Hatch Mansfield tasting: Iberian intrigue meets Evremond excitement

At Hatch Mansfield’s portfolio tasting at the glitzy Institute of Directors, established producers and upstart projects were the order of the day.

Liberty portfolio expands with Tenerife and Ribeira Sacra additions

Liberty Wines has announced new distribution agreements with two Spanish producers. The importer is adding Ribeira Sacra’s Adega Algueira and Tenerife’s Ocampo to its offering.

Alliance wine expands Iberian portfolio

Independent supplier Alliance Wine is now the exclusive UK distributor for Bodegas Dominio de Cair, a leading Ribera del Duero winery.

Nutbourne Vineyards joins Bancroft Portfolio

Nutbourne Vineyards, the West Sussex winery, has partnered with Bancroft Wines.

Heroing Italy’s heritage

As Amber Beverage starts to build Zanin’s portfolio of liqueurs and spirits in the UK, Andrew Catchpole meets the teams to discuss how and why this new partnership has been launched.

Quinta do Pôpa joins the Bancroft portfolio

Quinta do Pôpa is partnering with Bancroft Wines, which will be distributing the Douro estate’s portfolio in the UK.

Museum Wines moves to Salisbury

Museum Wines has announced that, after over a decade of operating from a converted barn in Tarrant Hinton, Dorset, it is relocating to Salisbury, Wiltshire, in September.

Realm Cellars joins Flint Wine portfolio

Flint Wines has become the exclusive importer to the UK of wines from Napa Valley’s Realm Cellars, which is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines and Bordeaux-style blends, with pre-orders available from September.

Enotria&Coe CEO Julian Momen set to leave role

Majestic Wine Group has announced that CEO of Entoria&Coe Julian Momen is set retire and step down from the position at the end of September. Momen will remain in an advisory role until early 2026.

Bancroft onboards Yarra Valley’s Oakridge Wines to portfolio

Importer Bancroft Wines has announced the addition of Oakridge Wines from Australia’s Yarra Valley to its portfolio.

LWC opens sustainable depot in Merseyside

Independent wholesaler LWC has opened a 74,500sq ft state-of-the-art distribution depot in Knowsley, Merseyside, in what it says is “a major investment in the region and setting a new standard for service and sustainability”.

Davy’s announces new automated technical sheet system

Davy’s Wine Merchants has announced a new system allowing for the automated production of technical sheets for wines across its entire trade portfolio.

Hallgarten & Novum Wines continues expansion with 18 new staff

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has added 18 new team members in a move that means it has boosted its numbers by nearly 50% in the last 18 months.

SWA 2025: The Merchant and Producer Awards

The Sommelier Wine Awards 2025 results for the Merchant Awards and Producer Awards categories are now revealed, both online and in this month’s print edition of Harpers.

Hallgarten & Novum Wines partners with Champagne Gosset

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has entered a strategic partnership with Champagne Gosset, becoming the exclusive distributor of its portfolio to the UK hospitality and retail sectors.

Boost to German portfolio at Bancroft Wines

Provençal rosé estate Château Sainte Roseline partners with North South

North South Wines, the Bicester-based importer, has bolstered its Provençal rosé offering with the addition of Château Sainte Roseline to its range.

All aboard as new crew take the plunge at GWS

Global Wine Solutions (GWS), the superyacht and luxury sector wine provider, has further strengthened its senior sales team with two new appointments.

Boutinot gains exclusive distribution of Peter Lehmann and Morris of Rutherglen

Greater Manchester importer-producer Boutinot has gained exclusive GB distribution of Peter Lehmann Wines and Morris of Rutherglen.

Bottle weight update to Hallgarten Eco Standard

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has updated its sustainability guide to include analysis of bottle weight and use of recycled materials in wine bottles.