Chile's Santa Rita welcomes new winemaker

Viña Santa Rita has announced the appointment of Oscar Salas as head winemaker of the Santa Rita 120 tier of wines.

South African wine reaches all time high at auction

Prices at the 42nd annual Nederburg Auction reached all all-time high at the weekend.

Robinsons adds trio to South African portfolio

Robinsons Brewery are about to begin an exclusive partnership with three South African boutique wine producers.

Diageo preparing to slash "hundreds" of UK jobs

Drinks giant Diageo is being reportedly preparing to axe up to 400 of jobs in a bid to save money.

Vins de Bordeaux launches promo campaign with leading restaurant group

The Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB) is running a promotional campaign with six brands within one of the UK's leading restaurant and pub companies.

More time spent eating and drinking is a window of opportunity for the trade

Despite leisure time being increasingly squeezed, consumers are devoting more and more time to eating and drinking, new data suggests.

UK Indian Summer and frost in Champagne spells success for English wines

Winemakers at Naked Wines are predicting a top vintage for English Sparkling wine thanks to a September heat wave and low rainfall.

Tesco showcases revamped own brand range at autumn tasting

Tesco showcased over 130 wines at the Hospital Club in Covent Garden at its autumn retail tasting this week.

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.

CAMRA says new safe drinking limits are a slippery slope to prohibition

The editor of CAMRA's Good Beer Guide (GBG) 2017 says the move to restrict drinking to no more than 14 units a week for men and women is "bad science" - and is urging punters not to listen to "killjoys".

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31 days of German Riesling winners announced

The annual push to promote Germany's most famous grape has come to an end, with additional categories created to reflect the quality of entrants.

Clegg addresses "denial and disbelief" at Brexit Ipsos Mori debate

Brexit was at the heart of informative discussions at two leading institutions in London yesterday, at the WSTA's annual conference and Ipsos Mori's panel discussion featuring former Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg.

Dan Jago takes over as chairman as WSTA outlines Brexit strategy

Berry Bros. & Rudd MD Dan Jago will lead the WSTA through a tumultuous period in British politics and history and the association prepares to make Brexit its focus over the next two years.

New pastures for Lidl boss and Barwell & Jones MD

Two new departures have been announced since the end of last week.

WSTA in talks with non-EU countries on post-Brexit free-trade agreements

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has begun talks with its Australian and New Zealand counterparts about how to ensure the UK remains the beating heart of global drinks industry.

Miquel Hudin receives 2016 Geoffrey Roberts Award for book on Georgian Wine

Wine journalist Miquel Hudin has received a bursary award to allow him to complete a new book about Georgian wine.

SITT returns for Autumn indie tasting

The trade tasting which is aimed exclusivity at independents in the on and off-trade returns to England and Manchester next week.

Morrisons targets millennials with launch of Asado Club in 250ml carry pack

Morrisons have thrown down the gauntlet in terms of collaborative product development, with a new, exclusive Argentinian Malbec, Asado Club.

How young Bordeaux winemakers are leading the charge for accessibility and affordability

Organic Bordeaux producer and educator Laetitia Ouspointour is one of a generation young, dynamic winemakers who have made it their mission to debunk some of the most persistent Bordeaux myths.