New UK and Ireland Michelin stars revealed

The Michelin Guide, founded by the tyre company of the same name, began life as a humble guidebook, helping French travellers navigate the country at the dawn of the 20th Century. Today, The Michelin Guide is better known as the custodian of the most significant accolade in global gastronomy – the coveted ‘three stars’.

Good Wine Good People launches wholesale portfolio

Boutique online retailer Good Wine Good People (GWGP) is launching a trade arm, with the first wines now available to the UK on and off-trade.

Coterie Holdings appoints Andrew Shaw as wine director

Le Gavroche to auction its rare wines and artwork

Following its January closure after more than 50 years of service, Le Gavroche is to auction off its wine collection, valued up to £12,000 per bottle.

Moldova lands in London via Purcari

The UK trade was offered a dive into the somewhat lesser-known wines and varieties of Moldova, Romania and Bulgaria in London last week via the wines of Purcari Wineries Group – one of the region’s largest exporters.

Distillers and bar owners call on chancellor to cut alcohol duty

A group of award-winning small distillers have penned an open letter to Jeremy Hunt calling for a cut to alcohol duty in the Spring Budget.

Accolade Wines taken over by consortium

Accolade Wines, Australia’s second-largest producer, has been taken over by a consortium of investors led by Bain & Co, the US-based management consulting company.

Naked Wines announces new CEO

Naked Wines has named current UK boss Rodrigo Maza as its new CEO, following the abrupt departure of Nick Devlin in November.

Kingsland expands bottled at source range with Boland Cellar

Major bottler Kingsland Drinks has signed an exclusive deal with Boland Cellar in a move which will expand the company’s bottled at source premium portfolio to include South Africa.

North South Wines adds first-ever Rhône producer

Wine importer North South Wines (NSW) has strengthened its French range with the addition of Maison Brotte, the fifth generation family-run producer based in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.  

Hospitality sales up 6% in Q4

New data from Fourth has revealed hospitality revenue in Q4 2023 is up 6.1% year-on-year.

Clement Robert MS joins Liquid Icons as director

Clement Robert MS, formerly of Annabel’s Private Members Club, The Birley Clubs, and more recently The Melchior Club, has joined Liquid Icons as director of Wine & Spirits. 

Pinot Noir in spotlight at Australia Trade Tasting

The Australia Trade Tasting returned to London on 30 January 2024, showcasing more than 700 wines from 200 wine producers to hundreds of trade and media in the UK.

Parliament debate: 'Special treatment' need for hospitality over VAT

There has been resounding support for hospitality business in parliament this week as MPs reported that the sector is “screaming out that VAT is too high”.

Hallgarten gains Investors in People Silver accreditation

Specialist wine importer, Hallgarten & Novum Wines, has achieved Investors in People Silver accreditation, the company has announced.

Gusbourne reports double digit growth for 2023

Gusbourne has revealed the results of what turned out to be a major year of change and upheaval for the estate, with sales growth both in the UK and abroad in the double digits.

Sarah Jane Evans granted top Spanish honour

Leading Spanish wine specialist Sarah Jane Evans MW has been awarded the Officer’s Cross of the Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic in recognition of ‘extraordinary services to Spain’.

67 Pall Mall launches Global Wine Communicator Awards

67 Pall Mall has launched an ambitious competition to find and award the world’s best wine communicators.

New Zealand 2024 harvest down on last two years

With the New Zealand grape harvest just weeks away, expectations are high for this year’s crop as the warm summer continues in winegrowing regions across the country.

Negociants International to operate as Hill-Smith Family Estates

Six-generation family-owned winery and merchant Hill-Smith Family Estates has announced its distribution business, Negociants International, will retire its business name and operate as Hill-Smith Family Estates (HSFE) from 1 February 2024.