“At that time, many people, including those in the industry, didn’t think very highly of Chinese wine,” she says. Chen herself was also recognised as “Wine Figure of the Year” by RVF in 2016 and “Most Influential Winery Owner in China” by the China Wine Power List in 2020. Chen’s success and passion for Chinese wine has clearly had a huge impact on her daughter, Zhu Lili. Chen and Zhu hope to continue to elevate the status of Chinese wine globally through their work. Advertisement“The most valuable thing I’ve learned from my mum is the passion for Chinese wine and the country’s winemaking industry,” Zhu says.