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Top Selection wins entire Duckhorn range

Published: 25 February, 2020

London-based wine merchant Top Selection is to distribute the whole portfolio of US producer Duckhorn in the UK.

FSA releases stark warning to CBD producers targeting pregnant women and vulnerable people

Published: 13 February, 2020

The Food Standards Authority (FSA) has broken its silence on CBD to issue a statement urging businesses to be upfront about potential health risks and suitability for vulnerable groups.

Georgian wines up 60% in UK

Published: 11 February, 2020

The National Wine Agency of Georgia has announced a big push on its country’s wines for 2020 after exports rocketed 60% last year.

Top Selection bags award-winning Tuscan producer

Published: 03 February, 2020

London-based wine merchant Top Selection is to be the exclusive distributor for Tuscan producer Villa Saletta.

Bibendum launches major Bordeaux service

Published: 03 February, 2020

Leading UK distributor Bibendum Wine has launched a new initiative to streamline the sale of fine wines from Bordeaux to the UK on- and off-trade.

Diageo slashes 2020 expectations in wake of global volatility linked to coronavirus

Published: 30 January, 2020

Spirits giant Diageo has cut its sales expectations in global markets for the coming year, with the likelihood that the recent viral outbreak in China could further impact sales in 2020.

Henschke manages fire woes while bolstered China and Armenia get a look in at Liberty tasting

Published: 15 January, 2020

Liberty Wines returned to The Oval for its annual shebang yesterday with a number of new stars to brighten up what turned out to be an exceptionally dismal afternoon weather-wise.

Jascots lists Barbaresco producer Rivetti

Published: 15 January, 2020

London-based on-trade distributor Jascots has added organic Barbaresco and Barolo producer Massimo Rivetti to its list.

Maison Chapoutier leaves Mentzendorff for Hatch Mansfield

Published: 10 January, 2020

Maison Chapoutier and Mentzendorff & Co have decided to call time on their 25-year partnership.

Henschke drops Enotria for Liberty Wines

Published: 06 January, 2020

Iconic family-owned Australian wine producer Henschke has appointed Liberty Wines as its UK agent.

Artisanal Oz and Georgia among diverse new agencies for Berkmann

Published: 03 January, 2020

Berkmann Wine Cellars has ushered in the new year with the addition of five new agencies to its portfolio.

Wine Source Group to fuel growth with private equity funding

Published: 10 December, 2019

Private equity fund Saphir Capital has taken a majority stake in international fine-wine supplier Wine Source Group.

Louis Latour adds two from NZ

Published: 09 December, 2019

Louis Latour Agencies is to list New Zealand’s Pyramid Valley and Smith & Sheth wines from February 2020.

Accolade appoints new European marketing director

Published: 09 December, 2019

Accolade Wines has appointed Caroline Thompson-Hill to the role of European marketing director.

Amathus unveils new Portuguese portfolio

Published: 03 December, 2019

Amathus Drinks has added more than 30 wines from 11 Portuguese producers.

Trade says fond farewell to Hallgarten Druitt co-founder

Published: 19 November, 2019

One of the UK’s largest and longest-standing suppliers has paid tribute to one of its luminaries, who has passed away after a short illness.

Jascots strengthens team with former Sommelier of the Year

Published: 11 November, 2019

On-trade distributor Jascots Wine Merchants has appointed former Galvin’s head sommelier and wine buyer Andrea Briccarello to its new business team.

Enotria interview: Portrait of a modern merchant

Published: 05 November, 2019

Enotria & Coe has reinvented itself in recent years, dusting off it’s old-fashioned approach and emerging as a streamlined, technologocially savvy business. By Andrew Catchpole