Published: 22 November, 2010
The Hospices de Beaune auction in Burgundy has given local producers renewed optimism.
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Published: 22 November, 2010
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Published: 22 November, 2010
Harpers Chile Summit has kicked off with an off-trade debate ? buyers from Tesco and Sainsbury's will be addressing delegates along with independent retailers and producers.
Issues on the agenda include varietals, price points, premiumisation, consumer education and where Chile sits in the New World/South American category.
This afternoon an on-trade debate will include Hakkasan's group wine buyer Christine Parkinson and the Cinammon Club's sommelier Laurant Chaniac. They will look at where Chile sits on a wine list, the right varietals for the on-trade, opportunities for premium listings and consumer education will all be addressed.
Trading issues such as currency and distribution will also be up for debate throughout the day at London's Soho Hotel.
Masters of Wine Peter McCombie and Peter Richards will be sharing their expertise on Chilean wine in a series of exclusive masterclasses later on today.
McCombie will challenge perceptions of Chilean wine and show how better sourcing makes it easier to upsell to customers with wines that express the excellence of its winemaking. Richards' masterclass will address diversity within Chile.
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Published: 19 November, 2010
The trade is being urged to enthuse consumers next year with the first National Wine Month, an initiative being run by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
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Published: 19 November, 2010
The Famous Grouse has launched its 15th consecutive Christmas TV advertising campaign which is estimated to reach 40 million viewers.
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Published: 19 November, 2010
Drinks businesses are reporting "outstanding results" which means good job prospects, according to drinks recruitment agency, Chin Chin Jobs.
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Published: 19 November, 2010
Veuve Clicquot has confirmed that the Champagne shipment discovered on a wreck at the bottom of the Baltic sea last July includes Veuve Clicquot Champagne.
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Published: 19 November, 2010
Sterling gained against the US dollar yesterday as positive retail sales figures and factory orders helped lift the pound back over $1.60/£1 but it struggled to hold above that level.
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Published: 19 November, 2010
Diageo has been linked with a bid for Jim Beam, the number two American whiskey brand after Jack Daniel's.
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Published: 19 November, 2010
VAT should be increased on drinks sold in supermarkets and off-licences - but not the on-trade, a leading doctor has suggested.
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Published: 19 November, 2010
Fuller's, the London brewer and pubs operator, has reported a big increase in profits, helped by a strong performance from its wine division.
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Published: 19 November, 2010
Anyone looking to service the independent or on-trade sectors is today encouraged to join the growing the number of suppliers that are using Harpers Wine & Spirit's #winedealfriday to offer special deals directly through Twitter, the social media service.
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Published: 18 November, 2010
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Published: 18 November, 2010
A website dedicated to showcasing British drinks and promoting the best places to visit has been launched by industry journalist, Susanna Forbes.
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Published: 18 November, 2010
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Published: 18 November, 2010
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Published: 18 November, 2010
Two Masters of Wine - Peter McCombie and Peter Richards - will be sharing their expertise on Chilean wine in a series of exclusive masterclasses at the Harpers Chile Summit on Monday, November 22.
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Published: 18 November, 2010
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