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Emma Rice joins English producer The Heretics as winemaker

Published: 10 June, 2026

English wine producer The Heretics has announced that Emma Rice is set to join as in-house winemaker.

Harpers panel: CEE wines in the UK

Published: 10 June, 2026

With the Ultimate CEE Wine Fair 3.0 looming large on 16 June in London, Harpers is delighted to confirm that it will be hosting a ‘CEE Wines in the UK’ panel at the event.

Condor Wines celebrates 15th anniversary

Published: 10 June, 2026

Well-loved specialist South American importer Condor Wines will celebrate its 15th anniversary on 15 June.

Émilien Boutillat to take over as cellar master at Bollinger

Published: 10 June, 2026

Champagne Bollinger has announced that from 1 October 2026, Émilien Boutillat will be joining its team in the role of cellar master.

Zareh Mesrobyan wins Ruinart Sommelier Challenge

Published: 09 June, 2026

Estelle Manor’s head of wine Zareh Mesrobyan won the 2026 UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge yesterday (8 June), following a hard-fought contest at London’s Dorchester hotel.

Armit adds Burgundy’s Domaine Capuano-Ferreri to portfolio

Published: 08 June, 2026

Fine wine importer Armit Wines has revealed a new Burgundian producer on its portfolio – Domaine Capuano-Ferreri.

González Byass announces distribution partnership with G.H. Martel

Published: 08 June, 2026

González Byass UK has announced that it will be the UK distributor of G.H. Martel & Co’s well-known champagne brands G.H. Martel, Maison Vieille France and Cuvée Victoire from 1 July 2026.

Sogrape: Sandeman and Porto Ferreira join raft of vintage port declarations

Published: 08 June, 2026

Portuguese wine giant Sogrape’s two leading port houses – Sandeman and Porto Ferreira – have both declared 2024 vintage ports.

Fresh dates announced for SITT Autumn 2026

Published: 08 June, 2026

Registration for the Autumn edition of the Specialist Importers Trade Tasting (SITT) is now open, with the event set to take place on 21 September in London and 23 September in Manchester.

Nick Gillett: Filling the glass for the next generation

Published: 08 June, 2026

UK hospitality is battered. Three venues closing every day, employment costs spiralling, a government that piles on venues and an industry it should be protecting. In that environment it's hardly surprising that interest in and investment into hospitality career paths is at an all-time low. And yet, I'd argue that cutting investment in people is precisely the wrong response during challenging times.

Spanish wine celebrates UK success as new Caballeros inducted

Published: 05 June, 2026

Three industry heavyweights have been welcomed into the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino, recognised for their landmark contribution to Spanish wine.

The Wine Society embraces AI-powered recommendations

Published: 05 June, 2026

Online retailer The Wine Society has announced a new partnership with Preferabli, an AI-driven "B2B2C product discovery and recommendation software for sensory consumer products and experiences".

VAT cut campaign passes significant milestone

Published: 05 June, 2026

A campaign to cut VAT for the hospitality sector to 10% has already garnered massive support, with more than 10,000 people signing the #VATsTheProblem petition within 72 hours of its launch.

Flint welcomes several leading Cape producers

Published: 04 June, 2026

London merchant Flint Wines has added 11 South African wine brands to the range, supported by a new partnership with specialist importer Dreyfus Ashby.

TWE announces major portfolio overhaul

Published: 04 June, 2026

Multinational Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has unveiled plans to streamline its portfolio from 76 brands to fewer than 30 over the coming years, with a renewed focus on luxury labels, lighter styles and no/low-alcohol categories.

Champagne Deutz joins MMD UK portfolio

Published: 04 June, 2026

Maisons Marques et Domaines has announced that it will be taking on UK distribution for Champagne Deutz from 1 July 2026.

González Byass unveils historic Jerez bottle library at Christie’s

Published: 03 June, 2026

González Byass has announced that it will be opening the doors of its historic Jerez bottle library through prestigious auction house Christie’s.

Exchange for Change announces DRS fees for return point operators

Published: 03 June, 2026

Exchange For Change has confirmed the fees to be paid to return point operators under the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

OurWhisky Foundation course for women’s career development begins 2026 programme

Published: 02 June, 2026

The Atonia Programme – a professional development course for women and non-binary people in the whisky industry run by the OurWhisky Foundation – has begun its 2026 edition.

Familia Torres earns B Corp certification

Published: 02 June, 2026

Familia Torres’ wineries in Spain and Chile have been awarded B Corp certification, acknowledging that the business meets the certificate’s criteria for social and environmental performance, transparency and legal accountability.

Emma Rice joins English producer The Heretics as winemaker

Harpers panel: CEE wines in the UK

Condor Wines celebrates 15th anniversary

Émilien Boutillat to take over as cellar master at Bollinger

Zareh Mesrobyan wins Ruinart Sommelier Challenge

Armit adds Burgundy’s Domaine Capuano-Ferreri to portfolio

González Byass announces distribution partnership with G.H. Martel

Sogrape: Sandeman and Porto Ferreira join raft of vintage port declarations

Fresh dates announced for SITT Autumn 2026

Nick Gillett: Filling the glass for the next generation

Spanish wine celebrates UK success as new Caballeros inducted

The Wine Society embraces AI-powered recommendations

VAT cut campaign passes significant milestone

Flint welcomes several leading Cape producers

TWE announces major portfolio overhaul

Champagne Deutz joins MMD UK portfolio

González Byass unveils historic Jerez bottle library at Christie’s

Exchange for Change announces DRS fees for return point operators

OurWhisky Foundation course for women’s career development begins 2026 programme

Familia Torres earns B Corp certification

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