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Would you want to share a pint with Tom Jones?

Published:  11 August, 2014

 

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"Don't spill your wine, Del Boy!"

Published:  08 August, 2014

As we today publish our new exclusive report in to the UK on-trade, we thought it was also a good excuse to brighten up your Friday afternoon with this trip down memory lane and that comedy goal moment when Del Boy has that rather embarrassing moment when he disappears behind the bar.

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Spitoon

Published:  08 August, 2014

Spitoon's take on franchising

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Humphrey Bogart's Real English Gin set for US launch

Published:  06 August, 2014

"Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine." Humphery Bogart as Rick Blaine, Casablanca.

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Chief of the week: Bob Rishworth

Published:  01 August, 2014
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Fine wine Bordeaux doesnt need to be too expensive

Published:  01 August, 2014

Simple advice to grab fine wine at fair prices

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Where am I?

Published:  01 August, 2014

The Claret Pimpernel is lucky enough to visit some pretty darn smart places around the world, but few can match this place!

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Consumers will drink cheap wine until the trade convinces them to do otherwise, warns Jerry Lockspeiser

Published:  01 August, 2014

The UK wine trade should stop lamenting the fact the average consumer is looking to buy cheaper wine and work harder to convince them to do otherwise, according to leading wine consultant Jerry Lockspeiser.

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Your chance to see Jude Law put on his dancing shoes for new Johnnie Walker Blue film

Published:  01 August, 2014

Last month we gave you a sneak preview of British heart throb Jude Law's new new short film promoting Johnnie Walker Blue Label and now here is the real thing in all its glory.

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Would you care for some Jimi Hendrix with your glass Sir?

Published:  29 July, 2014

As if the wine trade wasn't already overloaded with BS, it seems the latest fad is wine and music pairing.

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Taste test: Skouras Saint George (Aghiorghitiko), Nemea 2011

Published:  29 July, 2014

An elegant red from Greece which hints at better things to come

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Breast (and bottle) is best at Brasserie Blanc

Published:  29 July, 2014

We all know how madly competitive the restaurant world can be with seemingly every trick in the book being deployed to entice customers in through the door.

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A [RE]BAPTISM OF RIESLING

Published:  28 July, 2014

A short yet intense 2-day trip to the Mosel proved very fruitful, hard work for the legs and overall a rather holy experience. Her Egon Muller may have just re-baptised me and a whole bunch of other avid wine lovers into the divine glories of Riesling.

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My Choice: Steven Gerrard,Barwell & Jones, on drinking with Bill Clinton and his LFC namesake

Published:  25 July, 2014

Steven Gerrard is the first to kick start our My Choice series where we ask leading figures in the trade for their favourite drinks, and where and when they would like to drink them. If you would like to join in and send yours then email your answers to the list below to richard.siddle@wrbm.com.

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Harpers Chiefs of the Week: Albion Racing Club Captains

Published:  25 July, 2014

Albion Racing Club Captains: Making beverages cool or bust!

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Oxford Wine Company signs deal to be exclusive UK importer of Downton Abbey wines

Published:  25 July, 2014

Ted Sandbach of the Oxford Wine Company has become the exclusive UK importer for a special Downton Abbey range of wines, created by French producer, Les Grands Chais de France.

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Meet Downton Abbey's new cast

Published:  24 July, 2014

Move over Hugh Bonneville, Downtown Abbey has a new cast.

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Memories of red thongs and "Semillons" inspire Andrew Shaw to join Team Cox

Published:  22 July, 2014

Andrew Shaw, head of buying at Bibendum Wine, is the latest wine industry stalwart to sign up to take part in the upcoming Médoc Marathon in Bordeaux to help raise money in memory of Michael Cox, the former UK head of Wines of Chile.

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HARPERS CHOICE and how to make the perfect Gin &Tonic

Published:  22 July, 2014

These were some of our top spirits to try this week. Sipsmith Sipping Vodka, Tito's Handmade Vodka and Chairman's Reserve Finest St Lucia Rum

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Is the Institute of Masters of Wine fit for purpose?

Published:  20 July, 2014

It's hard to imagine Jancis Robinson doing a stand-up routine at London's Comedy Store isn't it? Yet, after reading her take on the recent Master of Wine examination papers it would seem to me that she has all the hallmarks of a good humorist.

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