Analysis: Austrian winemakers today are a mix of traditionalists and renegades

Austria continues on its highly creative and diversified path through its vast mix of traditionalist and renegade producers. They have taken the Grüner Veltliner ball and sprinted with it, meaning the same ambition, talent and individual drive that turned an unknown grape variety into one of the wine and culinary world's darlings over the past couple of decades continues full speed ahead today.

Insights: Somms are in high demand during casual dining boom

The role of sommelier has fast evolved in our ever more competitive and casual dining era and are in high demand across the UK.

Analysis: How directly engaging with consumer can pay big dividends

Directly engaging with consumers can pay big dividends for a modest outlay, if coupled with imagination. One Cork One Point from the Haciendas Company, the Beronia Txoko Club with Gonzáles Byass and Concha Y Toro all are offering winning initiatives where wine companies are building relationships directly with consumers.

Insights: The future of bricks and mortar

In a tough and increasingly online retail environment why are wine shops continuing to open?

Selling wine's 'craft' credentials

Analysis: LWF has sophisticated its offer, but could it do more?

Looking back at last month's London Wine Fair, many were pleased with the amount of activity at the trade show and how it added value to its offer this year. But could it do more?

Insights: How glassware plays a strarring role in the cocktail craze

As the cocktail craze shows no signs of slowing Harpers.co.uk talks to some of London's top bartenders about creativity in serves and how the vessel is playing a starring role.

Analysis: Is there a gap between Prosecco and Champagne?

Sparkling wine sales continue to boom, but it's a lopsided affair.  Is there a gap in the void between Prosecco and Champagne?

Insights: What impacts the Conviviality deal could have on the future of the wine trade

Following Conviviality acquiring Bibendum PLB many questions still remain surrounding what the deal means for the future of the trade and who the winners and the losers will be.

The Week That Was: Top news, Q&As and analysis on Harpers.co.uk

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news, financial news for the drinks trade, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Analysis: The impact climate change is having on cool climate wines

The International Cool Climate Wine Symposium delivered fascinating insights into the changes shaping the winemaking world.

The Drinks Wholesaler: Intriguing Times

Welcome to our autumn issue of Drinks Wholesaler, which is packed with the usual medley of analysis, insights, viewpoints and features, plus original research into the wine market, commissioned and shared by Crown Cellars, appearing for the first time here. 

International Cool Climate Wine Symposium: Cool viticulture the hot topic in Brighton

As the 9^th International Cool Climate Wine Symposium opened its doors in Brighton yesterday, a 30-country strong delegation of 600 producers, exhibitors, marketers and communicators descended on the seaside town for a three day event dedicated to examining all aspects of making and marketing fine wine from cool climates

The Week That Was: Top news, Q&As and analysis on Harpers.co.uk

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news, financial news for the drinks trade, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Analysis: Can Ribera del Duero compete with the Rioja in the UK?

Can Ribera Del Duero can realistically lure consumers in a Rioja-obsessed climate in the UK?

Insights: The rise of the owners club

In the space of just over 15 years, privately funded associations have become a defining feature of the global wine industry. In Europe, they arguably represent a manifestation of the growing dissatisfaction with the inadequacies of regional appellation bodies, which has subsequently encouraged winemakers to take matters into their own hands.

The Week That Was: Top news, Q&As and analysis on Harpers.co.uk

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news, financial news for the drinks trade, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Insights: Logistics is a critical piece of the succes of online wine sales

With web-based sales of wines, spirits and beers growing fast, the delivery following that 'click' is all important.

Analysis: How premium casual dining outlets can get the most out of their wine offer

The growth in premium casual dining means that less is often more when it comes to wine.

Analysis: Brand equity is critical in an increasingly saturated gin market

In an increasingly saturated gin market building brands, like Sipsmith and Langley's Gin, with a long-term vision could not be more important.