Global companies and artisans are finding new opportunities in China through the Eighth China International Import Expo, where specialty products from around the world are thriving in an increasingly open and dynamic market. From fast-growing New Zealand alpaca goods and Colombian chocolates to Australian wines and handmade crafts from Nepal, exhibitors praise the expo as a powerful gateway to Chinese consumers and a catalyst for expanding international trade and cultural exchange.

At Tipsy Hill, 360-degree views of vineyards stretch to the horizon, dotted with eucalyptus trees. Amid the quiet cackle of kookaburras, sixth-generation winemaker Bec Hardy pours sparkling wine from her family’s legacy, while Yorkshireman Richard Dolan reflects on the echoes of home - the pubs of Doncaster, the hills of Malham, and the quiet Sunday mornings in York. In McLaren Vale, cricket, culture, and craftsmanship blend seamlessly, as the couple toast to Yorkshire while shaping some of Australia’s finest wines.

Christmas is the season for celebrating with friends and family - and what better way to toast the festive season than with quality wines that don’t stretch the budget?
Yes, it’s an expensive time of year, but you can still treat yourself to premium drops at wholesale prices thanks to the Bec Hardy Wine Shed Sale. Enjoy, and cheers to a well-stocked festive season! 🍷

Australian winemakers are raising their profiles in China, with producers like Penfolds and Bec Hardy Wines returning to the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. The event offers a vital platform to reconnect with buyers, showcase premium wines, and expand in an increasingly competitive but promising Chinese market.

Why Micro-Weddings Are the New Way to Say “I Do”! Big weddings are out, and intimate celebrations are in. Couples are choosing micro-weddings for their relaxed vibe, personal touch, and focus on what truly matters - love, connection, and great food and wine.

At Tipsy Hill Estate in McLaren Vale, you can celebrate surrounded by stunning gardens and vineyard views, toast at the Bec Hardy Cellar Door, or enjoy a luxury Premium Picnic among the vines. It’s all about creating a day that feels effortless, meaningful, and unmistakably yours.

Your wine’s sparkling in more ways than one! Those “crystals” at the bottom aren’t glass — they’re wine diamonds, and they’re one of nature’s prettiest surprises in a bottle.