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The week that was

Top stories: Expansion for Flint's on-trade team and record sales at the Hospice de Beaune were some of our most read stories this week, alongside the ins and outs of the 2018 Burgundy vintage. 

• Flint expands on-trade team with new trio
• Record sales at the Hospices de Beaune
• Thinking outside the wine barrel: 1000 Stories creator Bob Blue talks bourbon barrel-aged Zinfandel 
• Edinburgh Gin plans multi-million-pound distillery
• Matthew Clark announces Black Friday sale
• 2018 Burgundy: excellent reds and solid whites

Analysis and Insights: This week we wrapped up our USA focus with a look at Oregon and Washington with leading lights from the Pacific Northwest talking Harpers through the trends and developments in their respective states.

And with the importance of bonded warehouses in the supply chain increasing, we examined their role and why their popularity is on the up.   

•  Delving into the Pacific Northwest
• Creating stronger bonds

People and Opinion: Joe Fattorini shared more wacky wisdom on the psychology of sales.

And, as Tesco heads into the festive season with a hand in the on-trade for the first time, thanks to its merger with cash-and-carry group Booker, Harpers spoke to BWS director Robert Cooke about what the deal means for alcoholic drinks sales at the UK’s biggest grocer.

• Joe Fattorini: Is your wine list upside down?
• Q&A: Robert Cooke, beers, wines & spirits director, Tesco