U.S. wine exports rose 64% in mainland China in 2009

The recession also took its toll, with the value of U.S. wine imports to South Korea dropping 24 percent last year.  

That contrasts with other Asian nations, which increased their demand during the slump. China saw a 64 percent gain to $35.6 million, Japan rose 28 percent to $78.5 million, and Hong Kong increased 83 percent to $46.9 million. Worldwide U.S. exports declined 9.5 percent.