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Prosecco DOC anticipates ‘one of the best productions’ to date

Published: 29 August, 2018

The Tutelary Consortium for Prosecco DOC has announced it is anticipating one of the best productions to date for the Italian bubbles.

Armit Wines announces release of Torre de Oña Martelo 2014

Published: 28 August, 2018

Armit Wines has announced it will be releasing Torre de Oña Martelo 2014 from Torre de Oña next month.

The Wine Show confirms it’s ‘in talks’ with Oval Space about ‘wine event’ in place of cancelled The Wine Show ‘Live’

Published: 28 August, 2018

The Wine Show has confirmed it is in “active discussion” with Oval Space to arrange an event' for next year following the cancellation of The Wine Show ‘Live' wine festival earlier this year.

A spokesman for the Channel 5 programme told Harpers no dates had been set, but said the programme was in talks with Oval Space to "arrange a wine event” for 2019, with exact dates to be released when “fully confirmed”.

The originally planned three-day wine festival, which was announced in May and was set to take place in London from the 10th to the 12th of August this year, had been postponed due to “logistical difficulties that would ultimately have impacted the entire production", said Oval Space.

“We decided to postpone until next year due to our commitment to producing an exceptional event - there were some difficulties which hampered this endeavour so we felt that rather than cancel, we should postpone to give us enough runway to manage these challenges,” event producer Layla Qassim told Harpers.

Ticket holders for The Wine Show ‘Live’ wine festival had been contacted at the beginning of July this year and offered the option of either a full refund or to hold the tickets for the new dates, she added.

The original The Wine Show ‘Live’, developed in partnership with Channel 5's The Wine Show, was set to be hosted by the show’s presenters - Joe Fattorini and Amelia Singer, who were set to be joined by 11 producers from around the world.

The festival was scheduled to included masterclasses by the hosts in addition to the producers showcasing their top picks.

Plans for a 2019 event has yet to be revealed.

WSTA reveals keynote annual conference speakers

Published: 28 August, 2018

The WSTA has announced two keynote speakers in advance of its annual conference.

Mangrove appoints Tim Dunlop as regional account manager

Published: 28 August, 2018

UK spirits distributor Mangrove has appointed Tim Dunlop to the position of regional account manager.

WSTA turns spotlight on English and Welsh whisky with new ‘trail’

Published: 27 August, 2018

The WSTA has launched an English and Welsh whisky trail to further boost growth of a sector that lay dormant for than a century.

Brexit casts shadow over New Zealand exports as wine body reports ‘muted growth’

Published: 24 August, 2018

New Zealand wine is celebrating its 23rd consecutive year of export growth, with export value now valued at a record $1.7 billion.

The week that was

Published: 24 August, 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.

Looking ahead: Joseph Walsh, commercial director, Distell

Published: 24 August, 2018

As we head towards the second half of 2018, Harpers asks key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, on-going trends and opportunities.

Brown-Forman appoints Mangrove as UK distributor for its Scotch Whisky portfolio

Published: 23 August, 2018

Brown-Forman has appointed Mangrove Global as the exclusive UK distributor for its premium Scotch Whisky portfolio.

Immersive cocktail concept Genuine Liquorette gears up for launch

Published: 23 August, 2018

Immersive cocktail concept Genuine Liquorette has revealed details of its London venue, which is set to open its doors next month in Fitzrovia.

Stag’s Leap backer steps down after 17 years as president of Ste. Michelle

Published: 23 August, 2018

Ted Baseler, the man who brought Stag’s Leap winery under the auspices of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is retiring after 34 years with the company.

Plumpton College creates wine brand manager position

Published: 23 August, 2018

Plumpton College has appointed Danielle Whitehead to the role of wine brand manager - a newly created position.

Rhône coops chase cru margins to balance tough market

Published: 22 August, 2018

Rhône Valley cooperatives are on a mission to premiumise their offering, as market pressures mean they can “no longer compete with the New World at £3 a bottle”.

Berry Bros & Rudd opens trial concession at London Bridge

Published: 22 August, 2018

Berry Bros & Rudd has confirmed to Harpers it is running a trial concession in London Bridge train station but would not comment further on future plans and whether the concept may be rolled out to other sites.

Crowdfunding campaign launched for first Gin and Tea bar in UK

Published: 22 August, 2018

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched on Kickstarter to raise £55,000 to open what is mooted to be the world’s first gin and tea bar.

Germany sees earliest grape harvests on record

Published: 22 August, 2018

Germany has seen its earliest grape harvests on record this year due to warm weather and early flowering.

Flint Wines boosts Italian portfolio with organic wines

Published: 22 August, 2018

Fine wine importer Flint Wines has agreed a new collaboration for organic-certified wines with three Italian estates.

Nyetimber sponsors Michelin Star Revelation event

Published: 21 August, 2018

Nyetimber, the English sparkling wine producer, is to increase its credentials with gastronomy by being the official partner of the Michelin Star Revelation event.

Early Champagne harvest for promising vintage

Published: 21 August, 2018

Comité Champagne has revealed that the champagne harvest for 2018 is to start today (21 August) following an exceptional wine growing year and good weather.