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Alsace Crus & Terroirs gears up for first UK tasting event

Published: 24 January, 2018

The Alsace Crus & Terroirs organisation, created in 2015 by 19 of the region's top producers, has announced its first UK tasting.

Further investment and NPD for Cramele Recas on the back of booming exports

Published: 23 January, 2018

Cramele Recas has revealed plans to expand its winery to produce an additional four million litres, taking its total capacity to 30 million, on the back of soaring exports.

WSET awards its 2017 winners and graduates at annual ceremony

Published: 23 January, 2018

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) awarded its 2017 winners and graduates last night at its annual Awards & Graduation ceremony in London.

LWF partners with JF Hillebrand for Innovation Zone

Published: 23 January, 2018

The London Wine Fair (LWF) has partnered with JF Hillebrand on this year’s Innovation Zone launch.

Gonzalez Byass brings Ashton Hills Pinot Noir to the UK for the first time

Published: 23 January, 2018

Gonzalez Byass has signed a deal as the exclusive distributor of Ashton Hills, marking the UK debut for the Adelaide producer’s Pinot Noir wines.

Hampshire producers prepare for annual tasting

Published: 23 January, 2018

A group of seven leading Hampshire producers are on their to way to London once again in February for their annual tasting.

CVNE acquires Cava producer Roger Goulart

Published: 22 January, 2018

Compañia Vinicola del Norte de España (CVNE) has ventured outside Rioja for the first time with the purchase of Cava D.O. producer Roger Goulart.

McPherson reveals ‘unique’ wines to celebrate 50 anniversary

Published: 22 January, 2018

Australian winery McPherson Wine Co has revealed a raft of activity to celebrate its 50 birthday, including a number of exclusive wines.

UK bound: French Wine Discoveries

Published: 22 January, 2018

It can be a double-edged sword being a French winemaker.

Hambledon extends educational programme with WSET courses

Published: 22 January, 2018

Hambledon Vineyard has added WSET courses to its education and personal development programme on a permanent basis.

Albariño to become important white variety in the Western Cape

Published: 22 January, 2018

Albariño is poised to become an important white variety in the Western Cape, according to leading viticulturist Dean Leppan

Gordon & MacPhail re-structure recognises UK single malt sales

Published: 19 January, 2018

Malt whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail has announced the integration of the UK market into its global sales strategy to build on the strength of UK-wide sales.

Rise of German cool climate wine leads to UK's first German Pinot Noir tasting

Published: 19 January, 2018

Britain’s first ever German Pinot Noir tasting is to take place in London, in March this year, Harpers can reveal.

UK to be overtaken by the US as the world’s bigger importer of sparkling

Published: 19 January, 2018

The UK’s status as the biggest importer of sparkling wines will be challenged over the next three years, with the US due to take the top spot by 2021.

The week that was

Published: 19 January, 2018

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.

No Christmas cheer for restaurant and pub groups

Published: 19 January, 2018

Restaurant and pub groups across the UK recorded a marginal decline in sales during the festive season, with drink-led businesses claiming the best of the festive trade.

Jascots turns focus on organic following surging sales

Published: 18 January, 2018

Jascots has revealed it’s set to double its 18-strong organic portfolio on the back of a “successful” year boosted by its organic wines.

Silent Pool head distiller branches out on his own

Published: 18 January, 2018

Simon Sherlock, head distiller at Silent Pool for the past two and a half years, has left the company to launch his own distillery.

Arbikie goes against the grain with Scottish rye whisky

Published: 18 January, 2018

Scotch is one of the UK’s most formidable trademarks, with a global export presence worth £1.8 billion in the first half of 2017, according to HMRC.

Liberty buoyant but cautions market will remain tough in 2018

Published: 17 January, 2018

A slowing economy, with falling on-trade sales, smaller lists and people drinking less is the predicted outlook for 2018, according to Liberty Wines managing director David Gleave MW.

Alsace Crus & Terroirs gears up for first UK tasting event

Further investment and NPD for Cramele Recas on the back of booming exports

WSET awards its 2017 winners and graduates at annual ceremony

LWF partners with JF Hillebrand for Innovation Zone

Gonzalez Byass brings Ashton Hills Pinot Noir to the UK for the first time

Hampshire producers prepare for annual tasting

CVNE acquires Cava producer Roger Goulart

McPherson reveals ‘unique’ wines to celebrate 50 anniversary

UK bound: French Wine Discoveries

Hambledon extends educational programme with WSET courses

Albariño to become important white variety in the Western Cape

Gordon & MacPhail re-structure recognises UK single malt sales

Rise of German cool climate wine leads to UK's first German Pinot Noir tasting

UK to be overtaken by the US as the world’s bigger importer of sparkling

The week that was

No Christmas cheer for restaurant and pub groups

Jascots turns focus on organic following surging sales

Silent Pool head distiller branches out on his own

Arbikie goes against the grain with Scottish rye whisky

Liberty buoyant but cautions market will remain tough in 2018

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