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Paul Symington to step down as chair

Published: 26 September, 2018

Paul Symington is stepping down as chairman of Symington Family Estates at the end of this year following a 40-year career in the family business.

Scottish gin exports set for boost with botanical library

Published: 26 September, 2018

Scottish gin exports are set for a boost with the launch of a botanical library from distillation experts from Heriot-Watt University.

London’s first vegan Winefulness event launches

Published: 26 September, 2018

London’s first vegan Winefulness event is to take place in the capital as retailers ramp up their vegan wine offerings.

Accolade Wines launches first Echo Falls Prosecco - ProsEcho Falls

Published: 25 September, 2018

Accolade Wines has taken its Echo Falls brand into the Prosecco sector for the first time with the launch of ProsEcho Falls.

Usain Bolt London restaurant to offer 150 rums and dedicated rum bar

Published: 25 September, 2018

Usain Bolt’s restaurant, Tracks & Records, which is set to open in London next month, will boast over 150 rums – 100 of which are Jamaican.

Moldovan producers turn focus on UK

Published: 25 September, 2018

Moldovan producers will showcase their wines in London at the first tasting with wine specialist importer, Novus BH Magister.

Bibendum launches training course on sustainable wine

Published: 25 September, 2018

Bibendum is launching a new one-day training course to help customers learn more about sustainable winemaking processes.

Growth in number of new Oregon wineries nearly doubles

Published: 24 September, 2018

The number of new wineries that opened in the US state of Oregon last year nearly doubled compared to the previous year.

UN recognises Pernod Ricard for sustainability

Published: 24 September, 2018

Pernod Ricard has been recognised as a Global Compact LEAD company, for its ongoing commitment to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

Piper Heidsieck appoints new Chef de Cave

Published: 24 September, 2018

Piper Heidsieck has appointed Émilien Boutillat as its new Chef de Cave.

Sea Aged Wine expands to the Canary Islands

Published: 24 September, 2018

Sea Aged Wine, the company that ages wine in seawater tanks, is expanding to the Canary Islands.

Brexit blamed for fall in prosecco sales

Published: 21 September, 2018

Exports to the UK of Prosecco have fallen for the first time in 10 years, Coldiretti has revealed.

South African producers thirst for English fizz

Published: 21 September, 2018

Two prominent South African wine estates are adding to the roster of overseas interest in English winemaking with plans to produce sparkling wine in the UK, Harpers has learned.

Treasury Wine Estates introduces Cavaliere d’Oro

Published: 21 September, 2018

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has launched a new Italian wine brand called Cavaliere d’Oro.

The week that was

Published: 21 September, 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.

Ehrmanns boosts Iberian menu with Astobiza Estate

Published: 20 September, 2018

Ehrmanns has boosted its Iberian portfolio by partnering with boutique Txakoli producers, Astobiza Estate.

Over 65 sommeliers compete for Best Sommelier in the World

Published: 20 September, 2018

Over 65 sommeliers from 62 countries will be competing for the title of Best Sommelier in the World in Antwerp, from 11th to 15th March 2019.

Curious signs up as first wine harvest sponsor

Published: 20 September, 2018

Curious Brewery, owned by English winemaker Chapel Down, has signed a deal to sponsor the wine harvest.

First exclusive Consorzio DOC delle Venezie Pinot Grigio harvest closes

Published: 20 September, 2018

The first exclusive Pinot Grigio and the second grape harvest of the Consorzio DOC delle Venezie is coming to a close.

No deal Brexit “not acceptable” for drinks trade

Published: 19 September, 2018

Brexit is the “most significant” short-term challenge facing the wine sector, Miles Beale, chief executive of the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) told delegates at its conference yesterday (18 September).

Paul Symington to step down as chair

Scottish gin exports set for boost with botanical library

London’s first vegan Winefulness event launches

Accolade Wines launches first Echo Falls Prosecco - ProsEcho Falls

Usain Bolt London restaurant to offer 150 rums and dedicated rum bar

Moldovan producers turn focus on UK

Bibendum launches training course on sustainable wine

Growth in number of new Oregon wineries nearly doubles

UN recognises Pernod Ricard for sustainability

Piper Heidsieck appoints new Chef de Cave

Sea Aged Wine expands to the Canary Islands

Brexit blamed for fall in prosecco sales

South African producers thirst for English fizz

Treasury Wine Estates introduces Cavaliere d’Oro

The week that was

Ehrmanns boosts Iberian menu with Astobiza Estate

Over 65 sommeliers compete for Best Sommelier in the World

Curious signs up as first wine harvest sponsor

First exclusive Consorzio DOC delle Venezie Pinot Grigio harvest closes

No deal Brexit “not acceptable” for drinks trade

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