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Gerard Basset leads line up for Discover the Origin masterclasses around the UK 28 February, 2014
Leading industry experts to share their experiences with first Wine Buyers forum 28 February, 2014
UK buyers help pick ambassador wines to promote Vin de France 28 February, 2014
Eduardo Chadwick and Patrick McGrath pay their tributes to Michael Cox 28 February, 2014
Hugh Jones: should we be using the public more when tasting and assessing wines? 28 February, 2014
Specialist drinks retailers not enjoying same level of growth as rest of high street says CBI 28 February, 2014
The Week That Was: news, views and opinions on Harpers.co.uk 28 February, 2014
Liberty Wines prioritises customer education over London Wine Fair 27 February, 2014
Enotria 'raises head above parapet' in 2014 27 February, 2014
Bernard Fontannaz, founder of Origin Wine, on why Fairtrade is important for business as a whole 27 February, 2014
Call Time on Duty piles pressure on government as Budget looms 27 February, 2014
Q&A with Nick Tatham MW of Continental Food and Wine, specialists in British, Italian and bulk wine 27 February, 2014
Wine exports from the United States reach record levels 27 February, 2014
Scotch whisky industry seeks clarity over independence 27 February, 2014
Moët UK Sommelier of the Year contest now open 26 February, 2014
ProWein ups Champagne focus 26 February, 2014
Douglas Blyde hears history, gains insight and tastes wines at Fells first summit 26 February, 2014
Speyburn Distillery plans £4m expansion 26 February, 2014
?London start-up delivers craft beers straight to desks 26 February, 2014
Belfast's Direct Wine Shipments to launch wine academy 26 February, 2014
Diageo slapped on wrist by ASA over Captain Morgan ad 26 February, 2014
Weak rand helps South Africa's Distell's sales 25 February, 2014
Southern hemisphere harvests get underway 25 February, 2014
Exploring Conegliano Valdobbiadene: The Land of Prosecco Superior 25 February, 2014
Mark Fiddes how history can give your brand a cause to celebrate 25 February, 2014
Storytelling" lunch with CEO Carolyn Wente and Karl Wente 25 February, 2014
Gallo muscles into premium wine sector 25 February, 2014
UK sales of Fairtrade wine jump 15% in 2013 25 February, 2014
New Cru level for Les Dauphins wine brand 25 February, 2014
D&D London's Avenue restaurant gets relaunch 24 February, 2014
Jonathan Cahill: successful drinks marketing is about understanding consumers' perceptions 24 February, 2014
SITT Spring opens its doors to independents in Manchester 24 February, 2014
Price gap between pub and restaurant meals closing 24 February, 2014
Bibendum to distribute Provence's Château Léoube 24 February, 2014
Fairtrade Fortnight kicks off with wine offers 24 February, 2014
Q&A with Craig Duggan of Signature Wines on the potential of Macedonian wines in the UK 24 February, 2014
Cono Sur to take centre stage when the Tour de France comes to the UK in 2014 24 February, 2014
Vinisud attracts buyers from around the world to highlight its Mediterranean wine and spirits 21 February, 2014
Copestick Murray: Sales Support Manager 21 February, 2014
Ruth Yates joins expert online panel for Harpers debate at PLB Manchester tasting 21 February, 2014
Caroline Gilby goes on a Voyage tasting around central and Eastern Europe 21 February, 2014
Copestick Murray: Assistant Marketing Manager 21 February, 2014
Update: Tributes made from across the trade following the death of Michael Cox 21 February, 2014
The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk 21 February, 2014
Michael Cox UK head of Wines of Chile and respected industry figure has died from cancer 21 February, 2014
Jerry Lockspeiser: when it comes to liking wine preconceptions are everything 21 February, 2014
Half year operating profits significantly down at Treasury Wine Estates 20 February, 2014
Treasury Wine Estates appoints industry outsider as new chief executive 20 February, 2014
Thibaud André on the emerging culture of drinking wine in China 20 February, 2014
Enter Story Headline 20 February, 2014
Copestick Murray shoots for top wine brand spots 20 February, 2014
International memorial services lined up for Charles Grant Gordon 20 February, 2014
Diageo warns of the dangers of any UK departure from the EU 20 February, 2014
Concha y Toro relaunches Frontera in to the UK focusing on Chilean heritage 20 February, 2014
Enter Story Headline 20 February, 2014
CÎROC peach vodka gets UK launch 19 February, 2014
Spirits agency Mangrove forms separate company as growth accelerates 19 February, 2014
Rioja sales to UK flat in 2013 but remains in top spot 19 February, 2014
Giraffe restaurant designer set to launch London BBQ and rum shack 19 February, 2014
