China boost U.S. wines exports

"The situation of U.S. wines in the emerging wine markets improved in 2010.  Most markets returned to growth and prospects for the future are very positive across the region.   

Individually, Hong Kong strengthened its position as the world's third largest export market by value, growing nearly 150 percent compared to 2009.  Although the rate of growth of wine exports to China slowed last year, we exported an additional $9.6 million to China in 2010.  China continues to represent a significant opportunity for California wines as interest in our wines continues to spread out from the major hubs of Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou," commented Eric Pope, Wine Institute's Regional Director, Emerging Markets.