Shanghai International Commodity Auction Co. Ltd. has signed an joint agreement with Australian Wine Index (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. to operate fine wine auctions together.

“AWI is proud to be the first in company in history to hold fine wine auctions in Mainland China” said Mr. Andrew Basset, Director of Australian Wine Index (Singapore). “This will provide fine wine collectors in China, the venue and opportunity to start, and profit from their wine collection”.

Mr. Edward Davidson (AWI) will be the appointed Fine Wine Expert, who will lead Australian Wine Index, together with Shanghai International Commodity Auction Co. Ltd, as the pioneers to auction fine wine collections in Shanghai.

A Fine Pedigree
Shanghai International Commodity Auction Co, Ltd. was established two decades ago in Shanghai, by approval of Commerce Ministry of China and Shanghai Municipal Government. It is one of first two auction houses that emerged after the Reform and Opening policies were implemented in China.

Since its establishment, GUOPAI organizes many auction activities that draw famous reputation in China - In March 2003, it sold a naming right by auction for a maglev train, the first commercial one in China. November of 2009 witnessed its honor to be the official auction partner of Expo 2010 Shanghai.

Australian Wine Index (AWI) was opened to respond to the increased demand for fine wine in the Asia Pacific region. AWI is dedicated to sourcing the most sought after wines found in Australia. We have forged strong ties with vineyards throughout Australia, and are able to acquire the latest and best-known Australian fine wines at competitive prices. Our services encompass all aspects of fine wine collection, from purchasing wine and logistics to providing capital growth advice to investors who desire to profit from their wine collection.

AWI provides its services throughout the Asia Pacific with full-service offices in Singapore and representative bureaus in Sydney, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Our clients are based in every major Asian city, as well as Australia and New Zealand.

Company Name:   Australian Wine Index (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Address:   3 Pickering Street, #01-66, Nankin Row, China Square Central, Singapore 048660
Media Contact:   David Chong
Telephone:   +65 6327 8975
Email:   david.chong@australianwineindex.com
Website:   http://www.australianwineindex.com