It’s tough being a Beijing sommelier. The hours are long, the pay is poor, and the customers argue. But, says Jim Boyce, there are rising stars nevertheless.

Sascha Speicher speaks to Sylvain Rouchy from Sopexa, who has considerable experience in Germany.

Shanghai has the distinction of being the most populous city in China, and it’s home to the country’s top bars, wine stores and sommeliers, reports Jim Boyce.

Winemaker Robert Mondavi was a pioneer of Napa Valley, bringing others along in his wake. Roger Morris looks at his legacy.

When a Champagne body took a wine educator to court, many saw it as a David versus Goliath battle. Jeni Port looks at the brand protection issues involve.

Palm Bay International is one of the USA’s largest wine importers. Roger Morris reports on how they bring wine from around the world to the American consumer.

In the past year or so, South Africa has become the darling of wine critics, who are enthusiastic about its new wave wines. Michael Fridjhon gives a snapshot of the industry.

Organic wines are booming in Sweden. Dr Gergely Szolnoki and Johannes Borchert from Geisenheim University set out to discover why.

Local writer Treve Ring has identified the top sommeliers in Canada, one of the world’s most important import markets.

Africa is a continent made up of 54 separate countries, a number of which either have an emerging middle class or strong tourist industries, or both. James Lawrence sheds some light on the dark continent.

With 431 stores throughout Sweden, the Swedish monopoly Systembolaget is the biggest wine buyer in the world. Felicity Carter discovers how the wines are chosen.

As Hong Kong’s wine consumers become more sophisticated, Watson’s Wine banks on reinforcing storefront trust. By Panos Kakaviatos and Robert Joseph. 

A look into the window of one of the US’s most notable wine bars reveals a new business model. Scott Saunders pays The Butcher Shop a visit.

Anyone who wants to understand Spain’s on-trade needs to understand Vila Viniteca. Jürgen Mathäß pays the company a visit.

Gaucho, an international steakhouse chain, has single-handedly raised the profile of Argentinian wines in the UK and other markets. Adam Lechmere pays a visit.