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Helena N - Soapbox: Libbie Brodie bursts the communication bubble - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Helena N — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:58:43 +0000

I love this, Libby and wholeheartedly agree. Let's get more noses in glasses, no matter how and where that starts. Helena

Darryll Puddy - David Gleave MW on Remo Nardone\'s legacy - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Darryll Puddy — Fri, 6 Sep 2024 20:13:38 +0000

Remo was a Great Man who I knew and David your tribute and story of how he operated and what you learned, added with your own vision, is what made Liberty Wine what it is today, so definitely worth inclusion in any commercial education for those entering the trade... quality and service always succeeds.

Jay - Naked’s losses widen as group seeks return to growth - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Jay — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:49:30 +0000

Could the diminishing demand for wine amongst the youth of today be a factor in this as well?

Penny - Tim Atkin MW: Farewell to Fiona Beckett - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Penny — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:42:28 +0000

All the best Fiona!

Raymond Reynolds - Adrian Bridge calls for market reforms in Port industry - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Raymond Reynolds — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:37:33 +0000

Thank you Adrian for bringing to the attention of the UK market some key structural issues in the Douro and the huge challenges it faces on the cusp of harvest 2024. Costly viticulture - harsh terrain, low yields and labour intensive. Shortage of available labour and underinvested skills pool. Poor production and market strategies that don't build value, focusing on quantity and price in the short term. A false narrative of Port vs Wine. Reticent industry and regional entity engagement to positively develop a holistic strategy for this treasured region. The quality potential of Douro wines at the highest level is already known, present and appreciated in the UK market. Increasingly too the highest quality Ports are finding favour with consumers against a backdrop of declining demand for fortifieds. These quality driven strategies work as you know at Fladgate. However in the UK market now there are Douro wines and Port whose RRP's cannot be sustainable given the true production costs you have highlighted in this article. The conclusion we draw is that the "good" name of the Douro & Porto quality seal is being used for egregious commercial exploitation. The resulting damage always ends up on the terraces where growers and livelihoods bear the brunt of this zero-sum game. We must act to defend, invest and develop into the future this wonderful and special region for the benefit of all. Adrian, can we gather as producers and distributors in this market to positively advance the narrative for quality and building value for the Douro? It may go someway to addressing the broader issues in the region. Best, Raymond Reynolds

Madame Clicquot - Guy Woodward: English wine is facing a dilemma - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Madame Clicquot — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:58:50 +0000

Does the author really believe the UK can accommodate a still premium category/appellation for (excuse me whilst I reach for the Rennies) CHARDONNAY!? Delusional!

Max Morales - Chile launches first WineTech Fund to boost Valparaíso region - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade N

Max Morales — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 23:58:36 +0000

It is very important fact that WineTech Fund in Chile is being created. Great opportunities coming.

Pierre - Parties urged to ‘back hospitality to serve Britain’ - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Pierre — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:56:33 +0000

So we will need more foreigners to work in hospitality.

William ClearWine Co - Analysis: Low and no hits the mainstream - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

William ClearWine Co — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:17:20 +0000

Not make a big thing about it, taking alcohol out of wine is expensive, illogical, and ruins the enjoyment. I'd rather not be caught up in the marketing hype and focus on getting quality 'wholeness' wines to the drinking public. Market analysis gives great insight but at the consumer end, I'm firmly with the 64% of restaurant visitors who prefer wine as is should be.

Charlie Leary - Tim Atkin MW: Women score in wine, too - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Charlie Leary — Sun, 7 Aug 2022 17:00:29 +0000

A prominent woman in the wine world erased from history until recently: Widow Delbos of Bordeaux .https://janeanson.com/widow-delbos-bordeauxs-first-woman-wine-merchant

Subhash Arora - Prosecco DOC announces trademark protection in New Zealand - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Subhash Arora — Sat, 6 Aug 2022 07:52:25 +0000

It's all about money, honey ! But seriously, it IS a unique product with a different process. It was their oversight or carelessness that they started calling Glera the Prosecco grape ! New Zealanders have an option to fight it in courts like Australia did.

Charles - Brighton & Hove Pride to welcome Squealing Pig as official sponsor - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade New

Charles — Wed, 3 Aug 2022 16:03:29 +0000

They can shortly have the genuine 'Greased Piglet' as well if they want!

Gunter - Zweigelt waltzes into town as red counterpart to Gruner - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Gunter — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 19:33:04 +0000

With Zweigelt you always make the right choice! Just everybody's darling with easy to drink wines up to the top level with huge aging potential. Great article showing how widely the range can be!

Ollie L - Preview of Friday read: Why bulk is the hot ticket in the face of climate change - Harpers Wine & Sp

Ollie L — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:28:06 +0000

The 40% saving sounds like a lot? The shipping of wine doesn't account for anything like 40% of wine's overall carbon footprint - shouldn't this say 40% of the carbon footprint of shipping the wine, or to be more clear somewhere in the region of 5-6% of the carbon footprint of the wine?

Martyn Cornell - Low and no moves to the mainstream as moderate drinkers drive booming figures - Harpers Wine & Spiri

Martyn Cornell — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:12:10 +0000

So in a total market of around £24 billion, a share of 1.6 percent is "mainstream"? An awful lot of wishful thinking going on there …

Jill - Harpers new Top 25 Sommeliers in the UK revealed - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Jill — Sat, 9 Jul 2022 11:02:57 +0000

Well done to all of you

Richard Haughton - Influential Italian wine pioneer Renato Trestini remembered by trade - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade N

Richard Haughton — Fri, 8 Jul 2022 20:09:05 +0000

R.I.P Rene, a man who taught me humility, trust and the love of wine. I consider our three years working together a central part of my life, a great loss to us all who passed by in his magical life.

Suzie Parr - Freixenet Copestick bolsters its Argentine portfolio - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Suzie Parr — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:10:41 +0000

Full circle Robin!

Guest - Friday read: The future looks bright for ambitious Garda DOC - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Guest — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:59:34 +0000

What collapse in sterling? It's higher against the € than five years ago (when it was 1.14) and broadly in line with its average against € since inception. Don't confuse USD strength for GBP weakness!

Nickie - Bancroft Wines appoints John Hutton as consultant to their Sales & Buying Teams - Harpers Wine & Spi

Nickie — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:42:04 +0000

A great move for Bancroft - you can't beat that sort of knowledge and experience. I'm sure the appointment will be a great success for all. Great to see John back in the wine trade.