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Decrease in irresponsible drinking, confirms NHS survey

Published: 05 December, 2018

The latest Health Survey for England has revealed a decline in UK adults drinking harmful levels of alcohol.

Bibendum creates 'sales director for spirits' position

Published: 04 December, 2018

Bibendum has created a sales director for spirits position to broaden its reach into the premium side of the category.

Moët & Chandon gears up for Christmas with pop-up in The Blind Pig

Published: 04 December, 2018

Moët & Chandon has extended its partnership with brand ambassador Jason Atherton with the launch of a pop-up in his The Blind Pig bar.

Plumpton College records largest cohort of wine students to date

Published: 04 December, 2018

Plumpton College has recorded the largest student intake for its wine courses since the education centre was launched 30 years ago.

Quoin Rock releases Black Series Méthode Cap Classique

Published: 04 December, 2018

Quoin Rock has revealed the maiden release of its Black Series Méthode Cap Classique.

New Zealand reports hike in UK sales

Published: 03 December, 2018

New Zealand Winegrowers has reported a hike in value and volume sales in the UK off-trade.

Enotria poaches Bibendum directors to fill new MD roles

Published: 30 November, 2018

Enotria & Coe has recruited Ants Rixon and Sam Thackeray from Bibendum to newly created regional and national managing director roles.

"Carinyena" sees the light of day

Published: 30 November, 2018

Carignan, Cariñena, Carinyena, Carignane, Caranyana, Mazuelo or Samso? Recent legislation in Spain has unravelled the convoluted issue of this grape’s myriad names

Diageo creates new sustainability leadership roles

Published: 30 November, 2018

Diageo has created two new leadership roles in sustainability to demonstrates its commitment to society and the environment.

Wine Paris signs up in excess of 1,400 businesses

Published: 30 November, 2018

Wine Paris, the joint venture between Vinisud and Vinovision Paris, has signed up more than 1,400 businesses to take part in its first event.

Jascots reports soaring organic and biodynamic sales

Published: 30 November, 2018

Jascots has reported a 132% leap in value sales of its biodynamic and organic wines.

Monferrato DOC expands to include Nebbiolo and Nebbiolo Superiore

Published: 30 November, 2018

The Consorzio Barbera d’Asti e Vini del Monferrato has expanded to include two new styles and labels - Nebbiolo and Nebbiolo Superiore.

The week that was

Published: 30 November, 2018

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.

Oregon Cabernet on the rise

Published: 29 November, 2018

Internationally renowned for Pinot Noir, the quality of Oregon's Cabernet Sauvignon has now reached “unprecedented levels,” according to several producers in the state.

WSTA appoints Neil Coyle MP head of Wines and Spirits APPG

Published: 29 November, 2018

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has appointed Neil Coyle, MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, as its new chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Wines and Spirits.

Pernod Ricard Winemakers pledges to source 100% renewable electricity

Published: 29 November, 2018

Pernod Ricard Winemakers has pledged to source 100% renewable electricity across all of its Australian sites by mid-2019.

England sparkles in latest IWC round

Published: 28 November, 2018

Two English sparkling wines were awarded gold in the latest round of the International Wine Challenge (IWC).

Edrington sells Cutty Sark to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet

Published: 28 November, 2018

Edrington has sold its Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky brand to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet for an undisclosed sum.

Premium and new formats offer big opportunities for bulk wine market

Published: 28 November, 2018

With the global 2018 harvests bringing the world’s wine supply back into greater balance, the market is evolving to allow greater fluidity in supply, to the benefit of premium bulk players and smaller volume buyers, with differing formats cited as key to future consumer engagement and sales.

WSTA returns to Tokyo to promote homegrown wine and gin

Published: 28 November, 2018

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) this week travelled to Tokyo to showcase the quality of English wine and British gin in a bid to boost exports.

Decrease in irresponsible drinking, confirms NHS survey

Bibendum creates 'sales director for spirits' position

Moët & Chandon gears up for Christmas with pop-up in The Blind Pig

Plumpton College records largest cohort of wine students to date

Quoin Rock releases Black Series Méthode Cap Classique

New Zealand reports hike in UK sales

Enotria poaches Bibendum directors to fill new MD roles

"Carinyena" sees the light of day

Diageo creates new sustainability leadership roles

Wine Paris signs up in excess of 1,400 businesses

Jascots reports soaring organic and biodynamic sales

Monferrato DOC expands to include Nebbiolo and Nebbiolo Superiore

The week that was

Oregon Cabernet on the rise

WSTA appoints Neil Coyle MP head of Wines and Spirits APPG

Pernod Ricard Winemakers pledges to source 100% renewable electricity

England sparkles in latest IWC round

Edrington sells Cutty Sark to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet

Premium and new formats offer big opportunities for bulk wine market

WSTA returns to Tokyo to promote homegrown wine and gin

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