
The future of fortified
Fortified wines may have been gaining traction in the UK, according to sommeliers and the on-trade, and they certainly fit well into the premium message, but export volume and value numbers have been mixed.
Read more...Fortified wines may have been gaining traction in the UK, according to sommeliers and the on-trade, and they certainly fit well into the premium message, but export volume and value numbers have been mixed.
Read more...We've criss-crossed the continent to cover four countries this year, and while some are ongoing, others are distinctly new.
Read more...As in any city, Manchester's independent wine merchants are particularly sensitive to the changes and fluctuations of the world around them, which can sometimes be a blessing as well as a curse.
Read more...Diageo Reserve is launching a new global travel show, which will follow a lucky drinks enthusiast on a journey to find the "best drinks in the world".
Read more...Having worked in wine retail at the sharp end, I well remember the run up to Christmas Eve - and in some detail.
Read more...The man known as Mr Chenin tells Harpers how he views the South African wine market's evolution over the past 20 years - and what his plans are now after selling a significant stake in his business to French group AdVini.
Read more...In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.
Read more...Along with the monarchy, Aston Martin, the British sense of humour - and some would say, Downton Abbey - our drinks industry has helped to put Britain on the map and strengthen its image around the world.
Read more...Beaujolais exports to the UK have enjoyed a second year of encouraging growth, with volume up 18% and value up 20.9% between July 2015 and July 2016.
Read more...Reserves from vintage 2015 will be used to supplement reduced yields from this year's harvest in Chablis following disastrous weather in April this year.
Read more...Wine producers across England are reporting an exceptional vintage as harvesting gets under way.
Read more...This year the celebrated Douro producer Quinta do Vallado commemorates its 300th anniversary.
Read more...Independent London retailer Borough Wines & Beers has added two new senior appointments to its team as it continues its rapid expansion.
Read more...Majestic Wine is opening up its beer offering by asking customers vote for what they like and what they enjoy drinking.
Read more...Two leading Rioja producers based in Alava have welcomed fresh details of plans tabled by the breakaway Vineyards of Alava appellation proposal including a move to distinguish itself by discarding Rioja's ageing categories of Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva.
Read more...The wine and spirits division represented the second highest growth area for LVMH in its sales so far this year, with organic growth up 7%.
Read more...As wine consumers have got more savvy, better informed and far more international in their choices - aided by a UK marketplace with arms open to wines from across the globe - France has seen its reputation and fortunes change.
Read more...PR manager Ewan Murray has been with The Wine Society for over a decade. We spoke to him about what makes this cooperative retailer so different
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