Bright and bubbly

Nothing makes New Year's Eve sparkle like a bit of the bubbly, and China has jumped onto the bandwagon in a big way.

"While red wines predominate in China," according to the international trade show Vinexpo's 2014 report, "white wines, roses and sparkling wines are growing - with a special focus on premium products at the top or mid-range."

"While overall wine consumption worldwide grew by 3.23 percent between 2008 and 2012, consumption of sparkling wines, which accounts for 7.9 percent, outpaced the overall segment, increasing by 5.66 percent."