Spotlight on 2020: Laure Patry, Pollen Street Social Group

As we prepare for the new decade, Harpers looks back over 2019 and ahead to what the coming year will bring – hopefully full of revived optimism for both politics and the trade.

Greek winery expands in London on-trade

Greek winery T-Oinos is celebrating new listings at a range of top restaurants in London.

Vinexpo and Comexposium join forces

Leading global wine event organisations Vinexpo and Comexposium are to join forces in a new body.

Bolney wins new listings

Bolney Wine Estate has won new listings at five prestigious venues.

Bibendum reports rise in WSET pass rates following investment

Bibendum has reported a rise in WSET pass rates following a “refreshed investment and approach” to the training.

Ramón Bilbao exceeds sustainability target

Ramón Bilbao has announced it has exceeded targets on its sustainability drive in both its winery and vineyards.

Bodega Argento launches new organic UK off-trade brand

Argentinian producer Bodega Argento has begun the roll-out of its new Artesano de Argento off-trade brand with the release of its Organic Malbec-Cabernet Franc 2018 through Sainsbury’s.

Maximum of 1% of Australia’s total vineyard area damaged by fires to date

Wine Australia has said that, while the “toll on individuals cannot be underestimated and should not be downplayed”, a review of fire maps suggests a maximum of around 1,500ha of vineyards fall within the regions affected by the current bushfires to date.

Xmas high-street sales falter but Majestic and Aldi thrive

Despite mixed results from the BWS sector over the Christmas trading period, some retailers were able to buck the trend.

London restaurateurs call for wine duty cut

Henschke drops Enotria for Liberty Wines

Iconic family-owned Australian wine producer Henschke has appointed Liberty Wines as its UK agent.

Black Chalk expands into vineyards

Hampshire winery Black Chalk has leased four vineyard sites from Fullerton Estate in the Test Valley.

The "Pope of Beaujolais" dies

Legendary Beaujolais wine merchant Georges Duboeuf has died.

Click to head sales at Ste Michelle

Wine entrepreneur Peter Click has joined Washington State winery Ste Michelle Wine Estates as vice president of international sales.

CyT first wine producer to certify its native forests under FSC standards

Concha y Toro (CyT) has announced it has become the first wine producer to certify its native forests under Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standards - a certification for the owners of forests who aim to ensure their conservation.

Artisanal Oz and Georgia among diverse new agencies for Berkmann

Berkmann Wine Cellars has ushered in the new year with the addition of five new agencies to its portfolio.

Gareth Bath steps down as Chapel Down beer MD

Gareth Bath has stepped down from his position as MD of Chapel Down’s beer and cider arm, Curious Brewery.

Harvey Nichols adds single barrel English whisky

Harvey Nichols has expanded its own label spirits portfolio with a peated Burgundy cask single barrel English whisky.

Mirabeau enters spirits sector with rosé gin

Mirabeau has launched a rosé gin marking the rosé specialists first foray into spirits.

Artisanal spirits drive double-digit Halewood growth

Halewood Wines and Spirits has reported double-digit annual growth boosted by a strong performance from several of its key artisanal spirits brands, including Whitley Neill Gin.