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Friarwood adds wines from Carlos Moro’s La Rioja project

Published: 15 August, 2018

Friarwood Fine Wines has announced it is expanding its Spanish portfolio with an exclusive selection from winemaker Carlos Moro.

Looking ahead: Mark Roberts, Lanchester Wines

Published: 14 August, 2018

As the first half of 2018 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, on-going trends and opportunities

Cognac sets new export record

Published: 14 August, 2018

Cognac exports have achieved their fourth consecutive year of growth, driven by continued thirst for the historic French brandy in the US.

Gin exports on track to reach £600m in 2018

Published: 14 August, 2018

The UK has further cemented its status as the largest exporter of gin in the world with yet another record-breaking start to the year.

Abbi Moreno plans new hybrid wine business after parting ways with family firm

Published: 13 August, 2018

Abbi Moreno, third generation scion of family wine merchant Moreno Wines, has parted company with her old firm after 21 years, announcing her intention to open a hybrid wine shop-come-wine bar business in early 2019.

WineTraining gears up for Malaga launch as demand for education soars

Published: 13 August, 2018

WineTraining is gearing up for its Malaga launch as demand for Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) courses across the world soars.

Accolade turns spotlight on Kumala with biggest investment in 10 years

Published: 13 August, 2018

Accolade Wines has turned the spotlight on its South African Kumala wine brand with a £1 million campaign.

London’s K Bar taps into trend of serving wine by the glass

Published: 13 August, 2018

Kensington Hotel’s The K Bar and Town House restaurant has begun selling its entire wine list by the glass.

Vagabond set sights on expansion as it secures £3.5m investment

Published: 12 August, 2018

Vagabond has secured a £3.5 million investment from UK leisure and hospitality investor Imbiba.

Greenall’s puts spotlight on heritage with new campaign and RTD redesign

Published: 10 August, 2018

Greenall’s is pushing its core and RTD ranges with a global creative campaign to showcase the craftsmanship that goes into making its gin.

Business as usual for Gaucho with “exciting sale” in sight

Published: 10 August, 2018

The Gaucho Group has confirmed that it is ‘business as usual’.

Billecart-Salmon releases bicentenary cuvée and unveils new cellar

Published: 10 August, 2018

Billecart-Salmon has launched a collector’s cuvée and unveiled a new cellar as part of its bicentenary celebrations.

The week that was

Published: 09 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.

Why the Rhône’s white evolution is gathering pace

Published: 09 August, 2018

The Rhône Valley is not – predominantly – known for its whites.

Jascots adds four new green producers

Published: 09 August, 2018

Jascots is poised to add four new environmentally friendly producers to its portfolio as part of its strategy to focus on sustainability

Looking ahead: Martin Williams, M Restaurants

Published: 09 August, 2018

As the first half of 2018 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, on-going trends and opportunities

Glorious weather hits grain volume in East Anglia but not quality

Published: 09 August, 2018

The volume of grain from East Anglia has been hit by the continued sunshine in the UK but quality is “looking great”.

Universities join forces to fuel Chinese wine industry

Published: 09 August, 2018

The University of Adelaide and the Shanghai Jiao Tong University have joined forces to launch a dual masters degree in winemaking and viticulture to help fuel China’s wine industry.

Distell to debut six expressions at inaugural malt whisky showcase

Published: 08 August, 2018

African company Distell is launching six limited release whiskies across its single malt portfolio this September to coincide with its first annual showcase event.

Bid to save Gaucho heats up as former The Ivy owner enters the fray

Published: 08 August, 2018

Prominent foodservice investor Luke Johnson has become the latest person to enter into talks to buy ailing steak restaurant, Gaucho, it has been reported.

Friarwood adds wines from Carlos Moro’s La Rioja project

Looking ahead: Mark Roberts, Lanchester Wines

Cognac sets new export record

Gin exports on track to reach £600m in 2018

Abbi Moreno plans new hybrid wine business after parting ways with family firm

WineTraining gears up for Malaga launch as demand for education soars

Accolade turns spotlight on Kumala with biggest investment in 10 years

London’s K Bar taps into trend of serving wine by the glass

Vagabond set sights on expansion as it secures £3.5m investment

Greenall’s puts spotlight on heritage with new campaign and RTD redesign

Business as usual for Gaucho with “exciting sale” in sight

Billecart-Salmon releases bicentenary cuvée and unveils new cellar

The week that was

Why the Rhône’s white evolution is gathering pace

Jascots adds four new green producers

Looking ahead: Martin Williams, M Restaurants

Glorious weather hits grain volume in East Anglia but not quality

Universities join forces to fuel Chinese wine industry

Distell to debut six expressions at inaugural malt whisky showcase

Bid to save Gaucho heats up as former The Ivy owner enters the fray

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