Redefining Malbec

Argentina’s flagship grape continues to evolve, with renewed emphasis on vineyard sites and terroir. Amanda Barnes, author of The South America Wine Guide, reports.

Domaine Bousquet commits to UK bottling to reduce carbon emissions

Argentinian organic winery, Domaine Bousquet, has committed to bottling in the UK in a bid to ‘substantially’ reduce its carbon emissions.

VSPT Wine Group posts 11% Q2 sales increase

South American wine producer VSPT Wine Group has posted an 11% increase in sales during the second quarter of 2021 in spite of low exchange rates.

Talking up organic

Argentina is well placed to lead the charge in organic wines, with Malbec as an ever-popular ‘in’. Harpers talks to a couple of pioneers who are determined to make this happen

Five minutes with Lee Evans, founder, Condor Wines

Lee Evans set up South America specialist importer Condor Wines with just four Argentine wineries on board in June 2011. On its 10th anniversary he recounts to Andrew Catchpole how it all started and how he’s celebrating.

The Diversity of Argentina

James Lawrence reports from the recent Harpers webinar.

Condor Wines launches low intervention range

UK-based South American specialist Condor Wines has announced the launch of a new range of three low intervention wines from boutique Argentine producer Onofri Wines.

Atkin awards first South American perfect score to wine from “best ever” Argentina vintage

Harpers columnist and UK wine writer Tim Atkin MW has given his seal of approval to the 2019 Argentinian vintage, which he says is “the best I’ve tasted” from the country.

Last chance to register: The Diversity of Argentina webinar

With just one day to go until our The Diversity of Argentina webinar – a must for buyers and those interested in the latest category update – Harpers and Wines of Argentina are inviting final sign ups for this free-to-attend webinar on 27 April at 3pm.

Harpers upcoming webinar: The Diversity of Argentina

How up to speed are you with Argentina’s ever evolving vinous diversity?

Ethical winemaking in South America: A new world

James Lawrence looks at the South American wineries championing biodiversity and giving back to the vineyards.

Headline Hero: Martin Kaiser, Doña Paula

Martin Kaiser, director of viticulture and winemaking, Doña Paula

Headline Hero: Jaime de la Barra, Santa Rita Estates

Jaime de la Barra, director of winegrowing, Santa Rita Estates (covering Chile and Argentina)

UK sales boom for Concha y Toro

Concha y Toro has revealed the UK was one of its “strongest” performing export markets during 2020 with sales volume up 23%, boosted by top performing brands Casillero del Diablo, Trivento Reserve and Cono Sur Bicicleta.

South America: Strength in adversity

Despite the difficulties of 2020, the pandemic has accelerated ideas within the South American – and indeed global – wine trade that might have otherwise taken years to get off the ground. Chris Wilson reports

Headline Hero: Santiago Ribisich, Grupo Avinea

The director general of Grupo Avinea, owner 
of Bodegas Argento, reveals 
what ethical winemaking means to him and 
the part it plays in the group’s long-term plans

Headline Hero: Anne Bousquet, Domaine Bousquet

The owner of Domaine Bousquet talks all things organic and why Tupungato was the right fit for this style of winemaking

Q&A: Germán Di Cesare, Trivento

Trivento’s chief winemaker outlines his vinous philosophy and what he hopes 2021 has in store

Origin Wine partners with Clem Yates MW

Origin Wine has announced a new partnership with winemaking consultant Clem Yates MW as part of its continued expansion programme. 

Vineyard tour with Argento's Juan Pablo Murgia