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On-trade: The psychology of wine lists

Published:  02 October, 2024

James Bayley digs deep into what makes a wine list tick.

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Indie collaboration

Published:  02 October, 2024

With costs up and margins squeezed, Andrew Catchpole assesses the pros and cons of sharing on smaller shipments of wine.

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Australia reborn

Published:  27 September, 2024

Winemakers have entered a new era, with creativity and dynamism to the fore. But UK perceptions of the country’s wines need to catch up if consumers are to benefit. Andrew Catchpole reports.

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Tech: New age-old problem

Published:  25 September, 2024

Jo Gilbert looks at how the biggest alcohol brands and social media platforms are banding together to tackle the rapidly developing world of online age-assurance systems.

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Insights: State of the nation

Published:  20 September, 2024

James Bayley delves into the latest data to get to the heart of the shifting trends across the wine trade in the UK.

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Carménère hits its stride

Published:  16 September, 2024

Chile’s ‘could-be’ flagship is coming of age, but debate still surrounds its role in the country’s wider portfolio. Andrew Catchpole dips in.

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Multiples: Ocado grasps new opportunities

Published:  13 September, 2024

James Bayley reports on how the online retailer is constantly evolving its wine offer to stay in line with consumer expectations.

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Analysis: Generics on the global stage

Published:  13 September, 2024

James Bayley addresses the evolving role of generic wine bodies, from trade agreements to tailored tastings.

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Low & no: The twist to modern drinking

Published:  09 September, 2024

Ten years on from the founding of both Club Soda and Seedlip, Jo Gilbert takes the temperature of the game-changing low & no category.

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On-trade: Roadmap for London hospitality

Published:  02 September, 2024

A recent ‘state of play’ forum with the London mayor’s office opened the floor to the hospitality sector, giving business owners the opportunity to voice their best and worst-case scenarios when it comes to city-wide reform. Jo Gilbert reports.

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Indies: The generation game

Published:  30 August, 2024

With a generational fall-off hitting the trade, Andrew Catchpole looks at what steps indie merchants are taking to pull in younger punters.

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Unusual Suspects: Off-piste producers

Published:  28 August, 2024

Harpers went in search of producers on the frontiers of new and emerging territories.

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Headline Heroes: Georgia’s grape revolution

Published:  26 August, 2024

Arguably the birthplace of wine, Georgian winemaking is steeped in tradition and, as James Lawrence explains, has much to offer UK consumers.

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Unusual Suspects: Friends from the east

Published:  23 August, 2024

With a few importers now taking the plunge, Andrew Catchpole assesses the potential for Chinese wine in the UK.

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Unusual Suspects Report: Diversity in the East

Published:  21 August, 2024

Following the success of the inaugural CEE tasting, Justin Keay dives into the multi-faceted diversity of the region, spanning Central Europe, the Balkans and the Caucasus.

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Succession: Passing the baton

Published:  20 August, 2024

Andrew Catchpole catches up with families managing a transition between first and second generations.

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Design & Packaging: All change on alt

Published:  16 August, 2024

With eco-concerns and economic pressures pointing the way to alternative packaging, we look at which formats are making the most headway. Jo Gilbert reports.

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Tech: Sentinel’s technological revolution in vineyards worldwide

Published:  14 August, 2024

An innovative tool is helping wineries to capture detailed vine-level data and manage their crops more effectively. James Bayley reports.

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Insights: Cork’s sustainable revival

Published:  12 August, 2024

James Bayley explains how cork has recovered from its tainted reputation to prevail as a sustainable contender in the closures world.

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Multiples: Summer of innovation

Published:  09 August, 2024

James Bayley takes a look at supermarket giant Tesco as it unveils its summer drinks trends and celebrates success at the IWC.

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