At Hatch Mansfield’s portfolio tasting at the glitzy Institute of Directors, established producers and upstart projects were the order of the day.
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I doubt many of us have actually been called on to adjust the course of a mighty oil tanker at sea, nevertheless, we understand the notion of the time and effort required to do such a thing. This is, metaphorically, what the Rhône is attempting to do now. According to agricultural body FranceAgrimer, red wine consumption in France has halved over the past 30 years.
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After three days of networking, tasting and connecting, the London Wine Fair (LWF) has come to a close for another year. The Fair’s emergence as a champion for emerging wine regions was on clear display at the event, as was both vinous and technological innovation. The event also saw growth in visitor numbers with 9,741 attending the fair, up 5% from 2024.
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The premium wine importer Hatch Mansfield has been awarded the B Corp certification by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement.
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Over a sneak preview of the recently disgorged (and as yet to be released) Domaine Evremond Classic Cuvée – the joint sparkling venture in Kent between Champagne Taittinger and its UK agent-importer Hatch Mansfield – Andrew Catchpole catches up with Hatch’s Patrick McGrath MW, who explains the inspiration for this ambitious project.
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Flint Wines has announced it is introducing a new addition to its portfolio to mark a milestone in a strategic partnership with Hatch Mansfield.
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With the number of schemes related to sustainable production many and varied, are we confusing consumers? James Lawrence reports.
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Chadwick Family Estates (Chile) have announced the appointment of Georgina Crawley to the position of UK director, intending to grow the business in the independent retail sector.
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James Lawrence charts the progress being made by the growing number of Harpers Sustainability Charter participants.
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A memorial service for Philip Tuck MW, co-founder and wine director at Hatch Mansfield for many years, is being held in February.
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Midway through 2023, Harpers is taking stock of yet another turbulent year for the drinks trade, with plenty of highs and lows, so far. We continue our series with Ben Knollys, MD of Hatch Mansfield, to find out how the year as gone so far, and what the remainder may bring.
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It is with sadness that Harpers announces the death of Philip Tuck MW, wine director at Hatch Mansfield, who has passed away following an accident abroad.
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Hot on the heels of its 2023 show, which saw visitor numbers increase by 14% YOY, the organisers of the London Wine Fair (LWF) have today (11 July) announced the dates and venue for the 2024 edition.
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SITT, the tasting for independents from the on and off-trades has announced a record number of new importers for the annual event.
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Following another turbulent year for the drinks trade, Ben Knollys, MD at Hatch Mansfield, reflects on the highs and lows of 2022, plus the hopes and plans for the business in the year ahead.
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Hatch Mansfield has appointed Rob Harrison as its director of national sales, in a newly-created role for the company.
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As part of a Drinks Trust initiative, Louis Jadot will sponsor 20 places for independent merchants on WSET Level 1 courses, it has been revealed.
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Hatch Mansfield is the latest signatory to be added to the Harpers Sustainability Charter.
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The UK market for alternative formats was given a boost yesterday, following the launch of Wild Steps at the LWF.
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Back with a bang, the UK’s premier wine event has evolved into an exciting hybrid hub for the trade.
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