
Sylvia Wu
Sylvia Wu is Decanter's Regional Editor for Asia and Northern & Eastern Europe. She also works as the Editor of Decanter China platforms, overseeing Decanter’s China-focused editorial operation. Trained as a journalist at Beijing Foreign Studies University and the University of Leicester, Sylvia is fluent in English, Japanese and Mandarin.
After a career in advertising, she began her journey in wine with Decanter in 2012. A former non-drinker, she was immediately drawn to the astonishingly complex yet fascinating world of wine.
Now Decanter’s ‘Discovery’ Regional Editor, Sylvia is passionate about uncovering lesser-known stories beyond the classic regions and unearthing hidden gems in the wine world, while continuing to deliver Decanter’s editorial content to the Chinese-speaking wine community. She has completed her studies towards the WSET Diploma and Sake Level 3, and is a WSET-qualified educator.
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China producer profile: Longyu Estate – Yinchuan, NingxiaSponsored
Wines from the Longyu Estate are among the most recognised Chinese wines in overseas markets, with a presence in restaurants listed in both the Michelin guide and Black Pearl guide.
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China producer profile: Copower Jade – Yongning, NingxiaSponsored
West of the Xixia Reservoir in the Yongning subregion, a crimson-coloured winery stands amid vineyards, its design inspired by central Australia’s sandstone monolith, Uluru (Ayers Rock).
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China producer profile: Devo Winery – Helan, NingxiaSponsored
Guests visiting Devo Winery can not only enjoy panoramic views of the Helan subregion – including the estate’s newly planted vineyard – but are always welcomed by owner ZHAI Liang with a glass of chilled fizz under the pergola beside his lotus pond.
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China producer profile: Lansai Winery – Yinchuan, NingxiaSponsored
When YU Xiaojia and her brother began their winery project in Ningxia’s Yinchuan subregion in 2009, their parents warned them about the hard work ahead.
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China producer profile: Silver Heights – Helan, NingxiaSponsored
A visit to Domaine Leroy in Burgundy in 2009 was Silver Heights winemaker Emma Gao’s first encounter with biodynamics.
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China producer profile: Helan Qingxue – Yinchuan, NingxiaSponsored
Taking its name from the image of the snow-capped Helan Mountains under a clear sky, Helan Qingxue was the Ningxia winery that made history.
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China producer profile: Chateau Afip – Miyun, BeijingLocated in the Huaimi Basin of Miyun, Beijing, Chateau Changyu Afip is perhaps the Changyu estate most frequently featured at Chinese state banquets.
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Taittinger’s Domaine Evremond officially opensDecanter reports following a visit to the newly-opened Domaine Evremond winery, and provides a preview of its inaugural wine, tasted by Sylvia Wu.
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Ningxia: China’s rapidly emerging fine wine regionChina's preeminent wine region begins to blossom...
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Grace Wine: From the foothills of Mount FujiFrom the past to the present at Japan's famous Grace Wine...
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Chinese Zodiac 2024: Which wine stars share your animal sign?See our graphic to find out...
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How is Sake made – Ask DecanterMaking Japanese rice wine can be a tricky business...
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Exton Park to release sea-aged English sparkling wineThe wine was submerged 60m under the sea for 12 months...
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A day at Plumpton College: The cradle of UK wine professionalsDecanter reports from an open day at Plumpton’s Wine Division...
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English Bacchus wine: How it tastes plus wines to tryIf English wine is to have a 'poster grape' of its own, then this is the front-runner.
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Producer profile: Chapel DownOne of the biggest vineyard owners in England...
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Qvevri wines from Georgia: A winemaking story and 12 wines to tryThese traditional vessels are gaining in popularity around the world...
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Wines from Slovakia: A brief guide and 12 wines to try12 wines to discover from Slovakia...
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Riedel research reveals the ‘perfect’ glass shape for English sparkling winesThe results from recent producer workshops...
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Dumplings and wine pairing – ask DecanterWhat to have this Chinese New Year...
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The Riesling crosswordTest your knowledge...
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Sweet wine crosswordCan you get them all...?
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Balfour Brut Rosé: 20 years at the vanguard of English sparkling wineA special vertical tasting celebrating the 20-year anniversary of Balfour's signature Brut Rosé...
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Best English rosés for the Queen’s Platinum JubileeRosé is likely to become ‘one of the most important styles made in Britain...
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