July 2014
In Deep Water
Aged Tawny and vintage Port are in growth, but how much longer can fortified producers subsidise the douro’s table wine sector?
Is Port at a crossroads, or is it at the beginning of a new golden age? It seems with vital decisions to make, Port could go either way. By Ben Howkins
Tequila Trends
How specialist bars are taking the Mexican spirit upmarket
The old image of Tequila as a shot to be knocked back with lime and salt is being erased as specialist bars push the spirit, along with Mezcal, as something to savour – particularly in their unoaked form, finds Lucy Shaw
Emerging Brands
Considering the techniques for success in the far east
Success in Asia depends on following the basic principles of good marketing, respecting the local culture and creating a USP tailored to the particular and changing tastes of eastern territories, writes Rupert Millar.
Also includes: Cab Masters results, db Awards winners, wine storage in Asia
June 2014
Power Brands Report
Johnnie Walker puts clear water between itself and rivals
Champagne
The benefits of extended lees ageing & what makes a great vintage
South Africa
Considering the trends in Cape Cabernet blends
Also includes: Casual fine dining in London; Big budget takeovers; En Primeur price comparisons.
May 2014
Style with substance
Italy’s smartest sparklings, highest vines, and 10 most powerful women
LWF 2014
Previewing a rejuvenated fair London Wine Fair
Drinks design
Identifying the craziest packaging innovations
April 2014
Chile
Chile’s winemakers head south in search of new terroirs with access to water
EAT.DRINK
The on-trade report from the drinks business
Spain
Restructuring Europe’s largest wine producer
March 2014
South Africa
South Africa’s premium wine producers unite to promote Cape fine wines.
Italian Fizz
Will increasing plantings damage Prosecco’s image
Brown Spirits
How Americana is fueling a bourbon boom in London