Australian Vintage Ltd: UK Senior National Account Manager - London 19 February, 2014
Growth of London Cocktail Week leads to sale 19 February, 2014
Jim Beam Signature Craft 12-Year bourbon set for UK launch 19 February, 2014
London diners opting for more expensive wines, says D&D London 19 February, 2014
Limited supply of French wines on bulk market 18 February, 2014
Karen Capey | Business development manager BWS 18 February, 2014
Marston's to launch new range of craft beers from its regional breweries 18 February, 2014
Tesco strengthens wine product development team 18 February, 2014
Ex-Accolade Wines marketer to lead beer campaign 18 February, 2014
Q&A with John Valentine, founder of Winetrust100, the online wine retailer 18 February, 2014
February bulk wine prices 18 February, 2014
James Lawrence becomes a winemaker for a day at London Cru 18 February, 2014
Online retailer Winetrust100 hits targets for first year 18 February, 2014
Renaissance Pubs to open boutique hotel 18 February, 2014
Portuguese winery Esporão launches first vintage port 17 February, 2014
Chile's ?Viña Morandé seeks new coastal sites in Maule 17 February, 2014
Enter Story Headline 17 February, 2014
Q&A with Ricardo Baettig, chief winemaker at Chile's Viña Morandé 17 February, 2014
Amatuers study tatics, professionals study logisitcs 17 February, 2014
Get involved and keep up to date with our new Call Time On Duty section 17 February, 2014
Chile's Chardonnay crop badly hit by frost 17 February, 2014
PLB says 'change inevitable' 17 February, 2014
Q&A with PLB's managing director John Osborne as he looks to put his stamp on the business 17 February, 2014
Independent's profile: South Down Cellars 17 February, 2014
Eating out sector to grow 3% to £82.5bn in 2014 17 February, 2014
Enter Story Headline 14 February, 2014
Enter Story Headline 14 February, 2014
?Richard Foster on the rise and rise of microbreweries 14 February, 2014
The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk 14 February, 2014
Erin Smith: why for wine lovers Bulgarians have got Valentine's Day right 14 February, 2014
Harpers Awards 2014: still time to enter 14 February, 2014
Vinexpo Asia- Pacific expected to break exhibitor and visitor records 14 February, 2014
Vinexpo launches "Spiritual" as it looks to make spirits a much bigger part of future shows 14 February, 2014
Richard Siddle: are we seeing a return to the good (ish) old days... 13 February, 2014
Naked Wines promotes Eamon FitzGerald to managing director 13 February, 2014
English vineyards escape flood damage 13 February, 2014
Jacob's Creek struggles as Pernod Ricard returns slight increase in half year sales 13 February, 2014
Buyers bullish as larger harvests are a boon for entry level wines 13 February, 2014
Major drinks firms back Harpers call to get producers behind Call Time on Duty campaign 13 February, 2014
Q&A with Rupert Berkmann of Berkmann Wine Cellars 13 February, 2014
Essential Drinks poaches sales director from First Drinks 13 February, 2014
Whyte & Mackay could sell for as high as £450m next week 13 February, 2014
It's wet on our Somerset vines 13 February, 2014
Benevolent joins forces with London Wine Fair to host party 13 February, 2014
Sometimes chocolate and champagne should not mix 13 February, 2014
It's wet, wet, wet down in Somerset 13 February, 2014
?London House: Battersea Square, London SW11 3RA 13 February, 2014
Polpetto: 11 Berwick Street, London W1F 0PL 13 February, 2014
Fine wine prices fall in January for first time in 12 years 12 February, 2014
?India's Soul Tree Wines targets UK retail 12 February, 2014
Matthew Clark's annual tasting a 'complete departure' 12 February, 2014
McWilliam's switches from PLB to Kingsland Wines & Spirits 12 February, 2014
Free Run Wines to boost its French portfolio 12 February, 2014
Gordon's elderflower gin launch backed by seven-figure marketing spend 12 February, 2014
Upbeat January for on-trade as lfl sales up 7.2% 12 February, 2014
'Status quo' is ordered for Diageo and United Spirits deal 12 February, 2014
Matthew Clark boosts wine reputation and sales 11 February, 2014
Q&A with ?Moët & Chandon's chief winemaker Benoît Gouez 11 February, 2014
Barwell & Jones: Regional Account Manager 11 February, 2014
Strong GBP and harvest means UK wine buyers will seek quality over price this year 11 February, 2014
Douglas Blyde visits The Whip at the Running Horse 11 February, 2014
Enotria's annual tasting to be biggest yet 11 February, 2014
Q&A with Laurie Davis, wine controller at Matthew Clark 11 February, 2014
Borough Wines to roll out barrel refill concept to other independents 11 February, 2014
Chileans reassure trade over new rules on adding water to wines 10 February, 2014
?In the on-trade there are only four days of Christmas 10 February, 2014
