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

Published: 17 October, 2014

In a week where the wine trade was rocked by the suspension of Tesco's wine boss Dan Jago, much of the focus has been on the supermarket. In case you missed any of the headlines on harpers.co.uk, check out our review of the top online and financial news for the drinks trade, Q&As, and opinion pieces.

News:

Dan Jago Dan Jago

TescoGate claims its first wine casualty as global wine director Dan Jago is suspended. We give you the most in-depth coverage of any trade publication.

Tescos Dan Jago suspended as investigation into 250m profit overstatement continue

See our news story on suppliers' shock over the suspension;

Tescogate latest suppliers reel from Jago suspension

Our analysis on what's next for wider retailer/supplier relations

Tescogate analysis what next for suppliers and grocery multiples

Expert views on how strategy lacking as remaining staff 'fight fires'

Tescogate supermarket is rudderless and fighting firesin wake of suspensions

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But that wasn't the only news this week:

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Bulk news was in the headlines as conflicting views from Ciatti's latest report and Justin Knock MW were aired

Bulk wine market sluggish as 2014 harvest ends says Ciatti

Bulk wine New Zealand reaching event horizon says Justin Knock MW

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The GOAT in Chelsea offers New York style dining The GOAT in Chelsea offers New York style diningThere is an even secret bar to discover at the GOAT

Steve Manktelow on the fun, excitement and mystery of the GOAT in Fulham

Douglas Blyde speaks to Steve Manktelow on a career in bars and cocktails that has seen him work with legends like Dick Bradsell to running his own operation at the GOAT in Fulham.

Ataraxia's Kevin Grant on why terroir is now central to South African winemaking

"It's been a long time coming, and if fear were the basis on which decisions were made, then Ataraxia would never have been born," says South African winemaker, Kevin Grant of his latest, patiently-maturing winemaking venture.

As southern hemisphere producers prepare to take in their harvests, Anya Robson of Murphy Wine Company says the outlook for the bulk wine market is good.

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