The received wisdom is that the Chinese will only drink red wine. But Jim Boyce says the emergence of adventurous consumers who can bypass traditional distributors is about to overturn that view.

The ongoing economic crisis has left parts of the Greek economy in tatters and wine has suffered its share as well. Yet, as Grigoris Michailos makes clear, some sectors of the wine trade are thriving.

There’s been a flurry of news stories recently about the emergence of a market for luxury goods in Africa. Christian Holthausen looks at how Champagne is faring there.

When an American couple began buying French properties, they assumed they could introduce American-style selling. But the French had other ideas, finds Robert Joseph.

There was a time when UK shoppers were slightly embarrassed to be seen in Aldi and Lidl. But, finds Annabel Jackson, the German discounters are now wildly popular.

The UK is a tough market to enter, with high competition and low margins. But Patricia Langton says an opportunity for wine producers is opening in the premium on-trade.

Poland is one of Europe’s fastest-growing wine markets. Wojciech Bońkowski analyses who really influences it.

The city of Austin, capital of the state of Texas, is known for its live music and film industries, as well as its hipster vibe. Here are some of its most exciting wine retailers.

Chicago in the state of Illinois, one of America’s largest cities, is famed for its architecture and museums.

As the United States becomes the biggest and most exciting wine market in the world, wine stores are popping up everywhere. Here is Scott Saunders’ guide to some of the most intriguing retailers in major cities. First up, Seattle.

Although Woolworths is almost unknown outside Australia and New Zealand, it is one of the world’s top 20 retailers and it dominates Australian wine sales. Jeni Port takes a look.

Its proximity to Asia coupled with a largely European population has given Australians a diverse and adventurous approach to food and wine. Jeni Port says this makes for a market that’s increasingly open to imports.

Given the incredible diversity of the wine market, it isn't surprising to find a wide range of retail models in China. Jim Boyce identifies seven companies that got their start in Beijing.

Opening a wine establishment in Hong Kong is an act of faith, because the person most likely to profit is the landlord. Yet some businesses are thriving. Annabel Jackson takes a look.

Berry Bros & Rudd has been an integral part of the British wine trade since the seventeenth century. Yet it’s their ability to grasp the future before others that is the secret to their longevity. Adam Lechmere pays them a visit.