Bottled In China

Sweeteners have been a source of controversy for some time in regards to health and sustainability issues.A lot of us believe that sugar free alternatives are healthier，but in this podcast we'll be shinning some light on the ugly truth about most sweeteners.Today we are joined by Brian Finkel and David Czinn, co-founder's of D'vash Organics.D'vash Organics fruit-based nectars and syrups are "a healthy and delicious alternative to sugar, honey, and agave." Based in Los Angeles, D'vash Organics is the leading purveyor of fruit-based nectars and syrups in the US retail market. All of their products are vegan, paleo-friendly, non-GMO, and have no added sugar.Follow them on Instagram to find delicious recipes @DvashorganicsFind out more: https://www.dvashorganics.com/If you liked this episode you'll also want to check out the following Bottled in China episodes:-CBD: The new frontier of food and beverage with Jamie L. Evans of Herb Somm-How Asia is leading the alternative protein industry with Sonalie Figueiras -C

Vietnam is the second largest producer of coffee after Brazil. It has a unique coffee culture that was first introduced by the French in the mid 1800's. Today we discuss Vietnam's key coffee growing regions and the evolution of coffee culture with Mr. Tran Nhat Quang, Founder of Là Việt Coffee. Quang is one of Vietnam's craft coffee pioneers and is establishing a fair trade approach to local growers. Là Việt is a producer of specialty coffee in Vietnam. Their whole bean coffee is made from hand-picked, carefully sorted and processed Arabica beans and comes in three roasting levels. The company opened its first retail café in Dalat in 2015, and has since expanded to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. In 2020, Là Việt also launched a Ready-to-Drink Coffee line.Find out more: https://laviet.coffee/en/Follow them on Insta@ LaVietCoffeeIf you've like this episode then you'll also want to check out our other coffee episodes:- The rise of premium Chinese coffee-The green coffee revolutionottled in China brings you into the

What if there was a device you could just attach to the neck of a wine bottle and it would immediately replicate the effect of a wine that has been aerated for 24 hours? Today we get tech-savvy with Nicolas Naigeon, founder and CEO of Aveine, and discuss his game-changing invention - the first wine aerator controlled by a smartphone app. Using an AI-enriched database, the Aveine app identifies the wine scanned and calibrates the Aveine Smart Wine Aerator to the ideal level of aeration for that particular wine - from 1 minute to 24 hours - instantly.The Smart Aerator precisely calculates the ideal aeration of any wine, allowing immediate consumption upon opening of the bottle. It uses patented technology to recreate the aeration process in a controlled manner by mixing air into the wine as it flows from the bottle, exposing it to more oxygen.Find out more: https://www.aveine.com If you loved this wine tech podcast, then you’ll want to check out the following episodes:Are Computers Already Better Wine Tasters T

James Atkinson is the founder and host of the Drinks Adventures podcast and a Certified Cicerone®. On this episode of Bottled in China, James joins us to discuss the newest trends brewing in Australia’s beer and spirits scene, including how the Australian Gin industry is exploring the use of local botanicals in their distillations.  A lover of all categories of fine drinks, James is the former editor of beer news website, Australian Brews News and drinks industry publication TheShout. He writes about beer, wine and spirits for magazines including Halliday, Gourmet Traveller Wine and Selector. In 2017 he was the Media Award Winner in the Australian International Beer Awards.  A few weeks ago I had the chance to join James on his podcast to discuss the Chinese wine scene. If you have yet to check it out, make sure to take a listen!  Follow James’s podcast: Drinks Adventures to hear from some of the most inspiring people in the drink industry.  Website: https://drinksadventures.com.auBottled in China brings you

What are common issues with wine websites and what should wine businesses be considering now, in terms of improving and optimizing their websites for 2021?Where do wineries fall short in terms of ADA accessibility on their website and social media marketing? Today we are joined by Brian Richardson, founder and lead developer of Vinbound Marketing to discuss how you can best position your online presence. Vinbound Marketing provides wineries with a full range of digital marketing and branding services to grow tasting room traffic and sell more wine direct to consumer. Vinbound is a partner to wineries primarily in website development, ecommerce integrations, photography and search engine optimization.Find out more: https://www.vinboundmarketing.com/Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Follow us on

