Unusual Suspects: New York State
Published: 01 September, 2023
New York State has been slowly but steadily growing its UK presence. Andrew Catchpole finds out why.
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Unusual Suspects: Emerging regions
Published: 01 September, 2023
If good marketing is made up of good stories, then wine and spirits certainly have some of the greatest tales to tell, with distillers, vineyards and wineries to be found in some of the most unlikely places. Here, Harpers rounds up some of our favourite eclectic producers from around the world.
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Unusual Suspects: The Balkans
Published: 30 August, 2023
Caroline Gilby MW picks out some of the most promising regions of the Balkans, with Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia and North Macedonia offering a wealth of worthy wines waiting to be explored.
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Packaging: Weighing up the options
Published: 30 August, 2023
With glass in the firing line and alternative packaging now routinely found in supermarkets, Jo Gilbert asks: is there a price ceiling for consumer buy-in for alt formats?
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Vodka: Mainstay on the back-bar
Published: 24 August, 2023
James Bayley assesses the health of the vodka category in the wake of the great Russian boycott and notes the spirit’s premium leanings.
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Tech: Wine goes heavy on sustainability
Published: 23 August, 2023
Lightweighting is often the first stop for businesses in their sustainability journey. In recent years, the industry has moved on to bigger, more holistic goals. However, innovation around changing both minds and bottle weight continues, writes Jo Gilbert.
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On-trade: Edinburgh focus
Published: 21 August, 2023
As Edinburgh’s dynamic wine and food scene continues to evolve, Andrew Catchpole dips in to some of its highlights.
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Santorini: Rising to the challenge
Published: 18 August, 2023
In Santorini, Jo Gilbert discovers a volcanic wonderland producing premium whites. However, winemakers face keen challenges as the price of grapes edge towards Champagne.
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White grapes on the rise
Published: 16 August, 2023
Both market and climate are driving a shift in emphasis on the colour of the grape, as James Lawrence reports.
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Independents: Cutting it fine
Published: 14 August, 2023
From ‘classics’ to new contenders, Chris Losh sizes the trends at the high end.
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The trials and tribulations of family-run wineries
Published: 11 August, 2023
James Lawrence dives into the complex world of family-owned and run wineries to assess how they prepare for a successful (and undramatic) succession.
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Insights: Crunching EU export numbers
Published: 09 August, 2023
James Bayley delves into new data to determine the shape of current EU export trends.
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Multiples: Shoppers to pay price for duty
Published: 07 August, 2023
With wine duty set to increase by 20% and spirits duty by more than 10%, how might supermarkets offset these costs? James Bayley reports.
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Advertisement Feature: Boosting Bergerac
Published: 04 August, 2023
Let’s collectively banish the notion that Bergerac is simply a “pleasant alternative” to Bordeaux. Indeed, the delectable wines of the south-west have their own distinct identity, notwithstanding the popularity of Cabernet Sauvignon – and Merlot – in the vineyards of the Dordogne. Yet there are key differences: the climate shows more continental flourishes than the Atlantic-influenced Gironde, for example, and there are well-drained limestone soils on higher ground. The potential to make outstanding wine in the green valleys of Bergerac is unprecedented.
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Indies: Vinotopia, from box to barn
Published: 02 August, 2023
Cotswolds indie Vinotopia’s latest ‘luxury’ wine destination is a rather posh barn. Andrew Catchpole takes a peek.
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Taste-Off: Coming around to Riesling
Published: 31 July, 2023
The trade returns to the Riesling conundrum time and again, but our Taste Off panel detected signs of change with respect to this consumer-bewildering variety. Andrew Catchpole reports from a lively session at 9 Vines in Hove.
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Tech: Innovation on the AI spectrum
Published: 26 July, 2023
In a follow-up piece to last month’s ‘chat’ with Chat GPT, Jo Gilbert dives back into the world of generative AI, to find out more with regard to wine.
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On-trade: To somm or not to somm?
Published: 24 July, 2023
Weighing up the worth of a good sommelier, Chris Losh explores the benefits they can deliver.
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Low and no: Dry summer
Published: 21 July, 2023
With more people leaning towards moderation when it comes to alcohol, on-trade venues could benefit by improving their low & no options. James Bayley dissects the findings of a new KAM report.
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Henry Jeffreys on premium spirits
Published: 19 July, 2023
Henry Jeffreys dives into the growing world of premium spirits and how newly elevated category heroes are creating a halo effect.
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