Uncorking new desires

Bo Barret, a winemaker at the Chateau Montelena Winery in the Napa Valley, United States, came to Beijing last week for a media wine tasting and dinner at Maison Boulud. The tasting marks the entrance of the high-end wine into China.

The history of the winery dates back to 1882, making it one of the oldest in the US. Barret's China tour also covered Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Macao. It was his first visit to China.

Until the end of the 20th century, most connoisseurs believed the French would always reign supreme as the source of the best wines.