Champagne's battle for the top spot
Published: 14 March, 2016
It's no secret that sparkling wine sales have been a massive success story in the UK market of late
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English sparkling wine's southern charm
Published: 11 March, 2016
Recent research conducted by Harpers into the sparkling wine listings of around 50 mid to high-end restaurants in south east England and London threw up some interesting insights into the mix of fizzes offered both by the bottle and being served by the glass.
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ProWein 2016 preview
Published: 11 March, 2016
With the world of wine and spirits soon to descend on Düsseldorf for ProWein, Harpers delivers the essential knowledge on the largest drinks trade show
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Sicily takes control of its destiny
Published: 10 March, 2016
"Historically, the UK took Sicilian wine from northern bottlers in huge quantities," says Nick Bielak, director of Vinexus, whose agencies include the big Marsala-based co-op, Cantina Europa
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How Italy's complexity can be its greatest draw
Published: 10 March, 2016
When it comes to supplying the off-trade with entry-level wines, Italy certainly punches above its weight
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Morrisons rings the changes
Published: 10 March, 2016
Morrisons' wine team is bucking the trend, with a revitalised range, rising sales and a collaborative approach to suppliers delivering awards and customer spend
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Why indies need to use the web wisely
Published: 09 March, 2016
With online wine sales booming, independents stand to lose out to bigger players unless they use the web wisely to promote their USPs
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Go West 2016 tasting preview
Published: 09 March, 2016
The Go West tasting offers an unrivalled insight into the wines of California, Oregon and Washington
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What the Living Wage means for the trade
Published: 08 March, 2016
We all need to earn enough to survive. But the Chancellor's introduction of a Living Wage, announced last year and to be introduced this April, has proved controversial
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The Smith Report: Has China fully recovered?
Published: 08 March, 2016
China, which once was the promised land for iconic wines, hit a tough patch, but with a growing middle class and an ever-growing appreciation for wine, could now be the time to start importing there?
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Grain versus grape: the rise of craft beer
Published: 07 March, 2016
"Stick a cork in it. Wine is done," declared the New York Daily News back in 2013. "Fancy beers in oversize bottles are the hottest items on drink lists at swank restaurants and bars across the city."
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The problem with mark-up madness in the on-trade
Published: 04 March, 2016
I love Riesling. I'll always buy it in the supermarket, I will always look out for it in restaurants and I'll always seek it out wherever I go.
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Spain: a winemaking revolution is brewing
Published: 04 March, 2016
In January 2016, respected winemaker Telmo Rodríguez unveiled a controversial document that caused a surge of excitement across Spain's viticultural landscape
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Think Gin 2016 hailed a success
Published: 02 March, 2016
Oversubscribed and packed with members of the on-trade, independent merchants, multiple and wholesale buyers, the second annual Think Gin event at London's Hospital Club was a buzzing event.
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Enotria&Coe targets premium on trade with merged portfolio
Published: 01 March, 2016
At the inaugural launch of the Enotria&Coe portfolio, CEO Troy Christensen set out his vision for the newly merged business and the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Independents turn to experiential approach
Published: 01 March, 2016
Independent drinks retailers are currently facing a double whammy with supermarkets providing consumers with the convenience of picking up drinks with their weekly shop, while discounters are providing the sort of low prices that are hard to ignore.
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Expressing a love of lava
Published: 26 February, 2016
There's been an eruption of interest in volcanic wines and to prove it the Institute of Masters of Wine recently held a seminar/tasting specifically devoted to them.
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A second helping of Vinisud reflects on the wines to the fore at this year's show
Published: 25 February, 2016
Vinisud 2016 revealed a fresh focus on old vines and varietes
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South African harvest 2016
Published: 23 February, 2016
The hottest growing season in South Africa since 1904, according to official statistics, is having a major impact on production for the current vintage. Yields are dramatically lower - down by as much as 60% or more in certain regions like Swartland - with the national crush expected to the smallest for over a decade.
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Southern Spotlight
Published: 22 February, 2016
Vinisud to become an annual event as pan-Mediterranean focus pays dividends for organisers and exhibitors.
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