A French government advisory body, France AgriMer, has estimated that French vineyards are expected to produce 37.2 million hectolitres in the 2017 grape harvest now underway, about 18 per cent below the lower - than - usual 2016 vintage. (afr.com)
The news was announced when China's domestic wine production has been dropping for five years now, with production in 2017 totalling only at 10 million hectolitres as a result of fierce competition from imported wines. (thedrinksbusiness.com)
The new 30,000 hectolitre brewery will also contain a visitor centre for brewery tours and an on - site pub which will double up as a venue for music, events and functions. (thedrinksbusiness.com)