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Bibendum to supply Market Halls’ pop-up venture

Published: 21 June, 2018

Bibendum has teamed up with Market Halls to supply the company’s new pop-up venture in Fulham.

Christie’s promotes Triptree to international director

Published: 21 June, 2018

Christie’s has promoted Tim Triptree, previously vice president, senior specialist, head of sales, to the position of international director, specialist in the wine department.

Hallgarten & Novum Wines doubles Marlborough portfolio

Published: 21 June, 2018

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor for Marlborough’s Lake Chalice Wines across the on and off-trade, marking the brand’s UK debut.

Plumpton College introduces awareness day to highlight ‘light strike’ damage

Published: 20 June, 2018

Plumpton College has, in partnership with Sparkling Wine World Championship (CSWWC) and Nyetimber introduced a ‘light strike’ awareness day coinciding with summer solstice - the longest day of the year.

Italian diversity paving the way for premium Prosecco?

Published: 20 June, 2018

A greater appreciation of Italy’s regions and varietal diversity could be laying the groundwork for the longevity of Prosecco, according to experts.

Bellavita reveals Best UK Sommelier 2018 ISWA Award winner

Published: 20 June, 2018

The winner of this year’s Bellavita Best UK Sommelier 2018 Award, sponsored by Italian Signature Wines Academy (ISWA), has been revealed.

Loire Valley estate Coteau des Treilles changes hands

Published: 20 June, 2018

Coteau des Treilles owner Jo Pithon has after 40 years transmitted his estate to ‘wine enthusiast’ Ivan Massonnat.

Österreichische Traditionsweingüter nearly doubles number of estate members

Published: 19 June, 2018

The Österreichische Traditionsweingüter (Traditional Austrian Winemakers) association has welcomed two new regions - Wien and Carnuntum, nearly doubling its number of wine estates.

Gonzalez Byass turns focus on Champagne Deutz

Published: 19 June, 2018

Gonzalez Byass has turned the focus on Champagne Deutz with a summer push to promote the premium French fizz.

Halewood adds Russia’s Beluga vodka to portfolio

Published: 19 June, 2018

Halewood Wines & Spirits has signed a deal as the exclusive distributor of premium Russian vodka brand Beluga in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Red Squirrel grows buying team

Published: 18 June, 2018

London-based wine importer Red Squirrel has expanded its team with a new buyer.

Jascots appoints new head of sales

Published: 18 June, 2018

Jascots has appointed Miles Platt as its new head of sales.

Scotland's Tomatin distillery reports double-digit growth

Published: 18 June, 2018

Scotland's Tomatin distillery has reported a near 25% jump in turnover.

Dom Pérignon reveals Vincent Chaperon to take over from Richard Geoffroy as Chef de Cave

Published: 18 June, 2018

Dom Pérignon has announced Vincent Chaperon is to take over as Chef de Cave in January succeeding Richard Geoffroy.

Symington reports soaring 2016 Vintage Port sales

Published: 18 June, 2018

The Symington Family has reported ‘exceptionally strong’ demand for its 2016 Vintage Ports.

Piper-Heidsieck promotes Séverine Frerson to Chef de Cave

Published: 15 June, 2018

Piper-Heidsieck has promoted Séverine Frerson to the role of Chef de Cave.

California Wine Institute welcomes new chairman

Published: 15 June, 2018

Chris Indelicato of Delicato Family Vineyards has been voted in by members as Wine Institute chairman for 2018 to 2019 at the association’s 84th annual meeting.