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Easter wishes from Harpers

Published: 06 April, 2023

Harpers would like to extend a very Happy Easter to all, in whatever way you choose to mark this bank holiday weekend.

Viñalba becomes official wine partner of Bath Rugby

Published: 06 April, 2023

Argentine wine brand Viñalba has been announced as the official wine partner of Premiership Rugby Club Bath Rugby.

Balfour outlines ambitious plans for growth

Published: 05 April, 2023

Balfour has revealed plans to double its annual production to one million bottles, made at the 400-acre Hush Heath Estate in Kent.

Neumann launches 'bite-sized' blind tasting course

Published: 05 April, 2023

Stefan Neumann MS, consultant and former director of wine at the Michelin-starred Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, has launched an online tasting course.

The Wine Society revamps its private label range

Published: 05 April, 2023

The Wine Society's much-loved portfolio of Society wines is being given a makeover, focusing on both aesthetics and the sustainability of the range.

Mangrove Global expands into Middle Eastern spirits

Published: 05 April, 2023

One of the UK's leading distributors has welcomed Israel's first whisky brand into its growing family of premium spirits.

Berry Bros. & Rudd acquires interest in The Cotswolds Distillery

Published: 05 April, 2023

Britain’s oldest wine & spirits merchant has purchased a minority stake in The Cotswolds Distillery, a producer of super-premium spirits based in Stourton, Warwickshire. As a result of the investment, Emma Fox, CEO of Berry Bros. & Rudd, will join the board this year.

Majestic unveils new store concept in Harpenden

Published: 04 April, 2023

Majestic, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, has revealed a new small store concept in Harpenden as it trials new ways of expanding its bricks-and-mortar presence.

Fine Wines Direct launches Kosovan wine range

Published: 03 April, 2023

Fine Wines Direct UK is launching a new range of wines from Kosovo, “believed to be the first in the UK”. The company has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Stone Castle Vineyards, the largest winery in Kosovo.

Campden BRI and AWRI team-up to support growth of UK wine sector

Published: 03 April, 2023

Campden BRI and the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) are teaming up to provide UK wine growers and importers with “cutting-edge insight and knowledge”.

Simon Thorpe MW steps down as WineGB CEO

Published: 03 April, 2023

It is all change for WineGB as the trade organisation announces it is looking for a new CEO.

Results for inaugural alcohol-free awards revealed

Published: 03 April, 2023

The results for the first ever World Alcohol-Free Awards have been announced, thus placing a new and brighter spotlight on the ever-evolving world of zero alc drinks.

IWCA reaches 40 members worldwide

Published: 03 April, 2023

International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA) has reached the milestone of 40 wine-producing member companies spread across five continents and 10 countries worldwide.

Pacific trade pact overshadowed by domestic pressures, says WSTA

Published: 31 March, 2023

Confirmation that the UK has signed up to the Asia-Pacific trade pact will open new markets down the line for some in the drinks trade, but will offer little sustenance in the short term.

Energy bills mount as government support reduces

Published: 31 March, 2023

A snap survey by UKHospitality reveals the staggering costs the industry faces on the eve of the new Energy Bill Discount Scheme, which will reduce government support to businesses.

Bordeaux 2022 produces ‘high-quality grapes’ despite climate records

Published: 31 March, 2023

The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) has released its 2022 vintage report, citing difficult climate conditions and one of the earliest harvests on record.

Friday read: Brushing up on teeth and tasting

Published: 31 March, 2023

West London Wine School’s wine educator and dentist Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen and emeritus professor of dentistry Nairn H F Wilson of King’s College London give the low down on keeping your gnashers bright and healthy in a wine-slaked world.

Canned momentum grows with competition launch

Published: 30 March, 2023

Picking up from the success of canned cocktails, G&Ts and hard seltzers, canned wine is here to stay, and the inaugural Independent Canned Wine Awards (ICWA) is a further testament to that.

Alcohol brands launch 1-hour delivery service

Published: 29 March, 2023

Emerging UK alcohol brands NIO Cocktails, Au Vodka, Ace + Freak, and Duppy Share have launched a 1-hour eco-friendly delivery service

Russian founder of Hedonism Wines raises £4.5 Million for Ukraine

Published: 29 March, 2023

London-based Russian entrepreneur, Evgeny Chichvarkin, has financed more than £4.5 million worth of medical purchases for the Ukrainian people subjected to Vladimir Putin’s illegal war.