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Arbikie launches limited edition strawberry vodka

Published: 30 November, 2016

Scottish farm-to-bottle distillery Arbikie Highland Estate is releasing a limited edition fresh strawberry vodka in the run-up to Christmas.

Lucas Bols taps COLD's Michael Mann for UK brand ambassador role

Published: 30 November, 2016

Lucas Bols has appointed Michael Mann, formerly of the City of London Distillery, as its UK brand ambassador.

Innis & Gunn crowdfunding round raises double its target

Published: 30 November, 2016

Edinburgh-based Craft brewery Innis & Gunn has raised £2.5 million through a four-week crowdfunding campaign - more than double its original target.

Conviviality confirms new leadership team appointments

Published: 30 November, 2016

Conviviality PLC recently held its first group conference and announced major changes to the structure of the business.

Building a hospitality group: Big Red Teapot

Published: 29 November, 2016

Eight years after launching their first venture, Hamilton's Bar and Kitchen, Edinburgh-based hospitality group Big Red Teapot has just opened the doors to its fourth bar, The Voyage of Buck.

Bacardi expands global leadership team

Published: 29 November, 2016

Spirit behemoth Bacardi has appointed a new senior vice president and global chief communications officer.

Damage to tanks will be the biggest cost to Marlborough winemakers following earthquake

Published: 29 November, 2016

Winegrowers in Marlborough have been left with a "big task" to repair tanks, around 20% of which were damaged during November's 14's Kaikoura earthquake.

Usain Bolt becomes "CEO" of top Champagne house

Published: 29 November, 2016

Usain Bolt has swapped winning for wines in a new partnership with one of France's largest Champagne producers.

Four Pillars joins up with Love Drinks for UK distribution

Published: 28 November, 2016

Yara Valley distillery Four Pillars Gin, has appointed a new distributor for the UK.

Vinisud goes annual

Published: 28 November, 2016

The trade tasting which puts wines of the Mediterranean in the spotlight has become annual fixture on the international's trade's calendar.

Can bullish optimism and higher average spend save wine from a Brexit bust?

Published: 28 November, 2016

With referendum result and the ensuring market turmoil, on top escalating overheads and competition from online/supermarkets threatening the off-trade, it's of little surprise that there's not much festive cheer on the high street at the moment.

World's oldest Port house launches into second major high street retailer

Published: 25 November, 2016

Historic Port brand, Kopke, is currently launching its Reserve Tawny Port into Waitrose - the second time the brand has been listed in a major national retailer in the UK, following the launch of its 1996 Colheita (an aged Tawny Port made with grapes from a single vintage) in M&S in September.

Matthew Clark distributes Judgement of Paris Californian wine

Published: 25 November, 2016

Jackson Family Wines (JFW) has teamed up with Matthew Clark for the distribution of two of its premium Californian wineries.

Jerry Lockspeiser: My mind is made up, please don't confuse me with the facts

Published: 25 November, 2016

September 11th 2001. Anyone out of childhood can remember what they were doing the day the Twin Towers were felled.

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 25 November, 2016

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Roberson Wine celebrates 25-year evolution on anniversary

Published: 24 November, 2016

Roberson Wine is celebrating a 25-year evolution from iconic independent to a wholesaler and importer.

DEFRA approves application for Sussex wine PDO

Published: 24 November, 2016

Wine produced in Sussex is one step closer to gaining protected status on a par with Champagne and Bordeaux.

Rioja adjusts growth limit for 2017 following new vine planting rules

Published: 24 November, 2016

The D.O.Ca. Rioja has increased the threshold of the surface area of vineyard planting allowed for next year to keep up with an increased rate of sales.

Remy Cointreau re-bounds with 7% sales growth

Published: 24 November, 2016

Top Cognac producer Remy Cointreau has reversed its fortunes after a difficult 2015.

Good harvest reported by Sogevinus after difficult year

Published: 23 November, 2016

High-quality Port and Douro wine producer Sogevinus is reporting a good harvest after a challenging vine-growing year, with exceptional results from the Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional varietals in particular.

Arbikie launches limited edition strawberry vodka

Lucas Bols taps COLD's Michael Mann for UK brand ambassador role

Innis & Gunn crowdfunding round raises double its target

Conviviality confirms new leadership team appointments

Building a hospitality group: Big Red Teapot

Bacardi expands global leadership team

Damage to tanks will be the biggest cost to Marlborough winemakers following earthquake

Usain Bolt becomes "CEO" of top Champagne house

Four Pillars joins up with Love Drinks for UK distribution

Vinisud goes annual

Can bullish optimism and higher average spend save wine from a Brexit bust?

World's oldest Port house launches into second major high street retailer

Matthew Clark distributes Judgement of Paris Californian wine

Jerry Lockspeiser: My mind is made up, please don't confuse me with the facts

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Roberson Wine celebrates 25-year evolution on anniversary

DEFRA approves application for Sussex wine PDO

Rioja adjusts growth limit for 2017 following new vine planting rules

Remy Cointreau re-bounds with 7% sales growth

Good harvest reported by Sogevinus after difficult year

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