Recently, we've seen the popularity of hard seltzer surge in North America.White Claw was one of the first brands to take the market by storm. Eager to seize this opportunity, competitors like  Anheuser Busch, Constellation Brands and Molson Coors were quick to jump into the ready to drink (RTD) category.But has the seltzer category captured the China market? Today, we speak with Eric Hoang, Co-Founder of LINGYA about the business landscape of hard seltzer in China. LINGYA Hard Seltzer is a simple blend of soda water, distilled vodka, and a hint of fruit with zero sugar.  With only 3.8% abv, it's China's first hard seltzer. Find out more:  https://ling-ya.com/faqBottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Follow us on Instagram @bottled.in.china Episodes available on iTunes,Spotify,online or wherever yo

The term 'data' can be perceived as impersonal or distant.But how does data visualization and the strategic engagement of data actually allow wine businesses to become closer with their customers?Today we speak with Cathy Huyghe, Co-Founder of Enolytics about the power of big data.Enolytics provides data-driven business intelligence to beverage alcohol companies around the world; its client list includes Bollinger Champagne, Marchesi Frescobaldi, Wines of California, Wines of Chile, Gonzàlez-Byass and Freixenet-Mionetto. She is also the co-creator of content for A Balanced Glass, a community dedicated to wellness in the wine industry, which was a 2019 Drinks Innovator for SevenFifty Daily. Cathy currently writes for Forbes.com about the business and politics of the wine industry, and for Inc.com about entrepreneurs with a special focus on women. She is the author of the award-winning book Hungry for Wine: Seeing the World through the Lens of a Wine Glass. You may have seen her on the “Reign of Terroir” episod

Can you really taste minerality in wine?If so, how did it get there? Today, Nicolas Quillé MW joins us to discuss the science behind key wine terms. We also discuss what happens to wines as it ages and which wines should or should not be aged.Nicolas Quillé, MW is no stranger to the world of wine. Born into a family working in the wine industry, he's Master of Wine, has two master degrees in Enology, an MBA, and over 25 years of experience. Nicolas currently serves as the Chief Winemaking and Operations Officer for the Crimson Wine Group, where he responsible for the operation of six estate wineries and associated vineyards across California, Oregon, and Washington. He offers lectures and seminars on a regular basis,including a recent online master class on the history and terroir that define the wines of Beaujolais. Nicolas resides in Portland, Oregon.Connect with him on LinkedIn at Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personaliti

Step aside heavy glass wine bottles and make way for a more sustainable wine packaging made from recycled paperboard.Today we are joined by Malcolm Waugh, CEO of Frugalpac, to discuss Frugalpac's Frugal Bottle for wine and spirits.Frugalpac is a world leader in the design and development of sustainable packaging.Frugalpac has newly launched Frugal Bottle, a sustainable wine bottle made out of recycled paperboard. Frugal Bottle is 5X lighter, has 6X less carbon footprint, and has a 4X lower water footprint than a traditional glass bottle. Its' design also uses 77% less plastic than a 100% recycled plastic bottle.In this podcast we find out which wineries and wine consumers are an ideal "fit" for this type of innovative and sustainable packaging.We also find out what the Frugal Bottle offers that other sustainable packaging solutions don't?Find out more: www.frugalpac.com Get in touch: hello@frugalpac.comWatch their video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ho2_wBUmbUBottled in China brings you into th

Fine wine auctions can be overwhelming and intimidating.But today we’re speaking with an expert about what people buying and how you can get started on building up your cellar. Shoshana Filene joins us to discuss the fine wine market: who are consumers and what wines she’d recommend to start off your cellar..When we interviewed Shoshana, she was fine wine consultant at one of the most respected fine wine auction houses. Today, she’s the VP Sales & Acquisitions at GRW Wine CollectionFind out more:  www.grwwine.com Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Follow us on Instagram @bottled.in.china Podcast available oniTunes,Spotify,online or wherever you listen to your episodes! 

