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

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.

Analysis: Exploring the Loire

Happily for the adventurous among us the Loire Valley is brimming with epicurean opportunity. If you need an acid-fresh white or two on the list, there are plenty less familiar names than the ubiquitous Sancerre to turn to. In the hunt for alternatives, let's start with some of the more obvious choices.

Pernod Ricard UK MD departs as company hits another year of good growth

Pernod Ricard's UK managing director Denis O'Flynn, who has been with company for 16 years leaves at the end of the month following another good year of growth.

Campari UK goes wild for new-look bourbon

Wild Turkey has launched its refreshed packaging into the UK.

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

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.

Lawsuit brought against Treasury Wine Estates over Stag's Leap similarities

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has been accused trading off the success of an iconic Napa Valley wine brand.

"Encouraging" growth at Pernod Ricard

French spirits maker Pernod Ricard has reported topline growth thanks to its presence in Spain and the US.

COPY: Distell posts strong South Africa results

African wine and spirits conglomerate, The Distell Group, delivered solid results for the year to June 30, demonstrating its continued momentum in South Africa and growth in key offshore markets.

Distell posts strong South Africa results

African wine and spirits conglomerate, The Distell Group, delivered solid results for the year to June 30, demonstrating its continued momentum in South Africa and growth in key offshore markets.

"Irresponsible" Diageo Captain Morgan ad banned

Drinks giant Diageo has got itself into hot water over its May Captain Morgan TV ad for implying that drinking the rum could increase confidence and popularity.

Part 2: The boom-and-bust cycle of tequila

With mezcal and tequila taking off in the UK, harpers.co.uk looks at what is driving the trend in a three part series.

Cool climate wines fuel premium growth at Matthew Clark

Leading drinks distributor Matthew Clark has seen an uplift in sales of wines from cool climate regions

Gin cocktail competition launches in four UK cities

The team behind Masons Yorkshire Gin are holding their first cocktail competition since their launch in 2013, with the winner launching their own limited edition batch of the spirit under the Masons label.

Naked Wines launches English sparkler to be named by British public

An online crowd-funded wine business is asking the British public to get involved in the production, branding and naming of a new English sparkling wine.

Casarena champions Cabernet Sauvignon at launch of premium Argentine DNA wines into UK

Bodegas Casarena introduced its DNA Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon and blended Icono wine at the UNA Argentina pop up restaurant in St Pancras Clock Tower on 23 August, marking a firm commitment to growing premium Argentine wines in the UK.

Boutique RumFest and RumFest unveil programme for October events

RumFest, which celebrates its tenth year this year, and the Boutique RemFest, which is a trade only event, will be hosted in London at the end of October.

Greek wines make headway in the UK

Hellenic winemaking techniques have helped make Greek wine slowly make headway in the UK and helps brighten the country's prospects for the future

Over 100 producers to be on show at WOSA's Intrepid South Africa tasting

Wines of South Africa's 2016 annual tasting titled Intrepid South Africa will be showcasing wines from over 100 producers.

Languedoc producers latest victims of hail storms in France

The Languedoc was the most recent region to suffer at the hands of extreme weather, when a severe hailstorm hit last week.

Q&A: Jon Usabiaga, chief winemaker, Viña Aresti