Analysis: Port, a very British Tradtion
The Christmas trading period has historically been Port’s chance to shine in the UK and this year looks set to be no exception.
View ArticleTwitter tastings to run for International Sherry Week
A week of global events celebrating Sherry runs from November 2-8.
View ArticlePaul Symington: “Port needs to change with the times”
Paul Symington said that to ensure the future of the category, “Port needs to change with the times”. He is optimistic that the recent success of aged tawny Ports is a step in the right direction for...
View ArticleTaylor's Port takes home two from Cellars in the Sky awards
Taylor’s has won two medals at the annual Cellars in the Sky awards, held at the Hilton London Bankside earlier this week.
View ArticleCroft Pink raises profile with new 50cl bottle
The Fladgate Partnership has released a new 50cl bottle for its Croft Pink Rosé Port designed to appeal to both the on- and off-trade.
View ArticleArmagnac Academies returns to London for one-day course
Drinks connoisseurs looking to increase their knowledge of one Europe’s oldest spirits can sign-up for a professional one-day course, which is returning to London following a sold out event in New York.
View ArticleGonzález Byass' Tio Pepe En Rama shipped to 19 countries this month
Tio Pepe En Rama is due to ship more of its unfiltered and unclarified fino sherry to more countries than ever before.
View ArticleSherry en vogue at Wines of Spain masterclass
“We have to keep the fire burning”. This was the message from distinguished Jerez winemaker Beltran Domecq at the sherry masterclass at Wines from Spain’s yesterday, when quizzed on the future of the...
View ArticleGraham’s expands Vintage Port Bond to be available to purchase as an...
Symington Family Estates famed port brand Graham’s, will now offer single bottles of vintage port for sale during the year that it is harvested following the success of the Vintage Port Bond case...
View ArticleGonzález Byass launches sherry vermouth for 'conscious' cocktail consumers
Sherry-makers González Byass are hoping to snare new customers in the on-trade with the launch of a new sherry vermouth based on a recipe from the 19th century.
View ArticleIWC 2016 Results: 2016 Champion wine winners
Last night at the annual International Wine Challenge awards dinner in London, five wines were crowned Champions and one wine took home the Champion of Champions award, recognised as some of the top...
View ArticleOver 200 wines to be poured at The Great Sherry Tasting
The Great Sherry Tasting 2016, which is to be held on September 12, 2016, is expecting to host 40 producers and over 200 wines this year.
View ArticleSherry is celebrated in UK on-trade at the annual Great Sherry Tasting
At yesterday’s annual Great Sherry Tasting, the category seems to be making head way, particularly in the UK on-trade as sommeliers and Michelin starred chefs sampled nearly 200 Sherries being poured.
View ArticleThe future of fortified
Fortified wines may have been gaining traction in the UK, according to sommeliers and the on-trade, and they certainly fit well into the premium message, but export volume and value numbers have been...
View ArticleThe week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk
In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.
View ArticlePopular b.f.t. organiser Ben Campbell-Johnston passes away
Respected and much-liked stalwart of the trade, Ben Campbell-Johnston, will be missed by the trade
View ArticleWhite wines of the Douro: Emerging from fortified’s shadow
Famous for its Port fortified wines, far less is understood about the Douro’s long history of white winemaking.
View ArticleMemorial service to be held for friends and colleagues of beloved trade...
A memorial service is being arranged for a much-loved member of the trade, Ben Campbell-Johnston, who sadly passed away at his home recently.
View ArticleWorld’s oldest Port house launches into second major high street retailer
Historic Port brand, Kopke, is currently launching its Reserve Tawny Port into Waitrose – the second time the brand has been listed in a major national retailer in the UK, following the launch of its...
View ArticleWSTA launches Christmas campaign to turnaround sales of fortified wines
The UK wine trade and consumers alike are being called upon to ‘Save Santa’s Sherry’ in a festive campaign from the WSTA.
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