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Quenching Chinese thirst for wine
As more people acquire taste for the drink, producers are eyeing the burgeoning market.
Last Modified: 30 May 2011 08:38

China's thirst for wine is growing at a rapid rate and some researchers believe the market will overtake North America's within the next two years.

Overseas producers are trying to take advantage of China's new-found taste for 'the finer drinks in life' and quench its demand, but local vineyards are also gearing up to be part of the action.

Al Jazeera’s Andrew Thomas, reports from Beijing.

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