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Bargain Booze expands in south of England 31 March, 2014
Matua introduces new Legends range to its New Zealand wine portfolio 31 March, 2014
Heston Blumenthal to take Fat Duck and Dinner to Melbourne 31 March, 2014
Echo Falls revamps design to support higher prices 31 March, 2014
Over 200 restaurants, bars and merchants back natural wine in April for Real Wine Fair 31 March, 2014
Diageo shakes up global management team 31 March, 2014
ProWine China 2014 to add 50% more space 31 March, 2014
French bulk wine availability strictly limited 31 March, 2014
French bulk wine prices jump by up to 65% 31 March, 2014
The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk 28 March, 2014
Katie Jones of Domaine Jones on the adventure of making her own wines in the Languedoc 28 March, 2014
Pernod Ricard reports disappointing Chinese New Year sales 28 March, 2014
Wines of Brazil hopes official World Cup wine will help boost its wines sales in the UK 28 March, 2014
Jancis Robinson and Justin Howard-Sneyd part of speaker line-up at UK's first cool climate event 28 March, 2014
Enter Story Headline 28 March, 2014
Wines of Argentina's Cambalache event sells 600 tickets in three and half hours 28 March, 2014
Geoffrey Dean reveals his 12 wine discoveries at "best ever" ProWein 28 March, 2014
?Ardbeg to release limited edition 'Auriverdes' as its tribute to the Brazilian World Cup 28 March, 2014
So what do you think will happen to the 2014 Vintage? 28 March, 2014
Drinkaware's Derek Lewis to head up Community Alcohol Partnerships scheme 28 March, 2014
Pomerol's La Conseillante buys new plot 27 March, 2014
Wine sales down 2% in on and off-trade, says WSTA report 27 March, 2014
Call My Wine Bluff hopes to top £1m in money raised at May 8 event 27 March, 2014
Enter Story Headline 27 March, 2014
Wine Australia prepares for on-trade push 27 March, 2014
Tennessee whiskey repeal bill shot down - for now 27 March, 2014
Enter Story Headline 27 March, 2014
?Shareholders approve Suntory acquisition of Jim Beam for US$16 billion 27 March, 2014
Pernod Ricard's chief marketer warns brands at risk of "Wikileaks moment" 27 March, 2014
Les Grands Chais de France to launch wine based and sparkling wine over ice brands to the UK 26 March, 2014
ProWein visitors up 7% to 48,000 26 March, 2014
NZ wineries import Sauvignon Blanc to cope with demand 26 March, 2014
Adnams Cellar & Kitchen retail sales up 6% 26 March, 2014
Pontet-Canet's early high price could make it 'un-saleable' 26 March, 2014
Accolade Wines recapitalises with US $300m finance facility 26 March, 2014
Q&A with James Marvin, winner of BBC's Michel Roux's Service programme, three years on 26 March, 2014
'Sinful' wine and beer RTD launches 26 March, 2014
?Wines of Argentina's Cambalache returns: tickets on sale tomorrow 26 March, 2014
I Heart Wine close to hitting 1 million case sales around the world 26 March, 2014
Busaba Eathai's first bar opens 25 March, 2014
Prosecco cocktails could be next big UK drinking trend, says Robin Copestick 25 March, 2014
Global wine industry gambles on North America and China 25 March, 2014
South African brands must invest more to bolster premium wines, says WOSA chief 25 March, 2014
Australian harvest smaller than 2013, with quality "mixed bag" 25 March, 2014
Spanish wine storms into second place at Laithwaite's 25 March, 2014
?Kingsland appoints Guy Young as commercial director 25 March, 2014
Beltrán Domecq, president of the Consejo Regulador, on sherry's changing image in the UK 25 March, 2014
Enter Story Headline 24 March, 2014
UK to host 2016 International Cool Climate Wine Symposium 24 March, 2014
Accolade Wines' no longer 'slow to react', says UK chief 24 March, 2014
Treasury Wine Estates looks to double the size of its travel retail business 24 March, 2014
Major shake-up at Ehrmanns 24 March, 2014
Industry leaders say reduced glass recycling costs have saved businesses 24 March, 2014
