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The week that was: Top news, Q&As and opinion

Meanwhile, the harvest figures for English wine took a dip this year, as shown in figures released at English Wine Producers’ annual tasting on Monday; and WSTA chief exec Miles Beale announced a General Election manifesto.

• Chapel Down, Lanchester Wines and Fever Tree named top SMEs
• WSTA outlines industry requirements in General Election manifesto
• Volume dip for UK harvest
• Carmen appoints new winemaker
• Show celebrating English bubbles to launch during London Wine Week

London Wine Fair: Some impactful news reached Harpers this week ahead of the UK’s annual trade show.

Amid talks of changes to future fairs, event director Ross Carter announced he was stepping down from the role, which will be taken up by Hannah Tovey following the fair’s close on May 24.

• New head honcho for the LWF
• LWF event director to step down as new venue rumours circulate
• Brexit panel debate set for LWF

Analysis and insights: From oldster tipple to hipster hooch, sherry seems to have missed out on the mainstream, Henry Jeffreys argued in this in depth look at Jerez’s most famous export.

• Solera supping

People and Opinion: After a challenging period at family-owned Chivite, the company is back on track, Andrew Catchpole reported this week following his talk with Julián Chivite.

Also, regular columnist Tim Atkin MW turned his eye to the common ground between Chile and Argentina.

• Tim Atkin MW: Argentina and Chile are a joint wine force to be reckoned
• Q&A: Julián Chivite, winemaker and owner, Bodegas