Champagne proves quality still comes first
Supermarket price wars may be attracting consumers to certain Champagnes, but independent retailers claim quality is still the key in their stores, as Carol Emmas rpeorts
Read more...Supermarket price wars may be attracting consumers to certain Champagnes, but independent retailers claim quality is still the key in their stores, as Carol Emmas rpeorts
Read more...With regions as well known as those in France, is there any point in marketing by brand instead of region? Laura Heywood...
Read more...Sud de France hopes to build interest in the region in the UK through a combination of wine promotions and competitions with the trade, and running food, wine and cultural festivals with consumers.
Exports for Loire white, red, rosé and sparkling wines to the UK grew by 11% in volume for the year 2012, and the region has also seen a significant growth in value.
Read more...European wines made from indigenous varieties are providing independent wine merchants with much more scope for growth compared with the New World's offering.
Read more...The third annual International Gamay Competition has announced the winners from its 2013 awards, which included a new category of sparkling wine.
Read more...The third annual International Gamay Competition has announced its winners from its 2013 awards, which included a new category of sparkling wine.
Read more...Sichel Wines' family property Château Trillol, AOC Corbières has been awarded France's highest accolade for food and wine, the Prix d'Excellence 2013 in its Concours Général Agricole.
Read more...Hallgarten Druitt, the national wine distributor, has added south west French producer, Gérard Bertrand, to its growing branded wine portfolio.
Read more...Dan Bolton talks to Gemma McKenna about Louis Latour Agencies' growing portfolio, what's in store for 2013 and Burgundy's shortest harvest since the 1950s
Read more...For a chance to taste wines from small, terroir-driven French producers, head to the fourth annual First Date for France tasting on February 12.
Read more...I fancy myself an old hand at Bordeaux en primeur tastings. I'm used to gums, teeth and elbows feeling decidedly battle-scared after the assault of youthful tannins and overly-enthusiastic attendees chasing the last sip of Cheval Blanc or D'Yquem.
Read more...Christmas might be over, but readers can re-live the festive fun with Harpers' latest competition.
Read more...Harpers hears from Hubert de Billy, sales manager for France at Champagne Pol Roger, who will be exhibiting at SITT Spring 2013.
Read more...The Chablis commission of the Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB) has revealed the award winners from the 2013 annual Chablis wine competition.
Read more...Mangrove has been appointed UK distributor to Cognac distillery Louis Royer in a bid to increase distribution in the UK.
Read more...To help you keep on top of the large number of Burgundy tastings this month for the 2011 en primeur campaign Harpers is publishing reviews direct from key tastings and related Burgundy events from members of the trade. Here Jenny Mackenzie of Early Bird Wine News reports from Armit Wines Burgundy 2011 en primeur tasting.
Read more...Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte has strengthened its position among the leading Champagne brands by posting its second most successful performance ever for 2012.
Read more...To help you keep on top of the large number of Burgundy tastings this month for the 2011 en primeur campaign Harpers is publishing reviews direct from key tasting from members of the trade. Here Jenny Mackenzie of Early Bird Wine News gives her view on this week's Berry Bros and Rudd Burgundy tasting.
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