Bottled In China

CALLING ALL WINE LOVERS!South African wines are more exciting than ever.In today’s podcast we sit down with Marcus Ford, Asia Market Manager of Wines of South Africa to discuss all there’s to know about SA wines.Working in the wine trade in Shanghai for since 1999, Ford started off as a Sommelier at M on the Bund and then Co-Founded fine wine retailer Pudao Wines.Today, we sit down to discuss misperceptions of South Africa wines and break down the countries’ most upcoming regions. We also discuss what exciting varietals to keep an eye one and why you should switch your Chardonnay for  Chenin Blanc.Find more resources here: https://www.wosa.co.za/home/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!  

“I just had to do something,” said Carrie Chan, co-founder of Avant Meat, a company devoted to the development of cultured meat in Hong Kong.Today we speak with Carrie Chan, Co-Founder of Avant Meat, China's first-ever cultured meat technology company. founded in 2018, alongside Dr. Mario Chin, they chose to produce fish, fish fillets, and especially fish maw for their business model. Fish maw is essentially the swimming bladder large fish use to navigate, a vital organ made of a single type of cell. It’s considered a delicacy but has many applications in the Asian kitchen. It's a real opportunity to make cheap cell-grown meat fast, and economically viable. Reach out at : https://www.avantmeats.com/ 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 sit down with Rudy Guo, Executive Director of Oysterliscious Group in Shanghai. We discuss his journey in the F&B industry and the growing obsession of oysters in Asia. Based in Shanghai for over eleven years, Rudy Guo shares with us how a simple fast food from Qing Dynasty now fetches hundreds of RMB for his top oyster. Today, we discuss how oysters are traditionally consumed  in China. We also discover hi favorite wine and beer oyster pairings. Make sure to check out his restaurants if you’re in town! C Pearl Shanghai:Wechat: cpearlshanghaiPhone: 021-50391597Century Link Mall, 5/F, Room 008, near Weifang Lu世纪大道1192号世纪汇广场5楼008室, 近潍坊路C Pearl Beijing:Wechat: cpearlbeijing55Phone: 010-57245886Yanshaqiao, Xinyuan Jie, Shunyuanli, Bldg 14, Room 14-2, near Xinyuan Nan Lu, Beijing, China,+86 010 5724 5886中国北京, 燕莎桥新源街顺源里14号楼14-2号, 近新源南路Osteria:Wechat: osteriaoysterPhone 联系电话: 02162568998226 Jinxian Lu, near Shaanxi Nan Lu, Shanghai, China中国上海, 进贤路226号, 近陕西南路Plump Oyster:Wechat: ThePlumpOysterBarPhone 联系

Emilio Restoy Cabrera, is CEO of a value-oriented wine and spirits conglomerate: Zamora Company. The Spanish Chemical Engineer, Marketing Expert, and MBA has climbed the corporate ladder of his own family business. He is the third generation running the business. After overseeing domestic sales, marketing, and international accounts, Emilio carries the company on his shoulders. Zamora grew 17% last year and it hasn’t slowed down a bit; on the contrary, it’s blazing the market with full force. So, what’s the secret of running a global company successfully? “Our industry is very much about two things,” says Emilio, “The brands and the people. Family company values reflect that very much, it’s about caring for people, an obsession in quality, and a long-term view.” For more info visit Zamora Company: https://zamoracompany.com/en/ Follow the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com and make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify!

Mate is a traditional South American caffeinated drink that rose in popularity in Germany under the name Yerba-Mate. Today, Daniel de Smeth is bringing his favourite drink to Asia. In this podcast we discuss what exactly is Mate and how it sparked a revolution in the Berlin club and startup scene. We also discuss how his new product: Highlite got started. Find Highlite at selected restaurants across Shanghai Follow the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com and make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes or Spotify!

Dan Siebers is an accomplished sommelier and China market expert. He’s been in the industry since the late 1990s and has seen it all. Dan has seen the market shift at a spectacular pace, which has given him a very local and up-close perspective on the market, its past, its present, and the future of wine in China. In this podcast we discuss the market evolution, what beverage trends millenials are setting and what the ultra premium wine consumer is going after. You'd be suprised, it's no longer Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)! Want to know more about Cult Wines and wine investments? Reach out to Dan via Linkedin @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-siebers-1a17bb14/ Make sure to check the latest stories at www.bottledinchina.com and make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes or Spotify!