Enter Story Headline 24 March, 2014
?Stevens Garnier appointed UK distributor of Mouton Cadet 24 March, 2014
ProWein gets off to strong start, says fair director 24 March, 2014
Mike Matthews on the wine wonders to be found in Eastern and Central Europe 24 March, 2014
?Michael Degen of Messe Düsseldorf on what makes ProWein so relevant for global wine trade 23 March, 2014
Changes to packaging waste recycling costs could save wine and spirit sector £38m 21 March, 2014
?William Grant appoints Rob Allanson as global ambassador 21 March, 2014
Enter Story Headline 21 March, 2014
The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk 21 March, 2014
UK wine industry is not on same footing as beer, cider and whisky, says Wilson Drinks Report 21 March, 2014
Dr John Holmes of Sheffield Alcohol Research Group questions Budget's alcohol duty cuts 21 March, 2014
Sitt Spring 21 March, 2014
Hardys to be official wine sponsor of English cricket team 21 March, 2014
Majestic's shares fall 20% on back of profits warning for financial year 21 March, 2014
?Lidl's chief departs over "unbridgeable" differences 21 March, 2014
Les Grand Chais de France backs independents by signing up to Best Practice Guidelines 21 March, 2014
Jeff Clarke of Ara in Marlborough on New Zealand's 2014 vintage and plans for the UK 21 March, 2014
Enter Story Headline 20 March, 2014
Consumers prefer screwcaps, says survey 20 March, 2014
Spar launches its fifth annual nationwide wine festival 20 March, 2014
Budget 2014: Younger consumers look to boost own finances 20 March, 2014
Wine shipments from the west coast of America threatened by strikes 20 March, 2014
Enter Story Headline 20 March, 2014
Enter Story Headline 20 March, 2014
Battle over Tennessee Bourbon whiskey intensifies 20 March, 2014
Enter Story Headline 20 March, 2014
Marcelo Papa at Casillero del Diablo on the exciting changes in Chilean winemaking 20 March, 2014
Scrapping duty escalator will benefit wine and spirits trade by £175m 19 March, 2014
Q&A with Nick Mantella, managing director Grupo Codorniu UK 19 March, 2014
Drinks trade nervously anticipates Budget 19 March, 2014
Mario Pablo Silva, Casa Silva's managing director, on Chile's harvest 19 March, 2014
Caution urged as eating-out sector returns to growth 19 March, 2014
Alcohol duty escalator scrapped in Budget 19 March, 2014
No sour grapes over Budget 19 March, 2014
New members elected to Gran Orden de Caballeros for services to Spanish wine industry 19 March, 2014
Enter Story Headline 19 March, 2014
Owners of Bladnoch whisky distillery go into liquidation 19 March, 2014
Gemma McKenna 19 March, 2014
Gemma McKenna: No sour grapes over Budget 19 March, 2014
Scrapping duty escalator could be bad news for suppliers warns Robin Copestick 19 March, 2014
French wine prices skyrocket following second small harvest 19 March, 2014
Budget 2014 Live Updates: Trade celebrates the end of duty escalator 19 March, 2014
Bacardí launches multi-million pound marketing campaign 18 March, 2014
California now making the "white space" wines people want to buy says Joel Peterson 18 March, 2014
Wine price comparison site to predict when low prices are coming 18 March, 2014
The Benevolent Ball raises over £40k 18 March, 2014
?New Zealand on track for record crop 18 March, 2014
Spain must plant more international grape varieties, says Rabobank 18 March, 2014
Anna Greenhous looks at the best options for entry level sake 18 March, 2014
Key beer sponsors pull out of US St Patrick's Day celebrations over gay ban 17 March, 2014
Countdown to Budget: pubs more reliant on wine and spirits sales says CGA study 17 March, 2014
Hello Vino acquires social wine app Corkbin- the "Instagram" of wine 17 March, 2014
Public poll gives overwhelming support to cuts in duty in this week's Budget 17 March, 2014
Mark Fiddes sorts the Messis from the Rooneys in the Wine World Cup 17 March, 2014
Treasury Wine Estates: Customer Marketing Manager - Fine Wine 17 March, 2014
