
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 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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What is residual sugar in wine? – Ask Decanter
And how does it influence the taste of wine...?
By Sylvia Wu Published
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English vineyards reopen for visits post-lockdown
English wine producers are getting ready to reopen doors to visitors as the Covid-19 lockdown eases...
By Sylvia Wu Published
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China: Wine imports drop but trade points to green shoots
Bottled wine import in China has dropped by over a quarter in both volume and value during January to April 2020
By Sylvia Wu Published
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How to host a virtual wine tasting – Ask Decanter
What to think about and prepare before hosting an online tasting?
By Sylvia Wu Published
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What is Kosher wine? – Ask Decanter
What does kosher mean and how is a kosher wine made?
By Sylvia Wu Published
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Ningxia wines: What’s on the horizon?
From Ningxia geology to the new regional brand 'Ningxia Hong', here's the latest report on China's up-and-coming fine wine region in the wild northwest.
By Sylvia Wu Last updated
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More than 1200 fine wine lovers attend the 2019 Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter
The sixth edition of Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter has attracted over 1,200 wine lovers to taste over 160 star producers from 17 countries.
By Sylvia Wu Last updated
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English sparkling wine: Panel tasting
Sussex and Hampshire shine
By Sylvia Wu Published
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Who gained stars in the Michelin Guide Shanghai 2020?
See the full list....
By Sylvia Wu Last updated
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How to pair wine with sushi
Sushi comes in myriad styles, so choose your wine pairing carefully
By Sylvia Wu Published
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China: How the Ningxia 2017 harvest is looking
Will it be a vintage year in China?...
By Sylvia Wu Last updated
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Decanter returns to Shanghai with inaugural ‘Wine Legends Room’
Decanter is returning to Shanghai with a sixth edition of its Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter on Saturday, 16 November 2019, featuring an all-star Grand Tasting, five Masterclasses and a first ‘Wine Legends Room’.
By Sylvia Wu Last updated
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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
By Sylvia Wu Last updated
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What are the latest trends for Chinese wine consumers – report
From the ProWine China trade forum...
By Sylvia Wu Published
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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...
By Sylvia Wu Published
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How far should you put your nose into the glass? – ask Decanter
Perfect your technique...
By Sylvia Wu Published
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How can a dry wine taste sweet? Ask Decanter
Is your wine tricking you?...
By Sylvia Wu Published
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DAWA 2017: Chinese Marselan wine scoops top award
Is Marselan the new face of Chinese wine?...
By Sylvia Wu Published
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Bordeaux’s Château Fauchey sold to Hong Kong investor
HK-based private club owner buys Bordeaux winery...
By Sylvia Wu Published
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Amber warning light flashes for China’s wine imports in 2017
Stocks have risen faster than sales, say experts...
By Sylvia Wu Last updated
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Australia makes big gains in China – wine import data
See the new China wine import figures...
By Sylvia Wu Last updated
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Chinese wine retailer wants a Bordeaux château
Jiuxian.com has raised a 10 million euro fund...
By Sylvia Wu Published
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Chinese-owned brand to become LaLiga’s official wine partner
Who is the new official wine provider of LaLiga...?
By Sylvia Wu Published
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China grows wine in space to beat harsh climate
China blasts Cabernet, Merlot and Pinot Noir vines into orbit...
By Sylvia Wu Published
