Bottled In China

Laiba is China’s first handcrafted bottled cocktail brand.In today’s podcast, we speak with Alexander Petersen, Co-Founder and CEO of LAIBA Beverages about the untapped potential of bottled cocktails.  We also discuss how COVID-19 has created unimaginable growth and demand across Asia.  Check them out on Instagram @laibabeverages Find out more: https://laibabeverages.com Follow the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com or check us out on insta @bottled.in.china and make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify! 

Have you ever wondered what are the shifting consumer behaviors towards alternative protein in Asia? Today we speak with industry leader and expert Sonalie Figueiras about  plant-based, cultivated and whole food meat, seafood and dairy alternatives in Asia.Sonalie Figueiras is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Green Queen, Hong Kong's largest eco wellness media platform. She is also the Founder and CEO Ekowarehouse, the global sourcing platform for  certified organic products. Find out more at https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/ Or visit their Instagram @greenqueenhkDownload their report The Asia Alternative to Protein Industry Report 2020 -  here Follow the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com or check us out on insta @bottled.in.china and make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify!

Peter Marks MW is one of America's leading wine educators. He is currently a Partner and Vice President of Education for the Napa Valley Wine Academy.Today, he joins us to discuss his journey becoming a Master of Wine and his tips on what skill sets are needed to become a top wine educator. We also discuss how COVID-19 is fueling  the rise of online wine education. The pandemic has impacted every business and person around the world, yet amidst uncertainty, Napa Valley Wine Academy has committed to support learners through providing a range of online wine programs.  We find out what online programs and support the Napa Valley Wine Academy has on offer during COVID-19.Find out more about Napa Valley Wine Academy by clicking here.Click here to read Peter Marks full bio and contact details.In this podcast I discussed using a useful study APP called Anki.

With nearly half a billion people over the legal drinking age of 25, India most certainly seems like an attractive market for wine brands. However, with its high wine taxes and its complicated and fragmented regulatory landscape, India remains a difficult market to enter.Today, Ruma Singh, Wine Writer and Founder of Between the Vines, gives us a glimpse into the Indian market.We discuss the current landscape of wine in India from what styles are popular to what is being made locally. Show Notes:(6:00) Wine taxes & wine prices in India(14:00) Categories of consumers(17:00) Indian Wine: India's domestic productionFollow the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com or check us out on instagram @bottled.in.china and make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify! 

Globally, we buy millions of plastic bottles per minute, yet 91% of plastic bottles are not recycled. Today, we speak with Cassia Patel, Program Director at Oceanic Global Foundation about cost effective options to support a plastic free hospitality.Oceanic Global launched The Oceanic Standard, an easy step-by-step guide for restaurants, event spaces, hotels, bars, nightlife venues and more to adopt sustainable practices that empower consumers to make conscious choices while meeting both business and environmental needs.Find out more: https://oceanic.global/who-we-are/ Want to make to make a difference? Download the hospitality report here. Follow the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com or check us out on insta @bottled.in.china and make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify! 

New Zealand is leader in sustainability, low alcohol wines and expressive Sauvignon Blanc, but that's not all! In today's podcast we speak with Charlotte Read, GM of Marketing, and Natalie Potts, Market Manager for Asia at New Zealand Winegrowers about the countries latest innovations. Show notes05:50 -- NZ & Sustainability07:50 -- Low alcohol wines15:00 --  What are China's consumer view on sustainability17:00 -- NZ white wine's performance in China21:00 -- What are NZ Winegrowers doing in China to grow awareness in China and during COVID-19  Learn more about NZ Winegrowers through their website: https://www.nzwine.com/ Follow the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com or check us out on insta @bottled.in.china and make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify! 

Pillitteri Estates Winery is a family owned winery in the heart of Niagara, Ontario. They are the world’s largest estate producer of Icewine and the official wine supplier for Team Canada.Pillitteri Estates Winery has been working in the Chinese market since 1999, establishing itself as the world’s premier brand of Icewine.In this podcast we sit down with Richard Slingerland, VP of Sales to discuss all there is to know about Canadian wines. We also discuss the impact of climate change on Icewine and wine production. Richard also shares how the winery came about producing their Reserva Famiglia in a traditional Italian appassimento stye. To conclude, we discuss how to grow you brand abroad and in the Chinese market. Facebook: pillitteriestateswineryTwitter: @pillitteriwinesInstagram: pillitteriwinesTrip Advisor: Pillitteri Estates Winery Follow the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com or check us out on inst @bottled.in.china and make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify! 

