The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

By Jo Gilbert

Published: 16 September, 2016

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.

Most Read: Tastings, competitions and label overhauls hit the headlines this week. Here are our top stories.

New pastures for Lidl boss and Barwell & Jones MD

Morrisons targets millennials with launch of Asado Club in 250ml carry pack

31 days of German Riesling winners announced

Pernod Ricard UK pushes NZ via virtual reality tasting and label reboot

Santa Rita to launch on China's biggest e-commerce platform

Sherry is celebrated in UK on-trade at the annual Great Sherry Tasting

Energy and excitement: Wines of South Africa's Intrepid tasting woos visitors and exhibitors

Brexit - what now?: The UK leaving the EU was the talking point of various organisations this week, including the WSTA and Ipsos Mori, where former Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg shared his thoughts on how the UK industry should proceed.

Clegg addresses "denial and disbelief" at Brexit Ipsos Mori debate

Dan Jago takes over as chairman as WSTA outlines Brexit strategy

WSTA in talks with non-EU countries on post-Brexit free-trade agreements

Around the world: Stories came across the globe, but there was a particular focus on France and Bordeaux, where winemakers are prioritising education and innovation.

How young Bordeaux winemakers are leading the charge for accessibility and affordability

Bordeaux producers encourage wine students

French microalgae may be the answer to key vine diseases

Analysis and Insights: The UK and especially London enjoyed a boom in tourism and customer spending in July, prompting Harpers to ask if the trade is seeing a post-Brexit boom.

We also look at whether a Prosecco shortage could be on the cards as competition from the US drives the potential for price hikes.

Opinion & Q&As: This week we spoke to Brighton-based indie merchant about wine's role in the growing gastronomic landscape in the seaside town and Ian Harris about the WSET's role in educating the trade - including if exams have got harder over past few decades.