South East Asia and India Flashcards
How long has China been producing wine?
Over 1000 years.
In which century did China begin producing western style wines?
The late 20th Century.
How many tons of grapes does China grow each year?
More than 300,000.
How much of China’s wine production is exported?
Only about 1.1%
Which 4 brands dominate the Chinese wine industry? How much of the industry do they account for?
Changyu, Great Wall, Dynasty and Great Dragon. Approximately 60%.
How has winemaking benefited in China compared to the production of other alcoholic beverages?
Wine production has government backing.
What recent change to wine laws in China has opened up international markets?
The high tax on imported wines has recently been reduced, and is now 0 in Hong Kong.
What percentage of total alcohol consumed in China is wine? How is this changing? Why?
1%. There is rapid growth in wine consumption, especially in big cities. This is partly due to an increase in wealth and an awareness of western culture.
What is the status of the wine industry in Japan?
The unpredictable climate makes grape growing challenging, there is small quantity produced due to trouble with ripening and grape health.
How much of grape production in India is used for wine?
10%
What do the extremes of climate in India do to wine making?
Make growing quality wine grapes very difficult.
Where are Sula Vineyards?
The Nashik Highlands, India.
What does Sula Vineyards produce?
Well made Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Shiraz.
