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Burgundy 2021: A car crash waiting to happen?

Published: 20 February, 2023

Low yields and high quality have caused prices for Burgundy vintage 2021 to soar. James Bayley assesses the outlook in an increasingly febrile market.

Arrogant Frog puts up vineyard resistance

Published: 17 February, 2023

Leading Languedoc producer Jean-Claude Mas is set to bring his first fungus resistant varietal wine to market, with the unveiling of a Souvignier Gris ‘Résistant’ at Wine Paris.

Penfolds launches first-ever multi-vintage Yattarna in Paris

Published: 17 February, 2023

Penfolds officially unveiled its first-ever multi-vintage Chardonnay in Paris this week during a reception hosted by chief winemaker, Peter Gago. The wine is a blend of five Yattarna vintages and aptly named the Penfolds V.

Scottish rum distiller to launch private cask ownership

Published: 10 February, 2023

A new age of rum distilling is on the horizon for Scotland, as the award-winning Matugga Distillery launches its private cask ownership programme to the public.

Tim Atkin MW releases new Rioja report

Published: 08 February, 2023

Renowned critic and Harpers columnist Tim Atkin MW has launched the 2023 edition of his Rioja Report.

Hoxton Spirits beefs up its range

Published: 08 February, 2023

Hoxton Spirits, the artisan brand founded by Gerry Calabrese, has launched three new labels: Hoxton London Spritz, Hoxton Spiced Whisky and a classic London Dry gin.

Vine diversity project sketches path ahead for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

Published: 06 February, 2023

A plant breeding research project looking at how Sauvignon Blanc vines adapt to external stress in New Zealand could unlock the future potential for the grape when facing an increasingly ‘chaotic’ climate.

Exclusive: Bordeaux WineCap insights

Published: 30 January, 2023

While global stock and bond markets had a turbulent 2022, the fine wine sector has continued to perform strongly. Thanks to its low correlation with mainstream asset classes and defensive characteristics, fine wine is attracting a wider investor audience.

Friday read: Paolo De Marchi leaves 'happy ghosts' at Isole e Olena

Published: 27 January, 2023

Justin Keay reports on a recent visit to Paolo De Marchi of Isole e Olena winery towards the end of 2022, in what turned out to be an elegiac trip. In 2022, De Marchi completed his last vintage after almost 50 years.

Chianti Classico: A landscape of change

Published: 23 January, 2023

Chianti Classico is ramping up focus on its diversity as its new UGA Gran Selezione wines reach the market. Andrew Catchpole reports.

Bolly team revamp ahead of ‘ambitious’ bicentenary plans

Published: 20 January, 2023

Maison Bollinger has announced a shake-up of its core team, following the departure of its long serving chef de cave, Gilles Descôtes.

Wines of South Africa reveals 2022 export declines

Published: 19 January, 2023

The South African wine industry remains focused on its road to recovery following a 5% decline in export volumes in 2022.

Salcombe Distilling launches rum school experience

Published: 17 January, 2023

Salcombe Distilling has launched a new rum school experience, located at their waterside distillery on Island Street, Salcombe.

New Zealand Wine Week returns for 2023

Published: 16 January, 2023

After the success of New Zealand Wine Week events in 2021 and 2022, New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) has announced that it will be kicking off the third New Zealand Wine Week on 30 January.

Exclusive: Michael Karam’s 2023 Lebanon report

Published: 13 January, 2023

In a Harpers exclusive, Lebanese authority Michael Karam has released his 2023 Lebanon report, available to read for free on the Harpers website.

New Zealand Winegrowers announces brand overhaul

Published: 11 January, 2023

New Zealand Winegrowers has unveiled a new logo and global brand identity, rolled out across the organisation's key international markets.

Rueda sales buoyant as 2022 figure breaks records

Published: 09 January, 2023

Sales of Rueda broke records last year, with almost 110 million labels distributed in 2022.

Jump into the world of French wine at VIN

Published: 06 January, 2023

The UK trade is being invited to uncork some of France’s best kept secrets alongside enduring favourites at VIN, next month’s trade tasting event, which will bring together 50 producers and importers.