By Lisa Riley - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Scotch and Bourbon certification programme launches

Published: 28 October, 2019

The Council of Whiskey Masters has launched a dedicated certification program for whiskey professionals.

Soda Rock winery destroyed as wildfires continue to sweep Sonoma

Published: 28 October, 2019

The historic Soda Rock winery in the Alexander Valley has been destroyed in the current Cali wildfires, which has seen the closure of several major wineries since the fires started last Wednesday.

Cali wildfires take hold of Sonoma

Published: 25 October, 2019

The current wildfires in California has taken hold of Sonoma County.

Glen Moray responds to mixologist demand for single malt mixer

Published: 25 October, 2019

Glen Moray has responded to mixologist demand for single malt cocktail mixers with a new range of ‘bitters’.

Rioja declares 2019 ‘the’ vintage

Published: 25 October, 2019

Rioja has declared 2019 'the' vintage and, as reported across several European wine regions, one of lower yield but “maximum quality”.

Global Wine Academy adds MW student support to repertoire

Published: 24 October, 2019

The Global Wine Academy has expanded its repertoire to support Master of Wine (MW) students.

Billecart-Salmon releases first Brut Sous Bois cuvée magnum

Published: 24 October, 2019

Champagne Billecart-Salmon has released its Brut Sous Bois cuvée in magnum format for the first time.

Majestic adds host of spirits as part of repositioning

Published: 24 October, 2019

Majestic has added a raft of spirits brands to its portfolio as part of its strategy to become the number one place to buy spirits, alongside wine, in the UK.

Les Grands Chais extends JP Chenet to target millennials

Published: 24 October, 2019

Les Grands Chais France has extended its JP Chenet brand with two new variants as part of its strategy to target a younger millennial audience.

Broadland invests in canning line

Published: 23 October, 2019

Broadland Wineries has invested in a canning line with the capacity to produce 20 million cans per year.

Overall online sales slump while BWS leap

Published: 23 October, 2019

Overall online sales recorded a year-on-year rise of just 0.6% in September but was boosted by a strong performance from the beer, wine and spirits (BWS) category.

Helen McGinn promoted to co-chair of IWC

Published: 23 October, 2019

Helen McGinn, author of the Knackered Mother’s Wine Club and drinks writer for the Daily Mail, has been promoted to co-chair of the International Wine Challenge (IWC).

Stellenbosch Wine Routes becomes first Southern Hemisphere region to sign Porto Protocol

Published: 23 October, 2019

Stellenbosch Wine Routes has signed up to the Porto Protocol as part of its commitment to combat climate change.

Hunt & Coady and Walter Speller merge to form Hunt & Speller

Published: 22 October, 2019

Hunt & Coady and Walter Speller have merged to become Hunt & Speller.

Macknade opens shop championing Kentish wine

Published: 22 October, 2019

Kent-based foodhall Macknade has taken on a wine retail outlet offering 400+ wines,

Appellation Marlborough Wine grows to 49 members

Published: 22 October, 2019

Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) has reached a total of 49 members in the 18 months since launch, boasting over 90 certified wines from some of the region’s leading wine producers.