China To Become Leading Wine Producer?

Tag: chinese cigarettes

The report, which predicts the state of world of wine in 50 years, also says China will "rival the best of Bordeaux".

Based on the opinions of its four Masters of Wine, the report also spelled out some encouraging predictions for lesser-known wine countries and stark warnings for other, bigger producers.

By 2058, "big brand booze" would dominate the market, with wine resembling cigarettes. It will be commonplace, said the report, to ask for "Lindemans Light" or "Waitrose White".