Cramele Recas on target to hit 23m litres for 2019 vintage

Cramele Recas has confirmed it is poised to hit 23m litres for this year’s vintage with only 10,000 tons of grapes to go for the harvest to reach the target.

Jascots signs distribution deal with Château de Pommard

Jascots has signed a deal with Château de Pommard as its privileged on-trade distributor across the UK.

Michelin awards first star to UK vineyard restaurant

Interlude, the restaurant at the Leonardslee Estate and Gardens in Sussex, has become the first restaurant attached to a UK vineyard to win a Michelin star.

Ribera whites herald new era

Spain’s Ribera del Duero wine board has authorised DO (Denominación de Origen) status for white wines.

Co-op unveils wines for Christmas

Co-op has added 25 new wines to its range in the run-up to Christmas.

Bibendum opens search for 2020 Wine Minds apprentices

Applications are now open for Bibendum Wine’s 2020 Wine Minds apprenticeship scheme.

MPs demand government action on US Scotch tariffs

Scottish MPs have demanded that Boris Johnson speaks directly to US president Donald Trump to avert the imposition of 25% import tariffs on Scotch.

Hillebrand rebrand ahead of ‘journey of growth’

Global beverage and bulk liquid forwarder JF Hillebrand is unifying its various business arms, including past acquisitions such as Trans Ocean Bulk Logistics and Satellite Logistics Group, under the one Hillebrand banner.

Bar Convent breakdown: Rum under the spotlight at BCB

Rum is this year’s star player at Bar Convent Berlin – the show which puts the spotlight on the biggest hitting trends driving growth and engagement in the bar sector.

Bolney moves to 100% recyclable bottles

Sussex-based winery Bolney Wine Estate has redesigned its labelling to make its bottles 100% recyclable for the first time.

Hallgarten invests in European portfolio with 40 new wines

Bar Convent confirms new venue for 2020 expansion

Berlin-based international bar trade event Bar Convent has found a new, bigger home.

WineGB welcomes MPs' support for UK wineries

WineGB has welcomed the move from a number of MPs for more support for the UK’s small vineyards.

Halewood’s London gin distillery completes refurb following visitor surge

Accommodation and food services industry among most disrupted by Brexit

The UK’s accommodation and food services industry has been pinpointed as likely to be one of the most disrupted sectors as a result of Brexit, according to a new study by law firm Irwin Mitchell and the Centre for Economics & Business Research (CEBR).

InVivo wine shores-up Armit with £4m investment

France’s InVivo Wine has pumped £4m into Armit Wines to shore-up the London wine merchant’s finances.

Bourgogne 2019 vintage an ‘exceptional but peculiar one'

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) has described the 2019 vintage as “without doubt a peculiar one”, adding the grape quality was "exceptional and "worthy of a year with a nine".  

Wine club collapse prompts major sell-off

Over 4,000 bottles of fine wine are to go under the hammer in an online auction next week following the collapse of Lincolnshire-based wine club 3D Wines.

Amathus expands Greek portfolio

Amathus Drinks has expanded its Greek portfolio with the addition of Markou Vineyards and Papaioannou.

Pernod Ricard consolidates business in France

French giant Pernod Ricard is consolidating in an effort to cut costs after it emerged that sales in France have fallen by €60 million (£53.4 million) over the past two years.