In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news, financial news for the drinks trade, Q&As, and opinion stories.
News: London Cru forced to change their labels, Wineist sends samples to customers, Pinot Grigio shortage may raise prices, branding differently in China is critical for wine and Tesco asks consumers to come up with wine descriptors.
London Cru forced to name its wines Thunderbirds-style as wines 1, 2 and 3
Start-up Wineist sends sample wine packs direct to consumers
Pinot Grigio shortage could see consumers opt for other white wines
Wine must adapt its branding for China or face failure
Tesco engages consumers to help revamp wine descriptions
Financial Insights: Euromonitor International finds wine is not as price sensitive as we may think, Cono Sur and Franciacorta doubles sales in the UK and Waitrose warns of lower profits.
Euromonitor finds alcoholic drinks not as price sensitive as trade believes
Tour de France helps Cono Sur wine double sales to £14m
Italy's Franciacorta wines double sales to UK
Waitrose warns of lower profits but still shows growth
Opinion & Q&As: Tim Atkin looks at wine production in China, Ross Sleet gives his view from the Cape on South African wines and Guy Woodward talks about the importance of the people behind the wines.
Tim Atkin: why the Chinese wine market is so hared to predict
Ross Sleet from Cape Legends harks back through the years of South African wine
Guy Woodward: Why its the people we remember and not their wine