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Franciacorta set for strong harvest

Published: 19 August, 2019

Expectations are high for the Franciacorta harvest, which starts today.

US sales drive Cognac to fifth year of export growth

Published: 19 August, 2019

Cognac has reported export growth for the fifth year in a row. Shipments were up 6.9% in value and 2.5% in volume for the year ending 31 July 2019, the region’s governing body has revealed.

Looking ahead: Simon Robinson, chairman of Wine GB and owner of Hattingley Valley

Published: 19 August, 2019

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities

Major shift-around as Kingsland Drinks re-thinks senior leadership team

Published: 16 August, 2019

Manchester-based bottler Kingsland Drinks has announced high-level executive changes to devote greater focus on its “strategic development and business direction”.

Yalumba finalist in Women in Wine Awards

Published: 16 August, 2019

Yalumba winemaker Natalie Cleghorn and Barossa vineyard manager Brooke Howell have been announced as finalists for Winemaker of the Year and Viticulturist of the Year respectively in the Australian Women In Wine Awards (AWIWA).

Looking ahead: Nicky Forrest from Wines of Germany

Published: 16 August, 2019

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities

TWE sets sights on being “part of the fabric of China”

Published: 15 August, 2019

Treasury Wine Estates’ chief executive Michael Clarke revealed the company’s ambitious plans for China yesterday.

Bimber Distillery announces release of first single-malt whisky

Published: 15 August, 2019

West London’s Bimber distillery is to release a premium small-batch, single-malt whisky.

Ex-Tanqueray distiller turns his hand to Downton Abbey spirit range

Published: 15 August, 2019

The release of a new whisky and gin brand is sure to cause excitement both above and below stairs in the nation’s country houses.

Benchmark in global push on back of new funding

Published: 15 August, 2019

London-based Benchmark Drinks has won new finance to fund international expansion.

Profits up at TWE as premiumisation drive pays off

Published: 15 August, 2019

Profits at Treasury Wine Estates leapt 16% over the last year, driven by the group’s focus on premiumisation.

Looking ahead: Phil Innes, owner, Loki Wine

Published: 15 August, 2019

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities

Looking ahead: Julia Jenkins, owner and MD, Flagship Wines

Published: 14 August, 2019

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities

New Tokaji release from Disznókő

Published: 14 August, 2019

Hungary’s Disznókő has added a new Tokaji to its range.

Broadland Wineries appoints brand manager for innovation

Published: 14 August, 2019

Broadland Wineries has hired Bernard Matthews brand manager Katherine Hall to fill its new brand manager for innovation role.

Disappointing half-year results for Adnams

Published: 14 August, 2019

Sales at Suffolk-based drinks group Adnams fell 2% year-on-year in the first half of 2019.

Looking ahead: Laura Jewell MW, regional general manager EMEA, Wine Australia

Published: 14 August, 2019

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities

Underage drinking in decline

Published: 13 August, 2019

Underage drinking has fallen in two-thirds of countries where statistics are available, according to a new report.

Bibendum shakes up tasting format

Published: 13 August, 2019

Bibendum is planning something different for its autumn tasting.

Looking ahead: Ted Sandbach, managing director, Oxford Wine Company

Published: 13 August, 2019

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities

Franciacorta set for strong harvest

US sales drive Cognac to fifth year of export growth

Looking ahead: Simon Robinson, chairman of Wine GB and owner of Hattingley Valley

Major shift-around as Kingsland Drinks re-thinks senior leadership team

Yalumba finalist in Women in Wine Awards

Looking ahead: Nicky Forrest from Wines of Germany

TWE sets sights on being “part of the fabric of China”

Bimber Distillery announces release of first single-malt whisky

Ex-Tanqueray distiller turns his hand to Downton Abbey spirit range

Benchmark in global push on back of new funding

Profits up at TWE as premiumisation drive pays off

Looking ahead: Phil Innes, owner, Loki Wine

Looking ahead: Julia Jenkins, owner and MD, Flagship Wines

New Tokaji release from Disznókő

Broadland Wineries appoints brand manager for innovation

Disappointing half-year results for Adnams

Looking ahead: Laura Jewell MW, regional general manager EMEA, Wine Australia

Underage drinking in decline

Bibendum shakes up tasting format

Looking ahead: Ted Sandbach, managing director, Oxford Wine Company

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