The week ahead: Budget and tastings dominate the agenda 17 March, 2014
America unites for first California, Washington and Oregon Go West! UK tasting 14 March, 2014
Kleine Zalze to launch wine range to celebrate its new Fairtrade status 14 March, 2014
Pippa Hayward on why Spain has prospered whilst others have failed 14 March, 2014
Wine and spirits industry in one last push to halt duty escalator in next week's Budget 14 March, 2014
Discover the Origin to hold two masterclasses with Gerard Basset 14 March, 2014
Enter Story Headline 14 March, 2014
UK on verge of an "almighty price war" warns PLB's John Osborne 14 March, 2014
The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk 14 March, 2014
Enter Story Headline 14 March, 2014
Melissa Draycott on how González Byass is expanding its Spanish wine offer 14 March, 2014
Miracle Machine designed to turn water into wine was publicity stunt 13 March, 2014
Bargain Booze franchisees set for bonus payment 13 March, 2014
Campari acquires Canadian whiskey brand for $170 million 13 March, 2014
UK sales of organic wine fall 13 March, 2014
Bibendum: National Account Manager - Catering 13 March, 2014
Enter Story Headline 13 March, 2014
Bibendum strengthens Australian portfolio with Wynns 13 March, 2014
Budget Day is coming soon! 13 March, 2014
Q&A with Origin Wine founder Bernard Fontannaz, who talks quality control and looking outside South Africa 13 March, 2014
Constellation Brands stock hits 52-week high 12 March, 2014
Instil Drinks Company: National Accounts Manager 12 March, 2014
How California's wine kings lead the industry 12 March, 2014
Richard Foster: the first 20 pubs I visited with my daughter 12 March, 2014
Prosecco's mass appeal may limit growth, says Cava boss 12 March, 2014
Best buyers understand and work with their suppliers, hears Wine Buyers Forum 12 March, 2014
Bernard Fontannaz slams wine critics who claim Fairtrade wines should "overdeliver" 12 March, 2014
Duty escalator to blame for shrinking Scotch sales in UK 12 March, 2014
WSTA launches more accessible website 12 March, 2014
Mateus launches four wines combining international and Portuguese grapes 11 March, 2014
Q&A with Edward Robinson, Fairtrade wine buyer at the Co-operative 11 March, 2014
The Smith Report: Why building strong brands is critical when your currency is weak 11 March, 2014
The Co-op revamps wine range to focus on own brand 11 March, 2014
Alliance Wine aims to create 'iconic' rosé brand 11 March, 2014
Wine in danger of losing share to other categories, says report 11 March, 2014
Up to 40 wineries look to be granted the new Cape Vintner Classification in South Africa 11 March, 2014
Heather Dougherty looks at radical winemaking in Chile with Marcelo Retamal 11 March, 2014
How to develop wineries that offer relaxation and wow factor 11 March, 2014
Indie rock band the 1975 to headline Bushmills gig 11 March, 2014
Average 2013 harvest "very necessary", says head of Bordeaux body 10 March, 2014
Deadline for Harpers Awards 2014 extended for a further week 10 March, 2014
Enter Story Headline 10 March, 2014
Over 100 buyers head to Windsor to take part in first Wine Buyers' Forum 10 March, 2014
Chile's De Martino winery has a 'Damascene conversion', says Anne Krebiehl 10 March, 2014
Buckingham Schenk ramps up sales of pre-filled wine goblets 10 March, 2014
?Liv-ex Fine Wine indices continue to decline 10 March, 2014
Q&A: ?Nick Tatham MW wine development manager for Continental Wine and Food 07 March, 2014
Q&A: Isabelle Kanaan and Sébastien du Boullay, Sud de France 07 March, 2014
Sud de France to invest more funds to drive distribution in independents and the on-trade 07 March, 2014
SITT: An independent perspective 07 March, 2014
Restaurant review: Bar Tozino 07 March, 2014
Q&A: Bruce Perry, sales director, Eaux de Vie 07 March, 2014
Hallgarten Druitt & Novum Wines: Regional Accounts Manager - East Anglia/Cambs 07 March, 2014
The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk 07 March, 2014