First launched in Beijing and now in Shanghai, Baozza is becoming a hot trend. It's the perfect example of assimilation of cultures. Baozza is still a very traditional bao, made with great care to preserve its characteristic softness and fluffy texture. The pizza stuffing is also traditional because Alex uses imported Italian tomatoes and mozzarella to achieve the universal, beloved pizza flavor. “China doesn’t really have the dollar slice; it generally hasn’t been a really successful category,” Alex says. Baozza is looking to be a new category and even a substitute for pizza for some people. While some would see this as pushing boundaries just remember, never bet against Pizza! Check them out at www.baozza.com or reach out on WeChat at baozza, Instagram @baozza and Facebook at www.facebook.com/baozza You can finally find them at CityShop in Shanghai so you can ensure you have some stock at the office in case you have any immediate pizza cravings! Chek out their shop in Shanghai: B1, Pacific Fresh City Mall,

In the last few weeks, Australian wines have officially taken over France as China's most imported country by volume. This might come as no surprise for those living in China who've witnessed the effort of Australian wine producers paving the way and a strong marketing campaign lead by Wine Australia. Today we sit down with Wine Australia's Regional General Manager of North Asia, David Lucas to hear how Australian wines have quickly gained appreciation in China. With over 17 years in the beverage business in Asia, David is combining his experience as VP of Sales with a deep understanding of China to support producers understand this new market. In this podcast, we deep dive into winning strategies several Australian wineries have implemented in China. We also find out what type of activities Wine Australia have organized for local tier markets. Finally, we find out if private labels for China are really as successful as they're made out to be. Visit the Wine Australia website to find an abundance of res

“Who wants to try, honestly, Chinese Cabernet Sauvignon? But what about Chinese Marselan? I think there’s something here, an opportunity.” Today we sit down with Julien Boulard, a China based wine educator, Master of Wine Candidate and Director of Zhulian Wine Consulting. In this episode we discuss everything you need to know about Chinese wines from key regions, why Chinese wines are priced so high and what could be the future of Marselan in China. Marselan is the new hot variety in China right now, it’s a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. The grape variety didn’t work well in France; it gave low yields, although high-quality grapes but today it’s finding its foothold in China. Get in touch with Julien and his team on Facebook at Zhulian Wines Make sure to read the full story and follow up on your favorite stories on https://www.bottledinchina.com/ Follow us on Instagram @bottle.in.china If you liked the podcast make sure to subscribe and leave a comment! Thank you to our Producer, Ryan Shuken,

Dragons are real and they come from Inner Mongolia. Today we speak with Daniel Brooker, Owner and Maker of Dragon's Blood, a gin produced in Chifeng in Inner Mongolia. With two distinct creations just released on the market, he’s taking his approach as a Chef and blending it into the world as a master distiller. In this episode we discuss the name behind Dragon's Blood, how it all got started and his unique approach to distilling. He sources Dragon's Blood unique set of ingredients: wild juniper, Mongolian mountain pepper, and organic Yunnan golden roses, many of these, sourced straight from his farm. Daniel has a small on-site orchard, and he grows most of the ingredients that go into his still, making his creation one of the most handcrafted gins in the market. Get in touch with Daniel on wechat @Danielbrooker Twitter: @DragonsBloodGin Instagram: @dragonsbloodgin Feel free to send him an email at dragonblood@qq.com Make sure to read the full story and follow up on your favorite stories on https://www.bottle

A messy problem with a green solution. In today's podcast we sit down with CEO of MotionEco, Shu Tong about how his company sources used cooking oil in China and converts into biodiesel. This is the core issue: China has lots of food waste. It includes massive amounts of used cooking oil. The oil is often collected illegally and traded unethically, sometimes returning to the restaurants through a shady black market. MotionEco offers a legal, ethical and sustainable alternative to waste cooking oil management. Today, we sit down to discuss the efficiency of biofuel, how MotionEco is looking to disrupted the local biodiesel market and its future in China. Yo can find more information here: http://www.motioneco.com/ Read the newest stories and visit us at https://www.bottledinchina.com/ Thanks for listening!

In today's episode we sit down with Lewis Harding, CEO of Coffee Exchange to discuss one of our favorite beverages, coffee. Coffee Exchange is a marketplace that connects, often isolated producers, with eager buyers and roasters in China. Currently based in Shanghai, Lewis spent 10 years in finance and entrepreneurship before finding his true calling in his morning cup. In this podcast we discuss how Coffee Exchange all got started and what the Chinese coffee scene is really like. Find out more: https://coffee.exchange/en/ Read the stories and visit us at https://www.bottledinchina.com/

Today we sit down with Bob Betz, Master of Wine, Consulting Winemaker and Founder of Betz Family Winery to discuss his journey and Washington State wines. Bob has played A leading role in Washington's wine industry for the last +40 vintages. Mr. Betz is without a doubt part of Washington wine’s history, and his journey has allowed him to work side by side with other greats of American wine history. André Tchelistcheff described by Mr. Betz as “The single most seminal figure in American wine production” was a consultant for Chateau Ste. Michelle, where Mr. Betz worked for 28 years. Now Mr. Betz is a consultant himself for Col Solare, a partnership between Ste. Michelle and famed Italian producer Antinori where he continues to showcase the potential of Washington wines. Find out more: https://www.colsolare.com/winery/visit_bottega Follow the latest stories and podcasts : https://www.bottledinchina.com

