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Wine Intelligence's first Indian report shows ‘great potential’ for the industry

Published: 22 October, 2018

Wine Intelligence has launched its first Indian report in collaboration with Sonal Holland MW.

Juvé & Camps receives organic certification

Published: 22 October, 2018

Juvé & Camps has received organic certification following a three-year process of converting the vineyards to organic viticulture.

Penfolds launches 2018 collection alongside National Geographic film

Published: 19 October, 2018

It’s been a busy few months for the iconic Australian producer.

Maison Sichel teams up with Davy’s for latest promotion in “bedrock” indie trade

Published: 19 October, 2018

Bordeaux stalwarts Maison Sichel has revealed its annual promotion will be heading to Davy’s Wine Merchants this year for the 2018 Sichel Independents Initiative.

The week that was

Published: 19 October, 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.

Double-digit growth for Scotch Whisky exports

Published: 18 October, 2018

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has reported double-digit growth in exports of Scotch Whisky boosted by an increasing popularity of single malt.

TWE appoints Brampton as MD Europe as King takes new position in Asia

Published: 18 October, 2018

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has promoted Michelle Brampton to managing director, Europe.

Bibendum reveals first Wine Minds candidates

Published: 18 October, 2018

Bibendum Wine has revealed the first two candidates to come out of its Wine Minds Apprenticeship initiative.

Asia drives strong Q1 growth at Pernod Ricard

Published: 18 October, 2018

Pernod Ricard’s first quarter figures revealed strong growth underpinned by China and India the Asian markets.

The Whisky Exchange launches Champagne event

Published: 18 October, 2018

The Whisky Exchange has launched a Champagne event to ‘revive’ the category in the UK.

Al Gore to follow in Obama’s footsteps as keynote speaker of climate change conference

Published: 18 October, 2018

Al Gore, former US Vice-President and nobel laureate, has been named as the keynote speaker of Climate Change Leadership Porto Summit 2019.

Douro harvest delivers quality on back of “absurdly low” yields

Published: 17 October, 2018

Following a year of challenging weather extremes, the Douro’s 2018 harvest has given up some “excellent Ports and Douro wines” according to Symington Family Estate’s annual harvest report.

Plumpton reveals speaker line up for next Wine Talks series

Published: 17 October, 2018

Plumpton College has announced the line up for its next Wine Talks series including John Seccombe, Brad Greatrix, Charles Metcalfe and Professor Tom Gilbert.