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Lafite puts major investment behind state-of-the art tourism hub

Published: 17 April, 2019

Domaines Barons de Rothschild, owner of Chateau Lafite Rothschild and Duhart-Milon, has invested in a major tourism programme in 2019.

Alavesa name change to Euskadi to boost ‘weight and identity’ of Basque Rioja

Published: 16 April, 2019

The Rioja Alavesa Association (ABRA) has voted in favour of a name change to Association of Bodegas de Euskadi (ABE), while expanding its remit to all interested Basque wine producers.

Gramona president says Spanish fizz is in danger of becoming too splintered

Published: 16 April, 2019

The co-owner of family-owned Cava producer, Gramona, has voiced concerns over the fragmenting state of his country’s sparkling industry after too many designations have sprung up delineating Spanish fizz.

LMVH owner pledges £173m to help repair Paris' Notre Dame

Published: 16 April, 2019

The Arnault family - owners of LMVH, has pledged £173 million to help repair Paris' Notre Dame cathedral following the devastating fires that started yesterday.

Young drinkers more likely to experiment with fizz and fusion drinks

Published: 15 April, 2019

Younger Australians are more experimental when it comes to sparkling wine than older drinkers, according to the latest report on the Australian sparkling wine market by Wine Intelligence.

HMRC losing new distillery applications

Published: 15 April, 2019

The British Distillers Alliance has claimed the HMRC teams dealing with new distillery and excise warehouse applications are either “losing all the paperwork or significant portions” of it.

Sunshine gives pubs and restaurant a lift

Published: 15 April, 2019

Pub and restaurants grew like-for-like sales by 3.8% last month compared to March 2018 when trade was hit by the ‘Beast from the East’, according to the Coffer Peach Business Tracker.

Amathus Drinks adds Bodegas Argüeso to portfolio

Published: 12 April, 2019

Amathus Drinks has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of sherry producer Bodegas Argüeso.

Global wine output reaches near record high of 2004

Published: 12 April, 2019

World wine production reached a near record high in 2018 in a clear departure from the historically low production of the previous year, but consumption stabilised, according to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).

Vinoteca gears up for Birmingham launch

Published: 12 April, 2019

Wine bar and restaurant Vinoteca has announced plans to launch in Birmingham, marking the five-strong chain’s first outlet outside the capital.

Niepoort declares ‘epic’ 2017 vintage

Published: 12 April, 2019

Winemaker Dirk Niepoort has declared his 2017 vintage port, hailing it as “the best wine I’ve ever done” at a tasting for the trade at Lyle’s in London on Thursday.

The week that was

Published: 11 April, 2019

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.

Simpsons Wine Estate to showcase bumper 2018 harvest at LWF

Published: 11 April, 2019

Kent producer Simpsons Wine Estate is gearing up to unveil a number of new releases at next month's London Wine Fair (LWF).

UK’s top 100 bartenders announced

Published: 11 April, 2019

Diageo Reserve has announced its 2019 World Class Top 100 bartenders, putting the spotlight on the best and brightest of the UK bar world.

Independents prepare to fill the gap left by Majestic

Published: 11 April, 2019

The Majestic brand has taken a bullet and is soon to be haemorrhaging stores – prompting businesses to reconsider their position on the high street.

Fine Wine beats hedge funds and art works as stable investment

Published: 11 April, 2019

Fine wine is a less volatile investment than all other major alternative assets, according to a new report released today by fine wine investment management specialist Cult Wines.

Doña Paula gains sustainability certification

Published: 10 April, 2019

Santa Rita producer Doña Paula has been certified as a sustainable winery.

Gusbourne to grow its West Sussex vines in 2020

Published: 10 April, 2019

Gusbourne Estate is planning on increasing its acreage in West Sussex with vines to be planted across 57 acres.

González Byass acquires Ribera del Duero winery Fournier

Published: 10 April, 2019

González Byass has acquired Ribera del Duero winery Fournier for an undisclosed sum.

Moreno returns to roots with Flora Fine Wines

Published: 10 April, 2019

Wine trade veteran Abbi Moreno is opening a new venture, Flora Fine Wines, on 11 April bringing a mix of organic, biodynamic and natural wines to northwest London.

Lafite puts major investment behind state-of-the art tourism hub

Alavesa name change to Euskadi to boost ‘weight and identity’ of Basque Rioja

Gramona president says Spanish fizz is in danger of becoming too splintered

LMVH owner pledges £173m to help repair Paris' Notre Dame

Young drinkers more likely to experiment with fizz and fusion drinks

HMRC losing new distillery applications

Sunshine gives pubs and restaurant a lift

Amathus Drinks adds Bodegas Argüeso to portfolio

Global wine output reaches near record high of 2004

Vinoteca gears up for Birmingham launch

Niepoort declares ‘epic’ 2017 vintage

The week that was

Simpsons Wine Estate to showcase bumper 2018 harvest at LWF

UK’s top 100 bartenders announced

Independents prepare to fill the gap left by Majestic

Fine Wine beats hedge funds and art works as stable investment

Doña Paula gains sustainability certification

Gusbourne to grow its West Sussex vines in 2020

González Byass acquires Ribera del Duero winery Fournier

Moreno returns to roots with Flora Fine Wines

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