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Berry Bros & Rudd ups stake in Anchor Distilling Company

Published: 05 December, 2017

Berry Bros & Rudd has increased its shareholding stake of Anchor Distilling Company (ADC).

Co-op claims UK first with Lebanese Fairtrade wine

Published: 05 December, 2017

The Co-op has claimed a UK first with the launch of Côteaux les Cèdres - the first wine from Lebanon and the Middle-East to have both Fairtrade and organic certifications.

Copestick Murray acquires Free Run Wines

Published: 04 December, 2017

Copestick Murray has acquired Free Run Wines for an undisclosed sum just over a month after it bought a 40% stake in The Slurp Wine Company.

Subscription service pushing Italian wines set for launch

Published: 04 December, 2017

A new subscription service aimed at pushing Italian wine in the UK is set for launch next week.

The Benevolent raises £25,500 via online silent auction

Published: 04 December, 2017

The Benevolent raised more than £25,500 in its ‘Thanks for Giving’ online silent auction.

Armit Wines releases 2009 vintage of La Rioja Alta’s Gran Reserva 904

Published: 04 December, 2017

Armit Wines has today released the 2009 vintage of La Rioja Alta's Gran Reserva 904.

DEFRA minister quizzed by trade on timetables and trade-route worries

Published: 01 December, 2017

Disruption at ports like Dover and the impact of drawn-out Brexit negotiations were two of the concerns raised at a meeting of the trade and Defra Food and Drink Minister, George Eustice.

New M Wine Bar ups stakes in London's wine by the glass offer

Published: 01 December, 2017

The hybrid M Restaurant and Wine Store in Victoria has further evolved its vinous offer with the introduction of a wine bar and what it says is “the largest collection of perfectly preserved wines by the glass in London”.

The week that was

Published: 01 December, 2017

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.

Turkey sets sight on 'quality' export markets

Published: 30 November, 2017

Wines of Turkey held their third annual London tasting yesterday with producers – suffering high domestic sales taxes and growing local restrictions on promotions and sales – eager to boost exports beyond the traditional markets, Germany and the US.

IWC to reveal 90-100 point scores on top medals

Published: 30 November, 2017

The International Wine Challenge (IWC) has announced that for the first time producers and suppliers will now be able to source medals displaying the score of wines that achieve 90 points or more, translating as Silver, Gold and Trophy level awards.

McGuigan reveals plans to tap thirst for single varietals

Published: 30 November, 2017

McGuigan has revealed a line a NPD poised to hit shelves next year in a bid to tap Brits’ increasing thirst for single varietals wines.

Chapel Down dips toes further into spirits with vodka and gin duo

Published: 30 November, 2017

Chapel Down has launched a spirits range comprising vodka and gin to tap the opportunity for ‘super premium’ tipples.

WSET reveals annual awards nominees

Published: 29 November, 2017

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has announced the nominees for two of its most prestigious awards – Educator of the Year and Outstanding Alumni.

Palmer & Harvey enters administration

Published: 29 November, 2017

Major UK wholesaler Palmer & Harvey (P&H) has gone into administration as hopes for buyout plans by private equity firm Carlyle falls through.

Window of opportunity for white, sparkling and low ABV wines

Published: 29 November, 2017

Wine is set to continue this year’s winning streak thanks to a boost from sparkling, white and low/no alcohol wines.

The creation of Priorat Singulars

Published: 29 November, 2017

A new association of producers from Catalonia’s DOQ Priorat officially presented their new Priorat Singulars group in Barcelona on 27 November, representing a new initiative to raise the profile of the region's very top wines.

New reference point for English wine with first EU cross-border appellation approval

Published: 28 November, 2017

Wines of England may be known for their sparkling production, but their still wines now have a new cool climate reference point to compare with.

Marcelo Papa takes top wine job as Concha y Toro named biggest mover of 2016

Published: 28 November, 2017

Marcelo Papa has been appointed technical director of South American wine behemoth Concha y Toro.

Diageo boss calls for action over “scandalous” talent waste in wake of Brexit

Published: 28 November, 2017

Diageo boss Ivan Menezes has claimed that there is a “scandalous waste of talent” in the UK with 790,000 young people not in education, unemployment or training (NEET).

Berry Bros & Rudd ups stake in Anchor Distilling Company

Co-op claims UK first with Lebanese Fairtrade wine

Copestick Murray acquires Free Run Wines

Subscription service pushing Italian wines set for launch

The Benevolent raises £25,500 via online silent auction

Armit Wines releases 2009 vintage of La Rioja Alta’s Gran Reserva 904

DEFRA minister quizzed by trade on timetables and trade-route worries

New M Wine Bar ups stakes in London's wine by the glass offer

The week that was

Turkey sets sight on 'quality' export markets

IWC to reveal 90-100 point scores on top medals

McGuigan reveals plans to tap thirst for single varietals

Chapel Down dips toes further into spirits with vodka and gin duo

WSET reveals annual awards nominees

Palmer & Harvey enters administration

Window of opportunity for white, sparkling and low ABV wines

The creation of Priorat Singulars

New reference point for English wine with first EU cross-border appellation approval

Marcelo Papa takes top wine job as Concha y Toro named biggest mover of 2016

Diageo boss calls for action over “scandalous” talent waste in wake of Brexit

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