Speaking at an Alternative Argentina tasting in London yesterday (8 March), Argentine wine expert Phil Crozier outlined the opportunities for the country to expand its offer with more focus on its diversity and smaller producers.
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The international Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2018 has thrown down the gauntlet to UK somms, inviting entries for this year’s competition to be held on 9 April at 67 Pall Mall.
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In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.
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Jeremy Rockett, former Marblehead MD and marketing director for González Byass UK, has joined forces with a trio of drinks experts to launch a distribution agency.
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Boutinot has unveiled a new range of Riojas featuring labels designed to break from ‘the traditional Rioja wine language of competitors’.
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The popularity of drier, paler styles of rosé show no signs of slowing as they inch further and further into the mainstream, with Blossom Hill becoming the latest company to latch onto this consumer-friendly style.
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Essex-based wine merchant Wine Net has signed up as a member of Merchant Vintners growing the buying group’s members to 20.
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Enotria&Coe is increasing its stall of organic wines via leading organic producer Bonterra.
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Vindependents has added Mountford Estate from New Zealand’s Waipara region to its portfolio.
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MPs are gathering in the House of Commons today to tackle the “confusing” labelling of low alcohol and alcohol-free drinks.
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Berkmann Wine Cellars has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Ferraton Père & Fils.
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Californian producing giant E&J Gallo has identified the UK as a key market to grow its expanding range of high-end wines.
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Conviviality has teamed up with winemaker Brent Marris to bring Leefield Station Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris to the UK for the first time.
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Leading whisky and cognac distributor Maxxium UK is putting its key brands front and centre with a name change as it prepares to expand its footprint in premium and super premium spirits.
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Scottish malt whisky maker Jura has announced a major image overhaul via a bold new signature series.
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Wine Australia has created a regional general manager position, covering greater China, to which it has appointed ‘experienced China hand’, David Lucas.
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Pure Wild Spirits (PWSL), maker of Freya – a premium white spirit distilled from birch, has announced it is seeking a £750,000 investment to accelerate growth into premium retailers, bar and restaurant groups, and initial exports to the US and Italy.
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McGuigan Wines has launched its first low-alcohol duo to tap Brits’ increasing thirst for such offerings.
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Italy has been singled out as the best country of origin for wines under £10, having topped the Association of Wine Educators’ (AWE) list of great value wine producers for 2018.
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Bibendum has added 113 new wines to its portfolio ahead of its annual spring tasting next week.
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