In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.
News:
Bordeaux negociants say demand for 2013 wine is 'dead'
Senior wine critics call for en primeur "sham" to be overhauled
Supermarket wine price wars are dumbing down market, says report
Constellation Brands bet on beer pays off
Bacardi's chief abruptly retires
TWE's new chief executive says "structural changes" inevitable
This week Jay Wright talks about Virgin Wine's separation from Direct Wines, Andrew Maidment talks about Wines of Argentia's success, and Jean-Guillaume Prats of Moët Hennessy talks about sparkling wine in the UK:
Jay Wright: Virgin Wines' chief executive talks independence, technology and customer loyalty
Andrew Maidment:Wines of Argentina's European and Asian manger on growth, customer profiles and plans for the future
Jean-Guillaume Prats: Moët Hennessy's estates and wine president, talks sparkling wine, UK trends and top global markets