Maremma in the past decade or so has emerged from the shadow cast by the neighbouring and much-feted Bolgheri, which rather than imparting its prestige to the relative Italian backwater, had instead created for it an expectation of achievement that the region hadn’t so far managed. But this is changing as an exciting medley of wines come to the fore.
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The latest Health Survey for England has revealed a decline in UK adults drinking harmful levels of alcohol.
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Bibendum has created a sales director for spirits position to broaden its reach into the premium side of the category.
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Moët & Chandon has extended its partnership with brand ambassador Jason Atherton with the launch of a pop-up in his The Blind Pig bar.
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Plumpton College has recorded the largest student intake for its wine courses since the education centre was launched 30 years ago.
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Quoin Rock has revealed the maiden release of its Black Series Méthode Cap Classique.
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New Zealand Winegrowers has reported a hike in value and volume sales in the UK off-trade.
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Enotria & Coe has recruited Ants Rixon and Sam Thackeray from Bibendum to newly created regional and national managing director roles.
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Carignan, Cariñena, Carinyena, Carignane, Caranyana, Mazuelo or Samso? Recent legislation in Spain has unravelled the convoluted issue of this grape’s myriad names
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Diageo has created two new leadership roles in sustainability to demonstrates its commitment to society and the environment.
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Wine Paris, the joint venture between Vinisud and Vinovision Paris, has signed up more than 1,400 businesses to take part in its first event.
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Jascots has reported a 132% leap in value sales of its biodynamic and organic wines.
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The Consorzio Barbera d’Asti e Vini del Monferrato has expanded to include two new styles and labels - Nebbiolo and Nebbiolo Superiore.
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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.
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Internationally renowned for Pinot Noir, the quality of Oregon's Cabernet Sauvignon has now reached “unprecedented levels,” according to several producers in the state.
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The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has appointed Neil Coyle, MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, as its new chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Wines and Spirits.
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Pernod Ricard Winemakers has pledged to source 100% renewable electricity across all of its Australian sites by mid-2019.
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Two English sparkling wines were awarded gold in the latest round of the International Wine Challenge (IWC).
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Edrington has sold its Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky brand to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet for an undisclosed sum.
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With the global 2018 harvests bringing the world’s wine supply back into greater balance, the market is evolving to allow greater fluidity in supply, to the benefit of premium bulk players and smaller volume buyers, with differing formats cited as key to future consumer engagement and sales.
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