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Sommeliers to head Down Under for 2017's The World's 50 Best Restaurants

Published: 01 December, 2016

The World's 50 Best Restaurants, the event which celebrates the best of global gastronomy, is being held in Australia.

Robinsons expands Australian range with two sole distribution partnerships

Published: 02 November, 2016

Robinsons Brewery has teamed up with two wine producers from Western Australian, expanding its portfolio of "quality" antipodean wines.

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

Published: 21 October, 2016

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.

Acquisitions and partnerships: Alhambra, Calabria Wines and AdVini

Published: 20 October, 2016

A leading Spanish brewery, a French wine company and New South Wales winemakers have announced new partnerships and takeovers this week in the hope of extending their reach to key international markets.

TWE says Stag's Leap lawsuit is attempt to "stifle lawful competition"

Published: 07 October, 2016

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has hit back at accusations that it is trading off the success of an iconic Napa Valley wine brand.

Matthew Clark aims for "storytelling" with portfolio expansion

Published: 30 September, 2016

Leading drinks distributor Matthew Clark has bolstered its premium wine portfolio by taking on a number of producers from 10 different countries, all of which aim to tell a "story" to consumers.

Brexit is a chance to "simplify" international trade agreements, says Taylors Wines MD

Published: 23 September, 2016

At last week's WSTA conference, CEO Mile Beale announced the association is already starting to lay the groundwork for post-Brexit trade agreements by entering into discussions with counterparts in Australia and New Zealand.

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

Published: 13 September, 2016

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.

Cashing in on Alibaba's 9.9 online wine festival

Published: 12 September, 2016

Friday marked the first online wine festival that was hosted on e-commerce and trading platform Alibaba's TMall, which boasted more than 100,000 wines that went up for sale.

Lawsuit brought against Treasury Wine Estates over Stag's Leap similarities

Published: 02 September, 2016

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has been accused trading off the success of an iconic Napa Valley wine brand.

Walker & Wodehouse expands South Australian portfolio with "punk" wine listing

Published: 31 August, 2016

Wine merchants Walker & Wodehouse has added SOME YOUNG PUNKS from the Clare Valley to its portfolio.

Paul Schaafsma to step down as CEO of Accolade Wines in coming months

Published: 30 August, 2016

Paul Schaafsma is set to step down as the chief executive officer of Accolade Wines in the coming months, but may stay on through the company's initial public offering which is set for next year, according to sources.

F16 profits double at Treasury Wine Estates

Published: 18 August, 2016

Net profits are up 131% at Australian winemaker Treasury Wine Estates.

Q&A: Chester Osborn, head of D'Arenberg Wines

Published: 04 August, 2016

Chester Osborn, a man famous for his loud shirts and the flamboyant head of D'Arenberg Wines, talks to Angela Mount about his winemaking ethos and his quirkily-named wines.

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

Published: 29 July, 2016

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Hallgarten Druitt plugs "embarrassing" gap in Australian portfolio

Published: 28 July, 2016

Specialist wine importer Hallgarten Druitt & Novum has taken over distribution of most of Hallowed Ground's Australian producers, significantly expanding Hallgarten's premium Australian offering.

Wine Rack launches McGuigan Wines' answer to Provence rosé

Published: 26 July, 2016

Wine Rack has launched a new Provence-style rosé from Australian duo Neil McGuigan and John Torode.

Family Affair Part 3: Mitchell Taylor, managing director, Wakefield Wines, Clare Valley

Published: 25 July, 2016

Family-owned wineries still thrive in an increasingly consolidated world. Andrew Catchpole speaks to Mitchell Taylor, the managing director of Wakefield Wines located in the Clare Valley, about the benefits of being independently run. This is the third article in a four part series.

Top crop and export growth reported from 16th Aussie wine conference

Published: 25 July, 2016

A strong 2016 vintage, a low Aussie dollar and thriving trading partners has the Australian wine industry well placed to increase its share of global markets.

Family Affair Part 2: Robert Hill-Smith, chairman, Yalumba, Barossa Valley

Published: 22 July, 2016

Family-owned wineries still thrive in an increasingly consolidated world. Andrew Catchpole speaks with Robert Hill-Smith, chairman of Yalumba in Barossa Valley about the benefits of being independently run. This is the second article in a four part series.