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The week that was

Top Stories: This week we sent a big congratulations out to the four Brits – and the other ten around the world - who earned their MW status recently.

We all know how much work goes in to earning those two initials, so a very hearty congrats from us all at Harpers.

We also reported on movements from distributor Louis Latour UK and Waddesdon Wine.

• Four Brits on list of new MWs
• Bibendum to launch 100 Old World wines
• Two new account managers join Waddesdon Wine
• TWE launch targets growing male millennial segment
• Jascots launches 35 new wines for autumn tasting
• Louis Latour Agencies appoints new director

Tasting Time: Autumn is well and truly here, which means it’s time once again to review lists and menus.

Here are some of the stories we covered this week letting you know who’s showing what at tastings over the coming weeks.

• Bibendum to launch 100 Old World wines
• Jascots launches 35 new wines for autumn tasting
• Crus Bourgeois du Médoc to unveil official 2015 selection
• Armit Wines releases new wine from La Rioja Alta S.A.
  
  
  

Analysis and Insights: Harpers brought you reports from the established and the lesser known this week with features on Australia and also some up and coming regions.

We also looked at what’s driving innovation in our on-trade focused feature.

• The Australian Alternative
• Championing emerging regions
• Channel crossing: A look at omnichannel retailing
• Wine list innovation

People and Opinion: Contributor James Lawrence caught up with buyers from some of the UK’s leading agent-importers, including Bancroft Wines, Alliance and Liberty.

• Meet the Buyers: Purchasing power