Chinese are actually highly successful in copying designer handbags, expensive watches and golf sets etc.-practically everything except humans. But liquid is a recent addition flooding the market. Nowhere else it is just a bigger status symbol with an aspirational label as fine wines in China. Drinking a premium fine wine shows that the individual is a rich connoisseur of wine and contains a top social status. In fact, a stylish fashion together with high price, is an important factor while choosing the wine, as outlined by local wine experts.

French wines are considered top dogs-but only reds. Whites are reserved for ladies to appreciate. Not surprising China and Hong Kong had become the largest consumers of Bordeaux wines a year ago even though some Chinese investors happen to be busy buying important Chateaux in Bordeaux as well as other parts of France over the last 36 months.