By Lisa Riley - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Record export growth for Scotch

Published: 12 February, 2020

Exports of Scotch whisky hit record highs last year both by value and volume amidst backdrop of tariff uncertainty.

Rioja Wine Academy launches

Published: 12 February, 2020

The DOCa Rioja Regulatory Council has launched a digital bilingual education project.

Langham winemaker leaves to establish sustainable winery

Published: 07 February, 2020

The head winemaker at Dorset winery Langham Estate has branched out on his own to embark on a sustainable winemaking venture.

James Hocking signs three Napa wineries

Published: 06 February, 2020

James Hocking Wine (JHW) has expanded its portfolio with three Napa Valley wineries – CAMi, Pilcrow and Zeitgeist.

Bermar unveils ‘next generation’ wine preservation technology

Published: 06 February, 2020

Bermar has launched a new wine and Champagne preservation technology driven by a new ePreserve chip that reseals and preserves both still and sparkling for 21 days all in one system.

New Zealand wine exports up 8%

Published: 05 February, 2020

New Zealand Winegrowers has announced wine exports from the country increased 8% in 2019 reaching a record value of $1.86bn.

Organic wine ‘big winner’ in 2019

Published: 05 February, 2020

Organic wine was the “big category winner” in 2019 as supermarkets cashed in on shoppers’ environmental concerns, according to the Soil Association Certification’s annual Organic Market Report 2020 released today.

Majestic reports surge in no/low sales

Published: 05 February, 2020

Majestic has reported booming sales of no/low beer and wine during last month boosted by ‘biggest ever’ dry January.

Davy’s launches anniversary celebrations

Published: 04 February, 2020

Davy’s is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a year-long programme of competitions, events and special offers for customers in its wine bars, shops and online from this week.

January recovery for BWS sales

Published: 04 February, 2020

Beer, wine and spirits (BWS) sales recovered from a poor December, with a 2% uplift in sales in January.

Champagnes and Châteaux adds Domaine Pierre Usseglio Et Fils

Published: 31 January, 2020

Champagnes and Châteaux has added Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer Domaine Pierre Usseglio Et Fils to its portfolio.

WSTA calls on members to ‘embrace a brave new world of trading’ as the UK Brexit

Published: 31 January, 2020

The WSTA has called on its members to “embrace a brave new world of trading” and “focus on opportunities” as Britain leaves the EU.

Provence ramps up marketing activity

Published: 31 January, 2020

The Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins de Provence (CIVP) has unveiled its marketing activity for 2020.

Consorzio Doc delle Venezie posts 34% hike in bottles sold

Published: 31 January, 2020

Consorzio Doc delle Venezie has announced a 34% increase in bottles sold last year compared to 2018.

Basset family sells Spot in the Woods

Published: 31 January, 2020

The Basset family has sold its New Forest hotel, Spot in the Woods, to luxury hotels and pubs group Hillbrooke Hotels.

Climate action group IWCA welcomes four new members

Published: 30 January, 2020

International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA) has welcomed our new wineries in its mission to decarbonize the global wine industry.

Council gives green light for Moffat’s first legal Scotch whisky distillery

Published: 30 January, 2020

Dumfries & Galloway Council has approved plans for a single malt whisky distillery to be built in Moffat, marking the town’s first legal Scotch distillery.

Gerard Basset Travel Scholarship judges reveal shortlist

Published: 30 January, 2020

The Gerard Basset Travel Scholarship 2020, created in honour and memory of the late Gerard Basset OBE, MS, MW, MSc (OIV), shortlist has been revealed.

Liv-ex reveals the Burgundy 150 worst performing index in 2019

Published: 28 January, 2020

The Burgundy 150 was the worst performing Liv-ex index in 2019, falling 8.8%, according to Liv-ex’s annual Burgundy report.

Inter Beaujolais turns focus on rosé at Wine Paris

Published: 28 January, 2020

Inter Beaujolais has revealed plans to focus on rosé wine at this year’s Wine Paris as part of its overall strategy to diversify further into this market.