Hatch Mansfield unveils new range of canned wines
Published: 08 June, 2022
The UK market for alternative formats was given a boost yesterday, following the launch of Wild Steps at the LWF.
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WSTA celebrates LWF return, though "Recovery is not a given"
Published: 07 June, 2022
The WSTA struck a note somewhere between optimism and realism at the opening briefing of this year’s London Wine Fair, calling for “resilience and resistance” in order to manifest a more fully formed recovery of the wine and spirit trade post-Covid.
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Top 50 Drinks Wholesalers 2022
Published: 06 June, 2022
After the hiatus of the pandemic years, when lockdowns and restrictions caused chaos and pain across the supply chain, Harpers’ Top 50 Drinks Wholesaler list has returned, celebrating the leading companies in this vibrant sector.
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South Africa’s 2022 will still pack a punch despite smaller grape crop
Published: 06 June, 2022
The annual South African Wine Harvest Report suggests that the 2022 vintage “will wow consumers with exceptional quality wines," albeit from a smaller grape crop than in 2021.
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Harpers' 30 Under 30 winners announced
Published: 06 June, 2022
What a couple of years the trade has had. What ups and downs. During the worst months of Covid, we’re sure there are some who felt a bit like Midas’s barber in the ancient tales. Forced under pain of death to keep his master’s secret – that the former Greek king was hiding a pair of donkey’s ears beneath his hat – the unfortunate barber was only able to vent by taking himself to a bed of reeds and screaming that the king had, indeed, become part-ass.
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Paul Symington Awarded a CMG in the Queen’s Honours List
Published: 06 June, 2022
Paul Symington has been awarded a CMG (Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George) in The Queen’s Birthday Honours List, published 2 June, for services to UK/Portugal relations and social, environmental sustainability in the Douro.
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EPI acquires iconic Chianti Classico estate, Isole e Olena
Published: 06 June, 2022
Following the acquisition of Biondi-Santi in Montalcino in 2017, EPI is strengthening its presence in Italy with the addition of a leading Tuscan estate.
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Ukrainian wines seek independents
Published: 06 June, 2022
Against many odds, a first shipment of 8,232 bottles has left Ukraine as part of a new initiative by Propeller designed to support its producers by bringing its wines to the UK.
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GCF adds Viña Las Niñas to its portfolio
Published: 06 June, 2022
Les Grands Chais de France (GCF) is continuing its international expansion programme with the recent acquisition of Viña Las Niñas in the Apalta region of Chile.
In addition to GCF’s 68 properties in France, the business has already extended its footprint in Europe with the purchase of Castillo de Aresan in Spain and Danubiana in Hungary.
Now GCF has made its first major international acquisition with Las Niñas, becoming an influential player in the Chilean wine industry. This move is part of GCF’s new strategic direction to expand its focus to that of a global wine producer with estates in premium wine regions around the world
What to expect from this year's London Wine Fair
Published: 01 June, 2022
Back with a bang, the UK’s premier wine event has evolved into an exciting hybrid hub for the trade.
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Nominations now open for 50 Best Indies 2022
Published: 31 May, 2022
To begin the process of shaping our annual Harpers 50 Best Indies Awards 2022, we are once again inviting the UK trade to nominate the UK Independent retailers that you believe are at the top of their game.
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Fizz and cocktails set to pop this Jubilee weekend as the less-but-better trend continues
Published: 31 May, 2022
Brits drink less alcohol than they did during the past two Jubilee celebrations – a trend which is likely to carry over this weekend as party planners fill shelves and ice boxes. However, wine and spirits have a greater share of that pie, as the two categories steal a march from the once all-powerful beer category.
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Harpers Exclusive: The Wines Direct Consumer Award winners 2022
Published: 30 May, 2022
Now in its fourth year, Harpers can exclusively reveal the 2022 Wine Direct Awards results.
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Sandridge Barton pushes for Dart Valley appellation
Published: 30 May, 2022
Its ageworthy Pinot Noir and outstanding new experimental releases have put Devon on the map of English wine. But now, Sandridge Barton, a still wine specialist, has a wider goal: the creation of a Dart Valley appellation.
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Ruinart Sommelier Challenge open for entries
Published: 30 May, 2022
The UK edition of the Ruinart Sommelier Challenge is back and open for entries after a year’s forced hiatus due to Covid-19.
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Business support lags behind in cost-of-living crisis
Published: 27 May, 2022
A £15bn package aimed at helping households deal with inflation and the rising cost of energy bills comes just one day after the Sue Gray report was published – a move that has prompted critics to question the rationale and timing of the sudden windfall for British consumers. Also, they ask, where is the support for business?
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NabLab: Europe’s first no & low alcohol trade fair announced for 2023
Published: 27 May, 2022
Drinks platform NabLab has recently announced that it will host the first major European trade event dedicated to no and low alcohol beverages.
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Great British Drinks to take centre stage at LWF
Published: 27 May, 2022
The 40th London Wine Fair is almost upon us, with the biggest ever selection of British beers, wines and spirits set to be unveiled at the event.
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Green Wine Future 2022: Wineally hosts the world’s largest wine conference
Published: 26 May, 2022
Green Wine Future 2022 by Wineally was four days of presentations and content focusing on the various challenges the wine business faces today concerning sustainable agriculture, global climate change, water conservation, corporate responsibility, greenwashing, and much more.
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Nominations close as Top 25 Sommelier shortlist preparations begin
Published: 26 May, 2022
With the on-trade bouncing back there’s little doubt about the enthusiasm for and calibre of the UK’s sommelier fraternity if the ample nominations for Harpers Top 25 Sommeliers are anything to go by.
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