Adapt or risk failure – that was a sentiment expressed more than once when Harpers asked independent wine merchants whether more could be done to diversify customer bases and specifically attract more women.
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The buzz that’s been growing around Georgian wine has been hard to miss, with this interest stretching back perhaps a decade or more as wine-curious consumers lap up the story of 500-plus indigenous varieties, backed by 8,000 years of winemaking tradition, all from a far-flung European frontier. And for those seeking authenticity and individuality in their glass, images of qvevris – although only used for a small but increasing percentage of wines produced – are the icing on the cake.
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For the thirteenth year running, July saw the UK trade dedicating the month to German Riesling, with 135 venues nationwide participating in a series of events, including German Riesling masterclasses, in-store promotions, wine dinners and social media initiatives.
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