China’s wine industry is fast paced and always evolving.Today we speak with Alberto Fernandez, General Manager of Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa at Familia Torres about his 20 year wine journey in China. Originally from Barcelona, Spain, Alberto developed a curiosity and passion for wine during his time in Australia. He moved to China in 2000 and was appointed GM at one of the pioneering wine distribution companies: Torres China.Torres China is one of the leading family owned importers in the country representing Torres family wines and some of the top international wine brands.Find out more: https://www.torreschina.com/Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Follow us on Instagram @bottled.in.china Podcast available oniTunes,Spotify,online or wherever you listen to your episodes! 

Can a computer taste wine better than a wine expert? Today we speak with Katerina Axelsson, Founder & CEO of Tastry, to discuss how technology is refining the way we analyze wines by training a computer how to taste. Axelsson also shares with us how Tastry’s technology helps wineries use data to identify the wines that will perform best in market. Tastry is a sensory sciences company that uses advanced chemistry, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to match consumers to products they will love. She is a graduate of Cal Poly with a B.S. in Chemistry. While in school, Katerina worked at a custom-crush facility and noticed that one of their batches imprinted with two different labels received drastically different industry scores: it was then that she knew there had to be a more science-based way to score wine. Thus, Tastry was born. Find out more about Tastry’s unique technology: https://tastry.com Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the

China has its own social media and e-commerce ecosystem.Say goodbye to Facebook and Instagram and hello to WeChat, Douyin and Weibo.Today we’ll be breaking down all you need to know about Wechat and sharing how you can connect with customers in China.Thomas Graziani is a WalktheChat co-founder, WeChat E-commerce & CRM specialist, and WeChat consultant. WalktheChat is a cross-border e-commerce platform helping foreign businesses sell to China via WeChat, Weibo and other Chinese social networks. They integrate with Magento, Shopify and WeChat Mini-programs.Reach out to them by email at  http://walkthechat.comBottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Follow us on Instagram @bottled.in.china Podcast available oniTunes,Spotify,online or wherever you listen to your episodes!  

The importance of digital marketing in the wine industry has become significantly highlighted with Covid restrictions preventing in person gathering, as has the lag in the industry of really investing in the digital side of business. But where do most wine brands fall short in their digital marketing efforts and infrastructure? Shem Swerkes is an innovative thought leader in e-commerce for the wine industry. As the new Director of Digital Marketing and E-commerce for Goldline Brands, Shem and his team are shaking up the wine industry’s status quo and driving results that markedly increase traffic and drive sales. Shem is leveraging his 20+ years of marketing and e-commerce experience to propel Goldline Brands into the front-line of digital trends and ever-changing consumer needs. Shem stays on top of the wine industry trends as co-host of the podcast, Libation Domination, which seeks to educate and inspire all levels of the beverage industry.Connect with Shem at Goldline Brands: https://www.goldlinebrands.com

Turn down that busy jazz, in this podcast we discuss how music influences our perception on the structure of a wine.In today’s podcast we speak with Jo Burzynska, Australasia-based wine journalist, author, judge, and multisensory artist and researcher. She is the author of Wine Class: All you need to know about wine in New Zealand and editor of Risonanze di Vino: Exploring the Sensory Terroir of Rural Italy. Jo contributes to specialist wine publications worldwide, and judges and chairs at wine shows internationally. Also a musician and sound artist, Jo established the world’s first “wine and sound” bar at The Auricle in Christchurch, NZ for which she curated a wine list to complement its monthly exhibition and the music playing in the space. She hosts wine and music matching workshops, has created a number of multisensory artworks involving sound and taste presented around the world, and is a multisensory consultant working with drinks companies on the integration of their products’ flavours with sound and o

In part two of our Ningxia coverage, Christelle discusses why Chinese wines are so expensive. We discover that high taxes on imported winemaking tools and incredibly low yields contribute to higher cost of production. Christelle Chene is the International Affairs Director at Xige Estate. Xige Estate is one of the most exciting new wine projects in China’s Northwest wine region: Ningxia. After many years working for French wine producers as Brand Ambassador and Sales Director in China, Christelle decided to join Xige Estate.  Recently established in 2019, Xige Estate is a new and modern winery with over 1300 hectares of vineyards. Their vineyard also includes 1000 hectares of over 20 years old vines which is currently the biggest and oldest site in China. Xige Estate aims to produce fine wines that express Ningxia’s local terroir.  Find out more:www.xige-estate.comFollow the journey on WeChat: 西鸽酒庄 (ID : Xg-wine)Connect with Christelle onLinkedinor email at Christelle@xige-estate.com Bottled in China brings yo

Christelle Chene is the International Affairs Director at Xige Estate. Xige Estate is one of the most exciting new wine projects in China’s Northwest wine region: Ningxia. After many years working for French wine producers as Brand Ambassador and Sales Director in China, Christelle decided to join Xige Estate.  Recently established in 2019, Xige Estate is a new and modern winery with over 1300 hectares of vineyards. Their vineyard also includes 1000 hectares of over 20 years old vines which is currently the biggest and oldest site in China. Xige Estate aims to produce fine wines that express Ningxia’s local terroir.  Find out more: www.xige-estate.comFollow the journey on WeChat: 西鸽酒庄 (ID : Xg-wine)Connect with Christelle on Linkedin or email at Christelle@xige-estate.com

Today I will be speaking with Andrew Adams from Wine Vines Analytics. Wine Vines Analytics is one of the most trusted sources for the latest wine data. Each month, they release an in-depth publication called the Wine Analytics Report, which focuses on key trends and insights in the U.S. wine industry. Wine Vines Analytics maintains the most accurate and comprehensive database of North American wineries, publishes the annual Wines & Vines Directory and Buyer’s Guide, to help find the best winery and viti tools, and offers many other resources.  Andrew Adams is the editor of the Wine Analytics Report and was a writer and editor at Wines & Vines magazine from 2011 to 2018. He is a keynote speaker and frequent panelist and moderator at prominent wine industry events and webinars. Adams grew up in the city of Sonoma, Calif., and graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in journalism. While a reporter and editor for daily newspapers in Oregon and California for nearly a decade, Adams won awards

How difficult is it to navigate cross border state shipments throughout the USA?The answer, very difficult! Today Alex Koral, Senior Regulatory Counsel at Sovos helps us breakdown everything you need to know about compliance in the  US wine industry.In this podcast we give you an overview about the three tier alcohol system in the USA, we discuss how wineries can stay compliant while growing their e-commerce and DTC channels and about Chicago's new city tax.  About Sovos ShipCompliantSovos ShipCompliant offers the only complete beverage alcohol compliance tools for wineries; enabling revenue growth while reducing the burden of tax compliance, reporting, and product registration by automating compliance with complex state and federal regulations. Sovos ShipCompliant is recognized as the wine industry’s standard for compliance management. Find out more: https://www.sovos.com/shipcompliant/ Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening persona

Vinventions is the most comprehensive provider of wine closure solutions worldwide, and helps wineries and retailers ensure their wines present as intended, delight the consumer, and succeed in the marketplace.  Vinventions strives to provide sustainable, high-performance products, and it's brands span every major closure category. Vinventions’ is committed to sustainability and reducing impact, and it's vision includes achieving carbon neutrality on a company-wide basis. Today we speak with Marc Schelcher, Sales and Marketing Director Asia - Pacific at Vinventions. In this podcast we discuss the latest trends and innovations in wine closures.  We also discuss Schelcher's take on various cultural perceptions around cork vs screw cap in Asia. Find out more : https://www.vinventions.com/en-gb/Stay connected through Instagram and FacebookGet in touch with Marc Schelcher on LinkedinBottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Ho