The urbane spread of urban wineries
London’s growing number of urban wineries is cleverly capitalising on the hyper-local trend by bringing winemaking and wine tourism to consumers’ doorsteps.
Read more...London’s growing number of urban wineries is cleverly capitalising on the hyper-local trend by bringing winemaking and wine tourism to consumers’ doorsteps.
Read more...Much is being written these days about consumers wanting authenticity, honesty and transparency in the products they buy, and the companies they buy them from. The news from across the drinks aisle that craft brewer Beavertown has sold an undisclosed minority stake to corporate giant Heineken for £40m raises interesting questions in this arena.
Read more...Bancroft Wines is ramping up its distribution of Californian wines via a new partnership with Delicato Family Vineyards' – the seventh largest exporter of wines from the Golden State.
Read more...New Zealand winegrowers are predicting only modest export growth for the coming year in spite of a 6% surge in grape production.
Read more...Harpers approached leading producers and consorzios to discover where investment is taking place and what new varieties, styles and initiatives are being driven forward
Read more...Harpers editor Andrew Catchpole gathered a cross-trade panel at the London Wine Fair to examine the evolving role of the agent in a fast-changing world, sparking a lively debate among those present. This event took in the implications for all those in the supply chain, asking what added service and value both producers and accounts now expect from agents, along with the issues, challenges and opportunities presented by a highly competitive marketplace. Here are some of the key points from the session
Read more...Bibendum has teamed up with Market Halls to supply the company’s new pop-up venture in Fulham.
Read more...Plumpton College has, in partnership with Sparkling Wine World Championship (CSWWC) and Nyetimber introduced a ‘light strike’ awareness day coinciding with summer solstice - the longest day of the year.
Read more...A greater appreciation of Italy’s regions and varietal diversity could be laying the groundwork for the longevity of Prosecco, according to experts.
Read more...Coteau des Treilles owner Jo Pithon has after 40 years transmitted his estate to ‘wine enthusiast’ Ivan Massonnat.
Read more...The Österreichische Traditionsweingüter (Traditional Austrian Winemakers) association has welcomed two new regions - Wien and Carnuntum, nearly doubling its number of wine estates.
Read more...Gonzalez Byass has turned the focus on Champagne Deutz with a summer push to promote the premium French fizz.
Read more...London-based wine importer Red Squirrel has expanded its team with a new buyer.
Read more...Jascots has appointed Miles Platt as its new head of sales.
Read more...This month’s Meet the Buyers series zones in on some of the best suppliers the to UK’s vibrant on-trade.
Read more...Piper-Heidsieck has promoted Séverine Frerson to the role of Chef de Cave.
Read more...Chris Indelicato of Delicato Family Vineyards has been voted in by members as Wine Institute chairman for 2018 to 2019 at the association’s 84th annual meeting.
Read more...Concha y Toro has unveiled a new look for its on-trade exclusive CyT branded house wines and Mountain Range premium-house option.
Read more...In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.
Read more...Enotria&Coe has appointed Ivan Dixon as its new head of spirits buyer.
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