Today we speak to industry expert Jamie L. Evans about the world of cannabis in F&B.In this podcast we break down Jamie’s journey from wine to cannabis and what are the similarities between the two. We also discuss her latest book: The Ultimate Guide to CBD: Explore The World of Cannabidiol. Jamie Evans is the founder of The Herb Somm, a cannabis blog and lifestyle brand that is focused on the gourmet side of the cannabis industry. She is an educator, event host and producer, and writer specializing in cannabis, CBD, food, recipes, wine, and the canna-culinary world. Get your hands on her book: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Guide-CBD-Explore-Cannabidiol/dp/1592339263Follow her blog: https://www.theherbsomm.com  Follow the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com or check us out on instagram @bottled.in.china and make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify! 

Hannah Williams is the Beverage Director at Blue Hill at Stone Barns, a two star Michelin establishment. As a Certified Sommelier and named one of Wine & Spirits Magazine’s Best New Sommeliers of 2019, Hannah shares her thoughts on what skill sets are needed to become a great Sommelier. With the recent global pandemic of COVID-19, there’s no doubt that hospitality and all businesses are getting hit hard.  In this podcast, we share our tips on how you can use this period of isolation to better your wine knowledge and learn a new skill set. Finally, we discuss emerging trends in the beverage category. Could it be Sake? Georgian Wines? Gluten free beer?Recommended courses to keep busy!-Free online courses from Harvard, MIT and more-Court of Master Sommeliers: Online Deductive Tasting Courses-Virtual WSET & wine courses by Napa Valley Wine Academy  -Leadership & Management Courses via CourseraFollow the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com or check us out on instagram @bottled.in.china and make su

Molly Troupe, America’s youngest female master distiller discusses how she found her passion for creating small batch gin and whiskey at Freeland Spirits. Based in Portland, Oregon, Freeland Spirits is one of the very few woman owned and operated distilleries in the US.In this podcast we discuss what steps you can take to find your passion and what it takes to become a Master Distiller. Molly also opens up on how set backs in life, make you stronger and wiser throughout your career. In the final part of the podcast, we find out her view on what might be the next craft spirit to shake up the market. Find out more: https://www.freelandspirits.com Follow Molly’s journey on instagram @whiskey.biscuit  Follow the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com or check us out on instagram @bottled.in.china and make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify!

Wine bottles are heavy, spatially inefficient, and generally not made from recycled materials. In fact, the biggest portion of a wine bottle’s carbon footprint is a result of its packaging, not its production or transport. If we are to build a sustainable industry, the vast majority of wine packaging needs to innovate. In this episode we speak with Santiago Navarro, CEO & Co-Founder of Garçon Wines on how they are creating 21st century wine packaging.Garçon Wines is leading a way with a unique flat bottle appearance.The design still retains the traditional features and beauty of a standard wine bottle (a round shape from one angle and a long neck) but are 40% spatially smarter than glass bottles.They are made from recycled PET material which is more lightweight and eco-friendly than glass, and is 100% recyclable after use. Virgin PET bottles generate 77% lower GHG emissions than glass throughout their lifecycle. In fact, CO2 emissions of recycled PET (rPET) were found to be 79% lower than for virgin PET m

As a dynamic and growing segment of the overall alcoholic beverage market, the wine industry attracts a range of talented people yet appears to struggle in cultivating top female talent in middle management and executive positions. Deborah Brenner wants to change that.In this podcast we speak with Deborah Brenner, Founder and CEO of Women of the Vine & Spirits. WOTVS is an organization dedicated to the advancement of women in the wine industry. We discuss how Brenner has assembled a powerhouse array of educational tools, events, and even scholarships to help women advance their careers in the fast-paced and ever-changing field of global wine sales, marketing, and consumption. Visit their website to find out more: https://www.womenofthevine.com/cpages/homeScholarships are now open! Apply here: https://www.womenofthevine.com/foundationFollow them on Instagram @womenofthevineandspirits Follow the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com or check us out on instagram @bottled.in.china and make sure to like and

Today we discuss making Sake in one of the most unlikely of places.Sake is a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from polished rice. It's a complex and delicate beverage that is making its way in trendy bars and restaurants around the world.William Stuart, CEO & Brewer of Colorado Sake Co. speaks with us on how he had to change Colorado laws to make sake... and history.We discuss how they leverage education to build consumer knowledge and how they've had to localize the taste of Sake to attract new consumers. Make sure to check them out: https://www.coloradosakeco.com/  Connect on Instagram @coloradosakecoFollow the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com or check us out on instagram @bottled.in.china and make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify! 

