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McGuigan adds first low-alcohol duo

Published: 05 March, 2018

McGuigan Wines has launched its first low-alcohol duo to tap Brits’ increasing thirst for such offerings.

Italy tops wine educators’ list of great value wine for 2018

Published: 05 March, 2018

Italy has been singled out as the best country of origin for wines under £10, having topped the Association of Wine Educators’ (AWE) list of great value wine producers for 2018.

Bibendum adds 113 new wines

Published: 05 March, 2018

Bibendum has added 113 new wines to its portfolio ahead of its annual spring tasting next week.

Masters of Wine institute reveals four new MWs

Published: 05 March, 2018

The institute of Masters of Wine has revealed its latest four recruits, including two new Masters of Wine (MW) from the UK.

Wines of Germany modernises 31 Days campaign with re-brand

Published: 02 March, 2018

Wines of Germany has revealed new branding and logo for its upcoming annual 31 Days of German Riesling campaign.

Global decline in per capita alcohol consumption as change sweeps wine world

Published: 02 March, 2018

Disruption is the new political norm, with fundamental changes in consumer behaviour fuelling an ongoing global decrease in personal alcohol consumption, according to the latest research from Wine Intelligence.

The week that was

Published: 02 March, 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.

Sauvignon Blanc Celebration trip up for grabs courtesy of NZ Winegrowers

Published: 02 March, 2018

New Zealand Winegrowers are offering the chance for trade form UK and Ireland to win a trip to the international Sauvignon Blanc Celebration in Marlborough from 28 to 30 January 2019.

Harpers Wine Stars Awards: calling final entries for South Africa, New Zealand and England

Published: 01 March, 2018

Would you like your wines to feature among the Stars? Then don’t miss the 17 March entry submission deadline for our South Africa, New Zealand and England Wine Stars Awards (see below).

Buyers hunt for mainstream alternatives at SITT

Published: 01 March, 2018

Snow may have ground most of the UK to a halt, but the even frostier conditions of the market at the moment meant that buyers braved the weather and headed to Harpers’ Spring SITT event to discover point of difference wines at competitive prices.

Maison Mumm launches ‘revolutionising’ cuvée

Published: 01 March, 2018

Maison Mumm has launched a cuvée aimed at redefining traditional perspectives on ageing Champagne.

SWA secures GI protection for Scotch Whisky in New Zealand

Published: 28 February, 2018

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has secured Geographical Indications (GI) protection for the spirit in New Zealand.

New fizz category and Cabernet Franc interest lifts Loire

Published: 28 February, 2018

Nine Loire wine producers and regional wine body, Interloire, have joined forces to launch a premium category for Crémant de Loire and sparkling wines.

Skyrocketing Aperol lifts Campari’s spirits

Published: 28 February, 2018

Italian spirits group Campari has posted strong annual results boosted by the success of Aperol.

Bolney turns to screwcap

Published: 28 February, 2018

Bolney Wine Estate has announced going forward it's replacing its cork closures across its still wine portfolio with screwcaps.

WSTA wins European award for annual conference

Published: 27 February, 2018

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has been awarded the Best Conference gong at the European Association Awards (EAC) ceremony for its annual conference

Balance of power shifts to producers as bulk wine outstrips bottled supply

Published: 27 February, 2018

Unpredictability is the new norm, securing supply has become more critical than price and power has shifted from buyers to producers.

Wine Australia reveals ProWein ‘wine bar’ feature

Published: 27 February, 2018

Wine Australia has revealed it is introducing a new free-pour tasting area at this year ProWein as part of its biggest presence at the show to date.

Yealands on campaign trail to push sustainability credentials

Published: 27 February, 2018

Marlborough family winery Yealands has launched a competition offering wine lovers the chance to win a holiday to New Zealand to ‘see sustainability in action’.

New Zealand premium exports hit a high note in the US and UK

Published: 26 February, 2018

New Zealand’s reputition as a top producer of quality wines continue to rise in the UK and across the world, as it is named the third biggest wine importer in value to the US.

McGuigan adds first low-alcohol duo

Italy tops wine educators’ list of great value wine for 2018

Bibendum adds 113 new wines

Masters of Wine institute reveals four new MWs

Wines of Germany modernises 31 Days campaign with re-brand

Global decline in per capita alcohol consumption as change sweeps wine world

The week that was

Sauvignon Blanc Celebration trip up for grabs courtesy of NZ Winegrowers

Harpers Wine Stars Awards: calling final entries for South Africa, New Zealand and England

Buyers hunt for mainstream alternatives at SITT

Maison Mumm launches ‘revolutionising’ cuvée

SWA secures GI protection for Scotch Whisky in New Zealand

New fizz category and Cabernet Franc interest lifts Loire

Skyrocketing Aperol lifts Campari’s spirits

Bolney turns to screwcap

WSTA wins European award for annual conference

Balance of power shifts to producers as bulk wine outstrips bottled supply

Wine Australia reveals ProWein ‘wine bar’ feature

Yealands on campaign trail to push sustainability credentials

New Zealand premium exports hit a high note in the US and UK

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