Burgundy en primeur 2015: What to expect from reds

The consensus is that 2015's red vintage will make an impression as Burgundy en premeur tastings prepare to get underway next week, with many wineries benefitting from picking early and mitigating the effects of a hot summer.

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

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.

Champagne leaves Prosecco in the dust as the New Year wine of choice

The unfailing success of Prosecco encountered a roadblock on New Years Eve as UK consumers ditched Italian fizz in favour of Champagne.

Cocktail group reports record festive trading

Early reports show that the hospitality industry received a welcome boost over the Christmas period thanks in part to December 23, 24 and 25 falling over the weekend.

Man reviews 366 drams in 366 days to build a mammoth beginner's guide to whisky

A North Yorkshire father-of-three is nearing the end of a year-long whisky-tasting marathon in order to educate whisky beginners and raise money for charity.

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Viña Caliterra receives first carboNZero certification in Chile

Viña Caliterra has become the first winery in Chile to gain a sustainability certificate for their efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gases.

Looking back on 2016 and ahead to 2017: David Gleave MW, Liberty Wines

David Gleave MW predicts what he thinks will be the biggest trends of 2017, and talks about his plans to broaden his horizons by giving Try January - the initiative to encourage people to try something new in the month of Jan - a go. 

Wines from New Zealand and Argentina named the biggest winners of 2016

Brits' love of New World wine accelerated in 2016, with New Zealand and Argentina showing the biggest sales growth in the 12 months to November 2016.

English fizz beats Champagne to become official Boat Race partner

Leading English winery Chapel Down has become an official partner of the annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, replacing Champagne Bollinger.

Number of countries drinking English wine increased by a third in 2016

Sales of English Wine reached new heights in 2016, according to DEFRA.

Let's Talk Uruguay

As Uruguay's leading producer of premium wines, Bodega Garzón is approaching the promotion of both its portfolio and Uruguay in a fascinating way.

Q&A: Trevor Gulliver, chief executive, St John

Trevor Gulliver and celebrated chef Fergus Henderson revolutionised modern British dining with St John's nose-to-tail cooking ethos.

Logistics: Coping with the cuts

The ability to cut supply chain costs while at the same time maintaining a high-quality distribution service has become a holy grail for many wine merchants and retailers.

Eden Mill is putting itself - and St Andrews - on the gin and whisky map

Visitors to the Scottish town of St Andrews will no doubt have heard of the university, its hallowed 18th green as the birthplace of golf and, as time goes on, Eden Mill.

A taste for fizz

Champagne and Britain are inextricably linked. As the region's longest-standing, largest export market, hovering steadily around the 33 million bottle mark every year, it is surprising that the sound of popping corks does not drown out all other noise.

Tax accounts for 50% of consumers' alcohol shop this Christmas

Baskets and trolleys are heavy at this time of year with alcohol for the festive season, but they would feel considerably lighter if it wasn't for the high rate of duty in the UK.

Lanchester Wines acquires majority share in The Wine Fusion

Lanchester Wines hasunveiled plans to extend its networks within the global wine sector via the acquisition of London-based wine production and agency house, The Wine Fusion.

Three new appellations awarded Côtes du Rhône Villages (with Geographical Names) status

France's second largest AOC winegrowing region has promoted three new villages within the appellation hierarchy.

Liv-ex year review: Fine wine hits five-year high as Bordeaux gets back on top

2016 was the year that Bordeaux recovered after four years of decline and the fine wine market received a significant post-Brexit boost.