Karen MacNeil is one of the most celebrated personalities in wine. She is the author of the best-selling wine book: The Wine Bible, which has sold over one million copies. She is the only American to receive all major wine awards given in the English language. TIME Magazine called Karen “America’s Missionary of the Vine” and she also received an Emmy for her PBS television series Wine, Food and Friends. In today’s podcast we sit down to discuss her journey creating one of wine writing’s most pivotal pieces. She also shares her thoughts on the future of wine communication. With The Wine Bible freshly translated into Chinese, we also discuss her adventures in Asia.Find The Wine Bible in Chinese: https://item.jd.com/12576760.htmlSign up for her newsletter at https://winespeed.comVisit her Instagram  @KarenmacneilcoFind out more about her events and tours at https://www.karenmacneil.comFollow the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com or check us out on instagram @bottled.in.china and make sure to like and subs

In 2019, Gus Jian Zhu earned the prestigious title of Master of Wine (MW) making him the first Chinese national to earn the title. With only 389 members around the world, the MW is one of the most rigorous examinations in wine. In fact, he passed all the exams on his first attempt!Gus is a wine educator and holds a  Master of Science in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis. Today, he helps those interested in pursuing wine certificates with with a tactful approach.  In this podcast we discuss his journey in wine and unravel what it takes to become a Master of Wine. Find out more: https://guszhu.com/Follow the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com or check us out on instagram @bottled.in.china and make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify! 

Claudia Masueger encapsulates the energy needed to thrive in wine retail in China. Originally from Switzerland, Masueger came to China in 2008 with little more than suitcases full of wine to discover if the Chinese market was interested in wine. Today, CHEERS Wines has over forty locations across China. In today’s podcast, we sit down with Claudia to discover her inspiring journey in the industry. She shares insights on how China is becoming an experience economy. We also discuss the importance of e-commerce in China and how both online and in-store are key to healthy wine sales. Learn more about CHEERS Wines: https://www.cheers-wines.com/ Follow the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com or check us out on instagram @bottled.in.china and make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify!  

Today we sit down to discuss two very different wine making countries: Australian and Austrian.  Campell Thompson is the Founder of The Wine Republic and one of the pioneers of cool climate and craft wines into China. He started importing Pinot Noir from Yarra at a time when the market was only focused on big and bold Barossa Shiraz. He was also one of the first to import Austrian wines in China, a small and relatively unknown region with plenty of high quality and delicious wines. Get in touch with Campbell: http://www.thewinerepublic.com 

Today we speak to cult status producer Sasa Radikon. Based in Friuli Italy, Sasa’s family was the region’s pioneer of “orange” wines. Today, Sasa joins us to demystify natural wines, how it’s made and how to serve them.Orange wine is simply white wine made using a red wine method. This means that the white grape skins are used during the winemaking process to extract aromas, flavours and texture. The result is an orange coloured wine with full of flavours!Radikon is a pioneer of the natural wine movement in Italy. It’s also recognized as the pinnacle of orange wines, a radical winemaking style that his family has perfected after 25 years of winemaking history. Find more about Radikon Wines at: https://www.radikon.it/en/Want to try it in China? Reach out to the team at Zefiro-GSL (https://www.zefiro-group.com/intro_eng.html)Follow the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com or check us out on instagram @bottled.in.china and make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify!  

Baijiu is the most sold spirit in the world, yet people typically don’t know much about it outside China. On today’s podcast we sit down with William Isler, CEO of Ming River Baijiu to discuss China’s flagship spirit. Isler shares his story on how we fell in love with Baijiu and how it prompt him to open one of the most famous Baijiu bars in China: Capital Spirits. We also discuss the creation of Ming River and how it’s paving the way for Baijiu in America and Europe. Finally, we also break down how Baijiu is consumed and purchased around the world.Ming River is the original Sichuan Baijiu produced by Luzhou Laojiao Distillery.Ming River is an exclusive Baijiu crafted by bartenders and sold outside of Mainland China to markets like Europe, America and Asia. Make sure to check out their website to find out how to make the perfect Baijiu cocktail. More info: https://mingriver.comFollow the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com or check us out on inst @bottled.in.china and make sure to like and subscribe on i

Today we talk about your favorite spread: nut butter, but also how NAKED Nut Butters is spreading support to local communities.In 2016, Founders Katie Tarrant and Meredith Sides turned an obsession into a business. They created high-quality nut butter that not only tastes great but supports the local community. They work alongside a Chinese NGO called Paradise Foundation backed by Alibaba's CEO Jack Ma. This NGO assists farmers in local areas to grow peanuts ecologically, provides high quality living conditions and supports higher wages.Follow the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com or check us out on inst @bottled.in.china and make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify!