Features

Wine labels evolve

The New World aesthetic is becoming more conservative, while the Old World opens up. James Lawrence looks at the trends.

The view from the summit

An interview with Penny Richards by Robert Joseph

Who’s Who in Hong Kong

It’s been almost a decade since Hong Kong removed its wine duties. In the years since, the special administrative region has become a powerhouse. Shenée Tuck reports.

Major distributors in Finland

The coldest country in the Nordics has an alcohol monopoly, says Ilkka Sirén. But its on-trade needs wine too, and that’s where the distributors come in.

The top distributors in Denmark

With more than 1,000 distributors at work in the Danish market, there’s somebody for everyone. Elsebeth Lohfert identifies the top ten.

The top distributors in Sweden

Sweden was partially de-monopolised more than 20 years ago and now has more than 1,000 importing companies. Vincent Arrhenius looks at the biggest.

Wine on the clock

To understand the future of wine retail, look to China’s 1919. Robert Joseph looks at what makes it tick.

Australia’s sophisticated market

While Australia has a laidback reputation, its wine drinkers have high levels of both knowledge and disposable income. Jeni Port reports.

Advice on doing business in eastern Europe

What’s it like doing business in Eastern Europe? James Lawrence asks experts with local knowledge.