Matthew Clark partners with Marco Pierre White for 2016 tasting

Legendary British chef Marco Pierre White will be joining leading UK on-trade distributor Matthew Clark at its Discover Love Inspire trade tasting on March 8.

Walker & Wodehouse and Vagabond Wines to mark anniversary of Maule earthquake

Wine merchant, Walker & Wodehouse has partnered with independent retailer, Vagabond Wines, to celebrate the first wines from the Ploughmen Project, which arose in response to the Chilean earthquake of February 27, 2010.

Hallgarten invests in sales and brand management with four new hires

Leading UK distributor Hallgarten Druitt & Novum has strengthened its sales and marketing teams with four new appointments.

Instil bets on big year for premium rum with The Real McCoy listing

Instil Drinks has added premium Barbados rum The Real McCoy Rum to its portfolio ahead of the company's relaunch in London on March 1.

Connoisseur Estates to unveil new M?ori winery at SITT

UK wine agency Connoisseur Estates is to launch its latest premium wine signing, New Zealand producer Tohu, at SITT in Manchester and London next week. 

Think Gin award nominations revealed

The shortlists have been announced for the second annual Think Gin awards, which will be held in London on March 1.

Canada joins Bibendum-PLB portfolio

Two new Canadian agencies, Stratus Vineyards and Norman Hardie, have been added to the Bibendum-PLB portfolio, representing the company's first foray into the country's wines.

MMD adds California wines

Maisons Marques et Domaines has extended its California portfolio with the addition of the still wines of Roederer Estate, comprising Domaine Anderson and Carpe Diem, for distribution in the UK.

Inverarity Morton seals deal with Edinburgh Whisky

Scotland's Edinburgh Whisky, one the newest additions to the whisky scene, has signed a deal with Inverarity Morton, which now becomes the exclusive on-trade distributor throughout the UK

Armit Wines expands Californian wine offering

Armit Wines announced it will be expanding its California offering and adding four new wineries to its portfolio following the growth in the popularity of wines from the US in the UK.

Enotria & Coe to reveal raft of new wines at major post-merger tasting

Enotria & Coe has unveiled the line-up for its first Showcase Tasting since the two companies merged last year.

Washington State's Charles Smith winery launches Italian range

Washington State's Charles Smith Wines is marking its tenth anniversary with the launch of a new range of Italian-varietal wines.

Instil adds five craft gins as it readies for March relaunch

Instil Drinks Company, the beer and niche spirits trading arm of Bibendum PLB, has added five new artisan gin distilleries to its portfolio ahead of its relaunch in London on March 1.

Armit expands premium Italy list with Friuli partnership

Fine wine merchant Armit Wines has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Friuli winery Castello di Buttrio.

Analysis: Concha y Toro's mission to help build Chilean wine globally

Concha y Toro, the dominant Chilean wine company, is quietly trying to change the perception of the country's wines, as it embarks on a mission to help others in order to help itself.

Liberty Wines adds three premium wineries to South African offer

Liberty Wines has expanded its premium South African portfolio with the addition of three new estates.

New partnerships to be unveiled at Ehrmanns 2016 tastings

Hallgarten bolsters Argentinian offer with Piattelli listing

Leading UK distributor Hallgarten is to launch Argentinian winery Piattelli in the UK as demand for Argentine wines from its customers grows.

Copestick Murray expands again with new off-trade hire

Copestick Murray has underlined its rapid growth with a further key new appointment for its sales team.

Morrison's listing for Cellers Unió Priorat

Leading wine supplier Buckingham Schenk has secured a Morrisons listing for Señorio de Convey Priorat from its Spanish producer Cellers Unió.