Wine news October 7, 2016

The Wall Street Journal on the best wines to pair with Chinese food. "In fact, a sparkling rosé might be the best choice for wine drinkers who don’t want to think too much about pairings."

Eric Asimov in the New York Times picks his top wines under $20 for the fall. "I want exciting and distinctive, which often requires more labor-intensive, expensive farming and winemaking."

CNN on why the French want in on South Africa's wines. "Last month the French wine giant AdVini acquired 51% of Ken Forrester Wines, a major producer in the South African wine industry -- the most recent example of a number of acquisitions over the past few years."

The Telegraph on the match between chocolate and wine. "The golden rule is to match the level of sweetness in the dessert with that of the wine."