Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Insights: Cork’s sustainable revival

Published: 12 August, 2024

James Bayley explains how cork has recovered from its tainted reputation to prevail as a sustainable contender in the closures world.

Cork’s march to ascendancy

Published: 25 February, 2021

Having removed much of the taint of TCA to cork’s reputation, the classic stopper continues to establish itself as a benchmark of quality, as James Lawrence reports.

Amorim marks Dão vinotourism venture with launch of Taboadella wines

Published: 01 July, 2020

The Amorim Group’s Taboadella winery is delivering a striking new vino-tourism experience in the Dão region with the opening up to visitors of a dedicated cellar door experience and accommodation.

Cork Supply comes close to eliminating TCA

Published: 25 June, 2020

Portuguese closure manufacturer Cork Supply has unveiled new TCA extraction technology that it claims can achieve a success rate of 99.85% in eliminating the risk of cork taint in cork-sealed wines.

Amorim buys 50% stake in Vinolok

Published: 26 July, 2019

Amorim has acquired a 50% stake in high-end glass and crystal closures producer Vinolok for an undisclosed sum.

Opening minds on closures

Published: 08 February, 2019

Innovations in wine closures are coming thick and fast, driven by sustainability, convenience and quality control. Lisa Riley investigates their impact