New name and logo for The Benevolent
01 Feb 2007
The Wine and Spirit Trades’ Benevolent Society has changed its name and updated its image to attract more members and increase fundraising efforts. ...

View issue Harpers, 2 February 2007

IWSC changes judging timetable
01 Feb 2007
The timetable for judging entries in the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) is to be changed after a number of requests from New World producers. ...

View issue Harpers, 2 February 2007

New consumption research
01 Feb 2007
Businesses will now be able to track the habits of wine consumers internationally with the launch of a new research service. ...

View issue Harpers, 2 February 2007

McGuigan to quit marketing role
01 Feb 2007
Lisa McGuigan will step down from her role as global marketing director for McGuigan Simeon Wines next Friday (9 February) to concentrate on managing the growth of the Tempus Two brand. ...

View issue Harpers, 2 February 2007

WSTA condemns 7% licence fee hike
01 Feb 2007
Plans to increase all licence fees by 7% for the next three years have been slammed by the Wine & Spirit Trade Assocation (WSTA). The increase, as recommended by the Licensing Fees Review Panel, would be introduced in the period 2007/8...

View issue Harpers, 2 February 2007

Wine tourism for backpackers
25 Jan 2007
New Zealand may have a new adventure tourism experience to rival bungee jumping and white-water rafting if one enterprising winemaker has his way. ...

View issue Harpers, 26 January 2007

Rioja allows new whites
25 Jan 2007
Winemakers in Rioja are now able to use a greater number of white grape varieties, thanks to a change in the rules by the Organización Interprofesional del Vino de Rioja (OIPVR – the Interprofessional Organisation of the Wines of Rioja). ...

View issue Harpers, 26 January 2007

TV channel to sell wine 24 hours a day
25 Jan 2007
The team behind the shopping website jungle.com is preparing to launch a new company which will sell wine via a satellite television channel. ...

View issue Harpers, 26 January 2007

Organic age split
25 Jan 2007
Young people are far more receptive to organic wine, according to the director of Millésime Bio, the organic wine fair held in France last week. ...

View issue Harpers, 26 January 2007

Kiwi producers proud of diverse climate
25 Jan 2007
New Zealand’s unique climatic conditions may protect its wine industry from the threat of global warming, a leading producer said at the country’s annual trade tasting last week. ...

View issue Harpers, 26 January 2007