Well, that’s pretty much it for 2017, at least from the team at Harpers, although as we down iQuills until 2018, we know that most of you out there in the trade are still at full tilt, meeting the festive thirst of the public at this busy time of year.
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The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) has launched the first cognac and food-pairing app.
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Fine wine trader Farr Vintners has reported its turnover for 2017 is up 25.5% hitting £96M.
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Hayman’s Gin has revealed plans to create a UK sales team to support its ambitions for the home market.
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Distell has agreed to sell its Bisquit Dubouche et Ci Cognac business to Campari Group for €52.5m.
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Premium Australian winery Nepenthe has re-introduced a selection of cool climate wines from its Altitude and Pinnacle collections to the UK seven years after distribution stalled.
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The annual Australia Day Tasting (ADT) returns to the UK in January in its usual slot – but this year will feature a special guest.
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This year’s Shop Rioja winners Cork’s Out and Mumbles Fine Wines helped drive an 82.5% increase in volume sales, with an impressive average sale price per bottle of £18.50, across the 100 independent outlets involved in the promotion.
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Champagne Armand de Brignac has appointed New Generation McKinley (NGM) as its new exclusive UK importer for the brand, commencing 1 January 2018.
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The Wine Gang has revealed Samantha Caporn MW will be joining the fold from January 2018, taking over from BBC Saturday Kitchen’s Jane Parkinson.
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Fine wine and spirits merchant BI has reported double-digit value growth for its online platform, LiveTrade.
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New research suggests going to the pub is one of the top out of home activity for consumers, marking hope for the struggling sector as it adapts to new trends.
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Sarah Jane Evans MW has been announced as this year’s Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Outstanding Alumni Award winner.
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Majestic’s former head buyer has joined Spanish and Chilean producer Vintae to head-up the producer’s plan to “heavily invest” in the UK and Ireland.
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The number of young people aged between 8 to 15 years old drinking alcohol is at a record low, a new survey by NHS Digital has revealed.
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Port producer Symington Family Estates, has presented a new ambulance to the Sabrosa Volunteer Fire Brigade following the devastating fires in the region.
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Gin sales have continued to soar as Brits bought over 47 million bottles over the last 12 months according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association’s latest market report.
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Felipe Carvallo, wine advisor at Berry Bros. & Rudd in London has been awarded The Daniel Pontifex Scholarship 2017.
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Burgundy has had its best trading year in a decade and is at an all-time high for 2017, according to Liv-ex, the global fine wine trading marketplace.
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In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.
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