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Penfolds launches 2018 collection alongside National Geographic film

Published: 19 October, 2018

It’s been a busy few months for the iconic Australian producer.

Maison Sichel teams up with Davy’s for latest promotion in “bedrock” indie trade

Published: 19 October, 2018

Bordeaux stalwarts Maison Sichel has revealed its annual promotion will be heading to Davy’s Wine Merchants this year for the 2018 Sichel Independents Initiative.

The week that was

Published: 19 October, 2018

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.

Double-digit growth for Scotch Whisky exports

Published: 18 October, 2018

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has reported double-digit growth in exports of Scotch Whisky boosted by an increasing popularity of single malt.

TWE appoints Brampton as MD Europe as King takes new position in Asia

Published: 18 October, 2018

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has promoted Michelle Brampton to managing director, Europe.

Bibendum reveals first Wine Minds candidates

Published: 18 October, 2018

Bibendum Wine has revealed the first two candidates to come out of its Wine Minds Apprenticeship initiative.

Asia drives strong Q1 growth at Pernod Ricard

Published: 18 October, 2018

Pernod Ricard’s first quarter figures revealed strong growth underpinned by China and India the Asian markets.

The Whisky Exchange launches Champagne event

Published: 18 October, 2018

The Whisky Exchange has launched a Champagne event to ‘revive’ the category in the UK.

Al Gore to follow in Obama’s footsteps as keynote speaker of climate change conference

Published: 18 October, 2018

Al Gore, former US Vice-President and nobel laureate, has been named as the keynote speaker of Climate Change Leadership Porto Summit 2019.

Douro harvest delivers quality on back of “absurdly low” yields

Published: 17 October, 2018

Following a year of challenging weather extremes, the Douro’s 2018 harvest has given up some “excellent Ports and Douro wines” according to Symington Family Estate’s annual harvest report.

Plumpton reveals speaker line up for next Wine Talks series

Published: 17 October, 2018

Plumpton College has announced the line up for its next Wine Talks series including John Seccombe, Brad Greatrix, Charles Metcalfe and Professor Tom Gilbert.

Kingsland expands Shorn on Tour range with Malbec

Published: 17 October, 2018

Kingsland Drinks has grown its Shorn on Tour pouch range with a Malbec variant.

Tesco boxes out low and no alcohol for the first time at autumn tasting

Published: 17 October, 2018

Tesco shone a spotlight on its growing list of low and no alcohol options at its tasting yesterday, giving further credence to moderation trends.

Howard’s Folly to up production five-fold

Published: 17 October, 2018

Howard’s Folly is poised to increase its production five-fold from 60,000 to 300,000 bottles over the next five years.

31Dover claims UK first with data-led subscription service

Published: 16 October, 2018

31Dover has claimed a UK first with a data-led technology wine subscription service.

Chapel Down appoints head of brewing for its Curious Brewery arm

Published: 16 October, 2018

Chapel Down has appointed Matthew Anderson of AB InBev to the newly created position of head of brewing & production.

Maker’s Mark launches new collection to tap Brits’ thirst for American whisky

Published: 16 October, 2018

Maker’s Mark has produced a limited edition run of 252 Private Select bottles in the UK to tap Brits’ thirst for American whisky.

Jascots adds Hungarian producer

Published: 15 October, 2018

Jascots has added Hungarian producer Zsirai to its portfolio.

Late summer spells trouble for restaurants

Published: 15 October, 2018

The restaurant trade suffered another tough month in September with sales dampened by the late summer, while the pub industry continued to bask in the sun.

IWC launches digital platform to connect wine industry

Published: 15 October, 2018

The International Wine Challenge (IWC) has launched a digital platform designed to bring together the members of the wine industry from around the world.