Richard Siddle: why nothing beats doing business face to face 07 March, 2014
Q&A: Agustin Trapero, head sommelier, Launceston Place 07 March, 2014
Jason Wilson: It is finally time to take 'blush' seriously? 07 March, 2014
How growth in tapas is driving consumer understanding of Spanish wine 07 March, 2014
How China is opening its doors to mainstream imported wine 07 March, 2014
Christmas 2013: the winners and losers 07 March, 2014
Why peer and consumer reviews are becoming crucial to online success 07 March, 2014
The merchants of vintage 07 March, 2014
Spain: food for thought 07 March, 2014
Tim Atkin MW: Can we really believe it when a wine is awarded 100 points? 07 March, 2014
Q&A: Agustin Trapero, head sommelier at Michelin-starred Launceston Place 07 March, 2014
New Vinexpo chief open to idea of starting new shows around the world 07 March, 2014
Big interview: Vinexpo's new ceo,Guillaume Deglise, and his plans to modernise the show 07 March, 2014
Working together: leading independent merchants pool their skills and resources 07 March, 2014
Treasury Wine Estates presents its independent strategy to Top Merchants 07 March, 2014
Q&A: Bruce Perry, sales director, Eaux de Vie 07 March, 2014
Q&A: Scotland's Inverarity Morton talks Scottish business, new wine range and independence 06 March, 2014
New device aims to turn water into wine 06 March, 2014
Vente-privee.com to launch wine flash sales in the UK 06 March, 2014
Portugal claims its wine sales are 'misrepresented' in UK 06 March, 2014
TaxPayers Alliance calls on the public to get behind Call Time On Duty campaign 06 March, 2014
Enter Story Headline 06 March, 2014
Tim Wildman MW on the vision behind his Vineyard Safaris tourism concept Down Under 06 March, 2014
Bottle Green's on-trade arm going from 'strength to strength' 06 March, 2014
New Scottish whisky region to be created on the Island of Harris in the Outer Hebrides 06 March, 2014
Wines of Argentina's Cambalache event to return to London in April 06 March, 2014
Matthew Dickinson: Who really benefits from wine fairs? 06 March, 2014
?Brown-Forman raises fiscal outlook for 2014 06 March, 2014
AB InBev launches rum-flavoured beer Cubanisto 06 March, 2014
France's LGI Wines promotes winemaker Xavier Roger to MD 06 March, 2014
In the spotlight: Fairtrade issues in South Africa 05 March, 2014
Enter Story Headline 05 March, 2014
Enter Story Headline 05 March, 2014
Jason Atherton to open restaurant in London's Tower 42 05 March, 2014
Ruinart: 2013 was good year in Champagne 05 March, 2014
Matthew Clark to distribute Catalan wine Herencia Altés 05 March, 2014
González Byass sees rapid growth in on-trade 05 March, 2014
The Co-operative looks to convert mainstream wine brands to Fairtrade 04 March, 2014
Independents to receive expert advice on online retailing at PLB Manchester roadshow 04 March, 2014
Vinum: Sales Representative 04 March, 2014
Jo Wehring, UK market manager for Wines of South Africa, talks Fairtrade 04 March, 2014
Mike Paul: is the new EU planting wine regime a missed opportunity or pragmatic compromise? 04 March, 2014
Scotch whisky verification scheme at risk if independence goes ahead 04 March, 2014
Virgin Wines to sell fine wines from New World 04 March, 2014
?Diageo appoints exclusive national broker for Canada 04 March, 2014
Avery's falls into red as demand for en primeur declines 04 March, 2014
Armit Wines: Buying Assistant 04 March, 2014
Moet Hennessey launches sparkling Argentinian wine in UK 04 March, 2014
Memorial service for Michael Cox to be held on April 10 at Southwark Cathedral 03 March, 2014
Alliance Wine boosts sales team 03 March, 2014
Australian Vintage sees UK bulk wine sales fall but remains optimistic 03 March, 2014
Loch Lomond Distillery Company acquired by private equity 03 March, 2014
Oyster Bay owner Delegat's sees European sales fall 14% 03 March, 2014
PLB to distribute Australia's Capel Vale 03 March, 2014

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