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February 17th 2012
Who is Who in China
By Jim Boyce in China

The formula for the typical ‘Wine in China’ story is no secret. Take an anecdote about businessmen mixing Chateau Lafite with Coke. Offset it with a tale of a young professional who is “passionate” about wine and taking a beginner’s class. Throw in some customs statistics to show the market’s growth, add a few quotes from foreigners who work for wine distributors, and end with “time will tell”.
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September 2nd 2008
Who is Who in Germany

by Joel B. Payne

Joel B. Payne compiled this survey from questionnaires sent to almost 500 key members of the trade. The results show that in a market as fractured as Germany, and driven by discount chains, there was little consensus in many categories.

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July 15th 2008
Who is Who in the Netherlands

 by Cees van Casteren

Our reader’s survey was compiled from responses to a questionnaire sent to 280 key members of the Dutch wine trade. As always, the results may be subject to discussion, but they offer insight to and a better understanding of this unique market.

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June 27th 2008
Who is Who in the United States

by Larry Walker

This survey was compiled from questionnaires sent to 300 key members of the trade. The results show that in a market as large and fractured as the United States, there was a somewhat surprising consistency, at least in some categories.

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April 5th 2008
Who is Who in Belgium

by Hervé Lalau

Belgian journalist Hervé Lalau compiled this survey from questionnaires sent to key members of the wine trade. The results show a market that is as split as Belgium itself, between its French and Dutch speaking populations.

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March 3rd 2008
Who is Who in Canada

by Tony Aspler

The Canadian beverage alcohol scene is fragmented into ten autonomous provinces, each regulating its own pricing, warehousing and distribution of wine, spirits and beer.

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December 20th 2007
Who is Who in Japan

by Ned Goodwin

The results of our survey were compiled by Ned Goodwin from responses to a questionnaire sent to 250 key members of the Japanese wine trade. The results offer a window into this very interesting, luxury-hungry market.

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October 10th 2007
Who is Who in Russia
by Eleonora Scholes

Our survey was compiled and written by Eleonora Scholes from responses to a questionnaire sent to 250 key members of the Russian wine trade. As always, the results may be subject to discussion, but they offer insight into this complex and challenging, yet highly attractive, market.
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August 23rd 2007
Who is Who in Singapore

by Jenny Tan

For a country with a population of only 4.5 million, Singapore doesn’t seem a likely place to sell high volumes. And yet it is a country that plays host to some of the most iconic wine events in the region, observes Jenny Tan. She takes a closer look at who is most influential in this important market.

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June 12th 2007
Who is Who in Hong Kong
by Robby Nimmo

Like India and Singapore, the subject of our Who’s Who in the coming issue, Hong Kong’s wine trade business was developed by British colonials and expatriates from a wide range of other countries. This picture has changed radically since the handover to China, notes Robby Nimmo, and continues to change almost daily.
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