Sylvia Wu
Editor, Decanter China & Regional Editor - Asia and Northern & Eastern Europe
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 in Beijing Foreign Studies University and then University of Leicester, Sylvia is fluent in English, Japanese and Mandarin. After a career in advertising, Sylvia started her journey in wine with Decanter in 2012. The former non-drinker was immediately drawn to the astonishingly complex but fascinating world of wine. She completed her studies towards WSET Diploma in 2018.
Sylvia is keen to discover the best value and most approachable styles of wine, which she can easily share with her family and friends in China, and encourage them to start understanding and enjoying the incredible beverage.
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DBR Lafite to split China distribution four ways
The end of its eight year exclusive distribution partnership with ASC Fine Wines
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What are the latest trends for Chinese wine consumers - report
From the ProWine China trade forum...
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'World's highest vineyard' is in Tibet, says Guinness World Records
Tibet home to world's highest vineyard, says Guinness World Records...
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What is Fumé Blanc? - ask Decanter
Where does the name come from?
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How far should you put your nose into the glass? - ask Decanter
Perfect your technique...
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How can a dry wine taste sweet? Ask Decanter
Is your wine tricking you?...
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The top 10 countries exporting wine to China
Who did well in 2017 and the key trends in the market...
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China: How the Ningxia 2017 harvest is looking
Will it be a vintage year in China?...
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Mooncakes and wine pairing for Mid-Autumn Festival 2017
How to celebrate Moon Festival 2017...
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DAWA 2017: Chinese Marselan wine scoops top award
Is Marselan the new face of Chinese wine?...
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Bordeaux's Château Fauchey sold to Hong Kong investor
HK-based private club owner buys Bordeaux winery...
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China takes new steps towards quality wine production, creating an ‘estate wine’ trademark
Sixteen wineries in China are set to be granted an ‘estate wine’ trademark, as part of government efforts to establish official quality standards for those producing wines from their own vineyards.
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Amber warning light flashes for China's wine imports in 2017
Stocks have risen faster than sales, say experts...
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Australia makes big gains in China - wine import data
See the new China wine import figures...
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Chinese wine retailer wants a Bordeaux château
Jiuxian.com has raised a 10 million euro fund...
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Chinese-owned brand to become LaLiga’s official wine partner
Who is the new official wine provider of LaLiga...?
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Wine train to China piled high with Bordeaux
Thousands of bottles of Bordeaux will board the train...
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China grows wine in space to beat harsh climate
China blasts Cabernet, Merlot and Pinot Noir vines into orbit...
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G20 wines: What world leaders drank over dinner in China
And here's the full menu, too...
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Chinese investment continues in Bordeaux with sale of négociant GRM
Bordeaux negociant GRM was sold to the co-founder of Hong Kong based Qeelin Jewellery...
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China: Plans for Ningxia wine classification system revealed
Officials announce plans for the first Ningxia wine classification system...
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New DecanterChina.com: See the Chinese wine zodiac
A new DecanterChina.com has launched to coincide with Chinese New Year...
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ASC Wine Residence in Shanghai to close
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Cabernet Sauvignon reigns in Chinese wine regions, shows report
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Wine sales soar on China's Singles' Day festival
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DAWA 2015: China triples medal wins led by Ningxia
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Australia launches tasting notes for Chinese wine drinkers
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Amazon China starts direct sales of imported wine
Amazon China has begun selling its first batch of imported wines direct to consumers in the country.