There is a long history of wine in China, going back to dynasties several thousand years ago. Lately there has been an increase in vineyards planted and wine production overall, but the quality of these wines and their impact is questionable. Red wines are the overwhelming favorite in China for consumers and this shows up in vineyard plantings, as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon dominate, as far as recognized varieties. There are numerous inexpensive wines that are of modest quality at best, but there are also some expensive wines ($50 and up) that are of very good quality The Chinese wine scene is undoubtedly up in the air.