Time is running out to sign up for the Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2019, which will result in one young UK-based sommelier heading on an all-expenses paid trip to Champagne.
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Australia will continue to trade with the UK, its biggest export market by volume and third by value, on its current terms post-Brexit.
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The South African wine industry has recorded 4% growth in value exports to R9.06 billion in 2018, but volumes fell 6% due to the small size of recent vintages.
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Exports of Australian wine increased 10% last year to $2.82 billion, according to Wine Australia.
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Inter-Rhône has grown its stable with the addition of five new appellations and two Geographical Indicators (GI).
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Burgundy hit record highs both in terms of prices and market share in 2018 following the region’s relentless rise in the past decade.
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The Wine and Spirit Education Trust’s annual Awards and Graduation Ceremony celebrated a record number of Diploma graduates at a packed Guildhall in London last night (21 January).
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Tributes have been pouring in for Gerard Basset MS MW OBE as the global wine industry comes to terms with his death on 17 January.
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Prestigious wine body Académie Internationale du Vin has announced Elie Maamari - long-serving winemaker and export manager for leading Lebanese winery Château Ksara, has joined the fold.
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North South Wines has expanded its Italian menu with the addition of Stefano Girelli’s Sicilian estate, Azienda Agricola Cortese.
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Temperatures were unseasonably mild over Christmas, and from the latest results, it looks like things were unexpectedly cosy for UK retail.
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Armit Wines has added Terroir Sense Fronteres from Montsant to its portfolio.
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With the sparkling wine category continuing to grow, Harpers and Franciacorta have teamed up to offer a fantastic buyers’ trip to the beautiful Franciacorta region.
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Those expecting to see gin fall from its pedestal will have to wait a little longer.
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Champagne Castelnau has strengthened its marketing team with the appointment Olivier Legrand.
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Domaine Direct has revealed it will be launching three new Art Series vintages from Leeuwin Estate at the Australia Trade Tasting next week.
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Amathus Drinks has signed a deal as the UK distributor of organically certified South African wine producer Org de Rac.
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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.
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Lea & Sandeman has expanded its on-trade team with the addition of Sophie Picheta.
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The annual New Zealand trade tasting pushed a new focus on regionality at this year’s London event on 16 January, with the aim of furthering understanding of the country’s diversity of wine styles with restaurants and independent merchants.
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