The Spirited Future of Port in Asia with Jorge Nunes, Winemaker/APAC Market Manager for Symington Family Estates Watch out everyone, Port is no longer for your grandparent’s generation. Listen in to learn how Port is being embarked and reborn in Asia as the best value for your money. This sweet and rich fortified wine from Portugal is driving unprecedented growth in Asia. Today we sit down with Jorge Nunes the APAC Market Manager for Symington Family Estates to discuss everything about Port! We dive into its traditional production method, how to properly enjoy a glass and what’s the market like in APAC. Originally from Portugal, Jorge followed his family into the wine trade and pursued a career in winemaking where he had an opportunity to work with one of the most famous Port Estates: Symington. Now based in Hong Kong, he travels Asia Pacific to represent Symington Family Estate, sharing his passion for Port across Asia. In this podcast we discuss the tradition of Port production and where Fortified wines an

Food waste is a heated topic around the world but especially in China. We always hear stories about illegally sold restaurant waste reused for it's cooking oil or thousands of tons of food scraps wasted each day in big cities like Shanghai and Beijing. But what is actually happening in the food recycling ecosystem in China? In today’s podcast we sit down with June Zhang from Collective Responsibility to discuss her findings about what’s actually happening in China’s recycling system. Download her full report here: https://www.coresponsibility.com/report/shanghai-food-waste-management/ Visit our website to read our stories and hear more great podcasts : https://www.bottledinchina.com

Champagne is a growing category around the world, but do we see the same trend in China? In this episode we explore the current situation of Champagne with Edouard Duval, CEO of East Meets West Fine Wines. Part of the Duval-Leroy Champagne House, Edouard shares some of his experiences and thoughts about the Champagne industry and the ever-changing role of the importer/distributor model in China. After 15 years of running a successful beverage distribution business in China, Edouard joins us to discuss how it all got started. EMW is one of the leading fine wine distributors in China focused on family owned wineries. They represent over 80 brands with some of the world's top producers such as Vietti, Silver Oak, Emilio Moro, Paul Jaboulet Aine and so many more. With years of experience developing top brands in China, we look forward to sharing Edouard's insights with you in today's podcast! Visit their website: https://www.emw-wines.com/ About the host: Emilie Steckenborn is passionate about food, wine, spirits

Decanter Wine Magazine is one of the leading wine publications focused on lifestyle, industry insights, regional profiles and authoritative wine reviews. Founded in 1975, Decanter is the oldest wine publication in circulation in the UK. Today, Decanter grows its footprint around the world with its widely anticipated yearly consumer tasting and masterclasses during the Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter. In this podcast we're joined with award winning wine writer and Content Director at Decanter Magazine, John Stimpfig. We sit down with John to discuss everything from their Shanghai events, Chinese wines in the UK, global warming and even some tips on where to start if you want to become a wine writer. Do you love wine? Make sure to visit their website at https://www.decanter.com/ Find more about this years Fine Wine Encounter in China here: http://www.decantershanghai.com/en/ If you're based in China, you can get up to date wine information and quizzes here: https://www.decanterchina.com/zh/ Special thank you t

Elyse Lambert MS is one of the most respected female sommeliers in the world. Based in Montreal, Quebec, she earned the title of Master Sommelier in 2015. Elyse has her own radio program on Radio Canada, winner of numerous sommelier competitions across the world and is a featured columnist in various wine publications. There’s certainly no slowing down for her. In this podcast we speak with Elyse about her path to success, the power or grit and the importance of mentorship. We also discuss what it takes to make an award winning wine lists, what she thinks about natural wine and her favorite Canadian wine! If you've seen the movie Somm, then we've all whitnessed the hardship and intensive studies one has to go through to be crowned a Master Sommelier. It took Elyse six years to pass the MS exams but determination got her past hurdles and finally passing the exams. In an inspiring conversation we find out what to look for in a mentor and what it really takes to succeed as an MS. For more information visit: http

Does Canada only produce Icewine? Recognized for its cold winters and cool climate wines, we discuss where this young winemaking country is headed. Today, we speak with Niagara based boutique wine producer Jakub Lipinski of Big Head Wines about the diversity of Canadian wines. In this episode we talk about the founding and development of Canadian wines in the international scene and his experience when touring China during a wine show. We discover how Big Head wines got it's start and how it makes excellent wine from a place not often thought of in the international stage. If exploring great wines around the world is your passion check out this podcast. Enjoy! For more information visit Big Head Wines https://bigheadwines.ca

The idea of pure, unprocess food feels like an unrealistic concept for us in China. Frank Steffen is known as the pioneer of the vegetarian movement in Shanghai. Over eight years ago He founded Pure & Whole, formally Kush, and has since opened up several restaurants focused on plant based dishes. In this episode we discuss how he grew out of one of the lowest points of his life through mindfulness, healthy eating yoga and coaching. We also dicuss his thoughts on healthy eating in China and if the vegan revolution will ever pick up in this meat loving country. Find out more about the dishes and philosophy: http://www.pureandwhole.com/ Locations: Shanghai Center, 1/F, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Xikang Lu, 南京西路1376号104座, 近西康路 & B1/F, Kerry Parkside, No. 1378 Huamu Road, Shanghai 201204, China. About the host: Emilie Steckenborn is based in Shanghai, China for seven years. She is currently the Head of Education for Asia at Treasury Wine Estates. Apart from hosting this foodie podcast, Emilie is a wine edu