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Argentina: Move over, Malbec

Published: 17 October, 2023

Jo Gilbert speaks to the trailblazing producers at the vanguard of Argentina’s white wine revolution.

Balfour Winery named among England’s top visitor attractions

Published: 16 October, 2023

Balfour Winery has been recognised as one of the country’s top visitor attractions as the only vineyard to receive a Gold medal accreditation by VisitEngland – the official tourist board for England.

Friday read: Prosecco Superiore DOCG makes UK return

Published: 13 October, 2023

After an absence of well over 10 years, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG staged a press and trade tasting in London this week.

Interview: Harpers sits down with SJP and Invivo

Published: 12 October, 2023

On the cusp of the launch of Sarah Jessica Parker’s low alcohol wine ‘Sevenly’ in Sainsbury’s, Harpers caught up with the actress-turned-wine-mogul to find out what drew her to dip her toe into vinous waters.

Vineyards become the fastest growing crop in England

Published: 11 October, 2023

Wine grapes are the fastest-growing edible agricultural crop sector for human consumption in England, it has been confirmed, with recent statistics from Defra putting the growth of vineyard hectarage in pole position.

Gavi goes for gold

Published: 10 October, 2023

This classic Piedmont appellation is looking to deepen its appeal through a focus on terroir-driven wines, where the impact of the region’s red and white soils reveals itself with age. Jo Gilbert reports from a recent visit.

Friday read: Alto Adige – land of diversity, coops and the 1ha plot

Published: 06 October, 2023

Alto Adige is one of the smallest wine-producing regions in Italy. Nestled in between the Alps and the Dolomites, it acts as a kind of gateway between its neighbours in Austria and the rest of Italy proper, with wineries’ dual citizenship highlighted in the commonplace appearance of both Cantina and Kellerei on labels.

Viña Carmen welcomes Ana María Cumsille as winemaker

Published: 06 October, 2023

Chilean winery Viña Carmen has announced Ana María Cumsille as its new winemaker.

Ridgeview announces record harvest

Published: 06 October, 2023

Records continue to tumble for England’s top wine estates as Ridgeview declares its 2023 harvest the ‘largest ever’.

Elephant Gin opens new distillery

Published: 05 October, 2023

Award-winning gin producer Elephant Gin has opened the doors to its new state-of-the-art distillery, complete with an immersive visitor experience.

Chivas Brothers green-light first distillery on Isle of Islay

Published: 03 October, 2023

Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard business dedicated to Scotch whisky, has announced plans for its first distillery on the isle of Islay.

Nyetimber announces biggest ever harvest

Published: 29 September, 2023

English sparkling pioneer Nyetimber has revealed that harvest 2023 will be its biggest ever, with 350ha of vines to be harvested, up almost 8% on last year.

Santorini harvests tiny yield following ‘difficult’ vintage

Published: 27 September, 2023

Santorini's wine industry is forecasting a very small production in 2023, after picking a crop that barely managed to reach 30% of the annual average.

Friday read: Argentina ban adds economic tension for winemakers

Published: 22 September, 2023

Argentina can add a ban on invoices for overseas services to their woes as a number of top estates have been forced to pull out of marketing and advertising commitments abroad. It is another blow to the industry, as winemakers are forced grapple with yet more economic volatility and a situation which is increasingly creating an uneven competitive playing field in global export markets.

Wine Australia targets 40% emissions reduction by 2030

Published: 13 September, 2023

A newly released Emissions Reduction Roadmap for the Australian grape and wine sector has outlined steps to reduce the sector’s carbon emissions by more than 40% before 2030.

Portuguese diversity on show as exports rise

Published: 12 September, 2023

The breadth of Portugal’s diversity was on full show in London yesterday, where lower yields, good value and newly emerging grape varieties formed an interesting picture of one of the world’s fastest growing-in-popularity regions.

Languedoc AOP targets UK market

Published: 11 September, 2023

A regional appellation that stretches from Collioure, near the Spanish border, to the gates of Nîmes, Languedoc AOP has established itself as one of the foremost French wine appellations in the last 15 years, particularly in the export market.

Symington predicts ‘high quality vintage’ in Douro

Published: 11 September, 2023

With the red grapes still coming in across various estates, leading producer Symington Family Estates is predicting one of the best Douro vintages in recent years.

Friday Read: Lugana's long road to the limelight

Published: 08 September, 2023

Lugana, often see as an also-ran compared to the likes of Gavi and Soave, is emerging with new styles, including sparkling, to highlight the distinctive characteristics of the Turbiana grape.

Biondi-Santi: New future for an Italian legend

Published: 06 September, 2023

Legendary Tuscan producer Biondi-Santi, described back in 1932 as the ‘inventor of Brunello di Montalcino’, has seen many evolutions in its 150-year+ history. A recent tasting however, revealed an estate which has benefitted from renewed investment, plus a new CEO, who has continued to lead the portfolio into a new era under French ownership.