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Morandé Wine Group reveals new winemaking facility and Waitrose listings

Published: 24 April, 2023

Chilean Producer Morandé Wine Group has launched a new winery and secured new UK listings with Waitrose and Direct Wines.

Davy’s adds ‘boutique’ Phelps Creek Vineyards to portfolio

Published: 21 April, 2023

Davy's continues to grow its portfolio of small family-owned producers, with the addition of Phelps Creek Vineyards.

Familia Torres unveils its latest Antologia collection

Published: 20 April, 2023

Familia Torres unveiled the latest vintages of its top single-vineyard wines in an exclusive tasting event held at Trivet restaurant in London this week.

Top 25 Sommeliers 2023 open for nominations

Published: 20 April, 2023

Harpers' popular Top 25 Sommeliers is back, looking to seek out and celebrate the very best in the dynamic UK on-trade drinks world.

Laura Catena elected as new honorary president at WSET graduation ceremony

Published: 20 April, 2023

Dr Laura Catena was announced as the new honorary president of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) at its annual graduation ceremony at London’s Guildhall last night (19 April).

Félix Solís Avantis trials QR codes and digital seals for UK exports

Published: 20 April, 2023

In a bid to reduce export times and mitigate “Brexit costs” Spanish wine company Félix Solís Avantis is trialling shipments using blockchain technology.

East London Liquor Company releases exclusive cask to Harvey Nichols

Published: 20 April, 2023

Renegade spirit maker, East London Liquor Company, is releasing its first-ever cask whisky to Harvey Nichols as a one-off exclusive.

Sam Linter says farewell to Bolney

Published: 20 April, 2023

Bolney Wine Estate’s longstanding chief winemaker is moving on to pursue new opportunities, following a transition period to new owners Freixenet Copestick.

Sustainability takes centre stage at LWF

Published: 19 April, 2023

The London Wine Fair is gearing up for a schedule of events featuring a heightened sustainability focus at this year’s fair, with no fewer than ten sessions taking place across three days – including Harper’s own session highlighting how to align sustainability goals across the supply chain.

Scotland’s alcohol advertising ban ‘sent back to drawing board’

Published: 19 April, 2023

After significant backlash from the Scottish drinks trade proposals to restrict alcohol advertising north of the border have been, “sent back to the drawing board”, first minister Humza Yousaf has announced.

Majestic announces new rosé listing

Published: 19 April, 2023

The UK’s number one wine retailer, Majestic, has won the race to supply Roseblood rosé by Chateau d’Estoublon to the British off-trade.

Rathfinny joins select B Corp winemaking club

Published: 19 April, 2023

Rathfinny Wine Estate has achieved B Corp status, being only the third UK producer to gain the ethical and sustainable benchmark ranking.

Scottish drink trade welcomes DRS delay announcement

Published: 18 April, 2023

Following months of petitioning from the drinks trade, new Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf announced that the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will be delayed until March 2024.

Rioja’s Ramón Bilbao launches ‘Spanish Wine Master’ competition

Published: 18 April, 2023

In a bid to promote Spanish wine in this country, Rioja’s Ramón Bilbao has launched a competition, aimed at WSET Level 3 (and above), to find the UK’s ‘Spanish Wine Master’.

Sogevinus launches 2021 Kopke and Burmester ports of ‘great elegance’

Published: 18 April, 2023

The Sogevinus Group has announced the launch of two Single Quinta Vintages – Kopke Quinta de São Luiz 2021 and Burmester Quinta do Arnozelo 2021.

Emma Rice to work as consultant for burgeoning English wine industry

Published: 17 April, 2023

One of the UK’s most reputable winemakers, Emma Rice has set up her own winemaking consultancy company to help further advance the burgeoning UK wine industry. Rice will provide expertise in winery design, equipment sourcing, sensory evaluation and wine style strategy as part of her consultancy offering.

Vinpro launches visitor tracking technology with Cape wineries

Published: 17 April, 2023

Vinpro, together with the Cape Winelands District Municipality, is funding a new wine tourism research programme, “to help wineries stay connected to wine tourists between visits”.

Tim Atkin MW releases his 2023 Chile Report

Published: 17 April, 2023

Tim Atkin MW, Harper's columnist and leading UK wine writer, has launched his 2023 Chile report.

Napa Valley Vintners raise $2.1 million for wildfire resiliency

Published: 17 April, 2023

Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) has announced its investment of $2.1 million in support of wildfire resiliency in Napa County. The funds will go towards fire breaks, restoration of forest lands and education on forest health and wildfires.

Taste Off: Trade should push diverse rosé offering to maximise sales

Published: 17 April, 2023

Given that rosé has proved buoyant against a backdrop of otherwise largely flat wine sales, it seems short-sighted that many merchants and restaurants continue to undervalue the potential of building upon this popular category.