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The week that was

Published:  20 December, 2018

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.

Top stories: Majestic’s list of breakthrough trends and new hires for Berry Bros & Rudd and Gonzalez Byass UK were among our most read stories this week, alongside Laura Jewell MW sharing her thoughts on the challenges and opportunities 2019 will bring.

• German, Brazilian, and English wine top Majestic’s list of tipples to watch in 2019

• Former Bibendum buyer joins Berry Bros & Rudd

• Neil Ellis joins Gonzalez Byass UK

• Fine wine more stable than gold as Burgundy drives record high for investment market

• Looking ahead: Laura Jewell MW, Wine Australia

• Nomacorc producer to launch “major” recycling partnership

Analysis and Insights: We looked into why Rioja’s Viñedos Singulares classification is a major step towards elevating the region’s status.

And, with no shortage of innovation in wines and spirits over the past year, we rummaged through the 2018 archives to pick some of Harpers’ favourite launched and on-trend releases.

• Unlocking Rioja’s potential

• Thirsty work

People and Opinion: Jerry Lockspeiser explained what we can learn from Cristiano Ronaldo following the footballer having been reported to have spent £27,000 on two bottles of wine, while Meritxell Juvé, chief executive, Juvé & Camps, talked to us about the serious business of premium Cava in her first interview since becoming chief executive.

• Jerry Lockspeiser: What we can learn from Cristiano Ronaldo

• Q&A: Meritxell Juvé, chief executive, Juvé & Camps