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Drappier hatches ‘alternative approach’ to champagne maturation

Published: 15 May, 2026

Champagne Drappier unveiled its awaited new prestige cuvée Éclose 2012 in London this week, which has been a decade-and-a-half in its conception.

Wine GB launches regenerative viticulture guide in wider sustainability push

Published: 15 May, 2026

Trade body Wine GB has unveiled its latest guide, in partnership with the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation (RVF). The creation of its regenerative viticulture guide comes in response to a growing interest among its members regarding the farming practice.

Artelium eases path to international sales via ‘digital cellar door’

Published: 14 May, 2026

Artelium Wine Estate has launched a “digital cellar door”, which will allow consumers to purchase wines directly from its website and have them delivered internationally.

Severe flooding hits parts of Western Cape wine region

Published: 14 May, 2026

Vineyards lying alongside the Breede River in South Africa’s Western Cape have been devastated by severe flooding after the river burst its banks.

British bar shows in good spirits following strong attendance

Published: 14 May, 2026

Attendance figures revealed from this week’s BCB London (11-12 May) and April’s Edinburgh Bar Show (13-15 April) reveal that thousands of bar trade professionals passed through the events in the capital cities.

New Welsh First Minister aims to support hospitality

Published: 13 May, 2026

Rhun ap Iorwerth, the new First Minister of Wales, has “repeatedly outlined” his belief in hospitality, according to UK Hospitality (UKH) Cymru.

Top Selection becomes UK importer for Borgogno

Published: 13 May, 2026

Top Selection Wines has been appointed the exclusive UK importer of Giacomo Borgogno & Fili, one of the oldest wineries in the Barolo region.

Appellation Marlborough Wine names Stephanie McIntyre new CEO

Published: 13 May, 2026

Stephanie McIntyre has been appointed CEO of New Zealand’s Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW).

Tourism: Rioja surpassed 1 million visitors in 2025

Published: 12 May, 2026

DOCa Rioja has revealed that it received 1.16 million wine tourism visitors in 2025. This figure represents a 5% uplift compared to 2024.

Adrian Brice appointed head of buying at WineCap

Published: 12 May, 2026

WineCap has appointed Adrian Brice as its new head of buying, giving him responsibility for all purchasing decisions made by the investment platform and its sister company Westgarth Wines.

US saw -5% decline in beverage alcohol consumption in 2025

Published: 12 May, 2026

Total consumption of beverage alcohol in the US declined by -5% during 2025, according to new data released by the IWSR.

Matthew Clark and Bibendum finalise full merger

Published: 11 May, 2026

C&C Group has today announced the merger of distributors Matthew Clark and Bibendum into a single entity – Matthew Clark Bibendum (MCB).

Harpers Top 50 Sommeliers 2026 listing is open for nominations

Published: 11 May, 2026

Our annual Harpers Top 50 Sommeliers feature celebrates the best in the somm world, focusing in on the professionalism and talent shown by those behind many of the great wine and drinks offers we are lucky enough to have in restaurants and hotels across the UK.

Wine-Searcher purchased by Goudet family subsidiary

Published: 11 May, 2026

Pricing and wine discovery database Wine-Searcher has been acquired by GLX. The New York-based company is a subsidiary of Platin Sàrl, the Goudet family’s investment firm.

Coravin highlights research indicating by-the-glass growth

Published: 11 May, 2026

At a recent industry lunch, Coravin highlighted the results of three surveys conducted in 2025, which suggest that consumers are ordering more wine by-the-glass (BTG) than they were two years ago. The company is also expanding its guide to BTG lists.

The Drinks Trust: New campaign highlighting charity’s support line launched

Published: 11 May, 2026

UK drinks industry charity, The Drinks Trust, has introduced a fresh campaign to raise awareness to the trade of the services available via its 24/7, confidential support line.

South African harvest concludes after ‘pendulum’ growing conditions

Published: 11 May, 2026

The South African harvest has yielded a crop of 1.37 million tonnes following what has been described as a ‘pendulum’ growing season for the country’s wine producers.

Campari posts growth in Q1, though below market expectations

Published: 08 May, 2026

Campari Group has unveiled its growth figures for Q1, with the Italian drinks giant seeing a +2.9% rise in organic growth. Despite the uplift, this figure did not reach the anticipated +5.1% growth figure markets expected for the company.

Armit among those awarded at Italian wine trade fair

Published: 08 May, 2026

Importer Armit Wines was among the businesses to receive accolades at the recent first edition of the Wines Experience Market Shapers Awards.

UK Hospitality urges government to provide energy support for sector

Published: 08 May, 2026

In a letter to the chancellor, UK Hospitality has proposed six measures that the government could implement to help hospitality businesses through increasing energy costs.

Drappier hatches ‘alternative approach’ to champagne maturation

Wine GB launches regenerative viticulture guide in wider sustainability push

Artelium eases path to international sales via ‘digital cellar door’

Severe flooding hits parts of Western Cape wine region

British bar shows in good spirits following strong attendance

New Welsh First Minister aims to support hospitality

Top Selection becomes UK importer for Borgogno

Appellation Marlborough Wine names Stephanie McIntyre new CEO

Tourism: Rioja surpassed 1 million visitors in 2025

Adrian Brice appointed head of buying at WineCap

US saw -5% decline in beverage alcohol consumption in 2025

Matthew Clark and Bibendum finalise full merger

Harpers Top 50 Sommeliers 2026 listing is open for nominations

Wine-Searcher purchased by Goudet family subsidiary

Coravin highlights research indicating by-the-glass growth

The Drinks Trust: New campaign highlighting charity’s support line launched

South African harvest concludes after ‘pendulum’ growing conditions

Campari posts growth in Q1, though below market expectations

Armit among those awarded at Italian wine trade fair

UK Hospitality urges government to provide energy support for sector

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