise of 21.8 percent.
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China's wine industry is having a golden opportunity to boost export as consumers worldwide are seeking wine that tastes fine but costs less, Chinese wine expert said Friday.
"The year 2010 can be a golden opportunity for China's wine export as less expensive wine products are becoming more favored by the international consumers as a result of the global economic downturn," said Wang Yancai, president of China Alcoholic Drinks Industry Association (CADIA).
Winery is a sunrise industry in China with steadily rising domestic and world demand, Wang added. China's wine production in the first 11 months of 2009 grew to 812,200 kiloliters, a year-on-year rise of 21.8 percent.
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