Minimum pricing would have negligible effect on moderate drinkers, says study 10 February, 2014
Almost one in five consumers buy alcohol at independent discount retailers 10 February, 2014
Douglas Blyde takes a gastronomic tour through Cognac with Eaux de Vie 10 February, 2014
?Brangelina's Rosé to be sold at Berry Bros 10 February, 2014
Q&A: ?Lee Potter Cavanagh, executive bartender for Corrett Restaurants 10 February, 2014
The Co-op celebrates selling 35m bottles of Fairtrade wine in 10 years 10 February, 2014
Minimum Pricing....Am I missing something? 09 February, 2014
Brazilian wines are all set for mainstream distribution across the UK ahead of the World Cup 07 February, 2014
Harpers Report: The best route to market for buyers and sellers of wine 07 February, 2014
?The Smith report: The rise of the Great British pound 07 February, 2014
Jason Wilson on the Riesling syndrome: too sweet or too dry? 07 February, 2014
Harpers Digital 07 February, 2014
Industry experts lined up to offer advice in specialist workshops at Wine Buyers Forum 07 February, 2014
Q&A: ?Nish Kotecha, Director, Myliko Wines 07 February, 2014
PLB takes its wines on the road to independents 07 February, 2014
Katherine Canfield: consumers are listening to those who communicate well 07 February, 2014
Trade divided over this year's 'en primeur' 07 February, 2014
Bibendum's Michael Saunders: "Why wine isn't enough..." 07 February, 2014
Enter Story Headline 07 February, 2014
Q&A: Brent Marris, Winemaker, Marisco Vineyards, Waihopai Valley, Malborough, New Zealand 07 February, 2014
Enter Story Headline 07 February, 2014
Bodegas Muriel to target independents with its Rioja wines through Moreno Wines 07 February, 2014
The French Revolution 07 February, 2014
Restaurant Review: ?Zuma 07 February, 2014
Portugal: searching for an identity 07 February, 2014
Getting ready for SITT : Spring clean your wine list 07 February, 2014
?The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk 07 February, 2014
Boutinot: Head of Marketing 06 February, 2014
Temptestblog 06 February, 2014
Hush Heath Estate: Sales Executive Required 06 February, 2014
Improving picture for UK wine trade, says Rabobank 06 February, 2014
New single serve wine glasses prepare to ramp up UK distribution 06 February, 2014
Liv-ex boss says fine wine storage Vine could be 'game-changer' 06 February, 2014
Q&A with James Miles, Liv-ex co-founder and managing director 06 February, 2014
Domaines Paul Mas acquires eighth vineyard in Languedoc 06 February, 2014
Villa Maria buys Hawkes Bay vineyard 06 February, 2014
Oxford Wine Festival hopes to attract 3,000 consumers 05 February, 2014
Wine videos celebrate 20 years of South African democracy 05 February, 2014
Below cost ban means average bottle of wine must sell above £2.41 05 February, 2014
California's drought could raise foreign wine imports to the US and bulk wine prices 05 February, 2014
Lindsay Oram tries to unravel the complexities of Austrian winemaking 05 February, 2014
Natural wines don't need quirky category, argues Real Wine Fair founder 05 February, 2014
Bibendum to stop its annual tasting in favour of smaller channel specific events 05 February, 2014
Hatch Mansfield takes on Loire's Joseph Mellot across all trade 04 February, 2014
Wines of Rioja to target on-trade in 2014 04 February, 2014
Argentina, Chile and South Africa team up again at ProWein 04 February, 2014
Copestick Murray latches on to World Cup fever with launch of Brazilian Moscato 04 February, 2014
Taste Test: Château Thénac - Côtes de Bergerac 2009 04 February, 2014
JW Filshill buys Lawrence McQueen Wine & Spirits 04 February, 2014
Sparkling wine grows 30% in 2013 for Matthew Clark 04 February, 2014
BrewDog protests against Russia's anti-gay laws with new beer 04 February, 2014
New African importer looks to distribute premium European wine across the continent 04 February, 2014
A Year of plenty:2013 04 February, 2014
Anna Greenhous on the latest attempts to make sake accessible to a mainstream audience 03 February, 2014
Blavod prepares product launches following Christmas sales boost 03 February, 2014
Bibendum chief slams all in the trade yet to support Call Time On Duty campaign 03 February, 2014
Independent merchant Essentially Wine's operating profits up 5% 03 February, 2014
Glenmorangie appoints Marc Hoellinger new chief executive 03 February, 2014
Stevens Garnier sells wholesale and retail business to SH Jones 03 February, 2014
One in four Russian men die by 55 due to alcohol 03 February, 2014
50 Great Portuguese Wines for 2014 Comes to the USA 03 February, 2014
Q&A with Ross Carter, London Wine Fair director 03 February, 2014
London Wine Fair to have 'less corporate feel' 03 February, 2014
Portman alcohol sponsorship code takes effect 03 February, 2014

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