By Lisa Riley - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Burgundy reaches record prices and market share in 2018

Published: 22 January, 2019

Burgundy hit record highs both in terms of prices and market share in 2018 following the region’s relentless rise in the past decade.

The Goring to launch seafood restaurant

Published: 22 January, 2019

THE GORING

Académie Internationale du Vin appoints Lebanese winemaker

Published: 21 January, 2019

Prestigious wine body Académie Internationale du Vin has announced Elie Maamari - long-serving winemaker and export manager for leading Lebanese winery Château Ksara, has joined the fold.

North South expands Italian portfolio with Azienda Agricola Cortese

Published: 21 January, 2019

North South Wines has expanded its Italian menu with the addition of Stefano Girelli’s Sicilian estate, Azienda Agricola Cortese.

Armit adds Terroir Sense Fronteres to portfolio

Published: 21 January, 2019

Armit Wines has added Terroir Sense Fronteres from Montsant to its portfolio.

Champagne Castelnau appoints marketing and communications director

Published: 18 January, 2019

Champagne Castelnau has strengthened its marketing team with the appointment Olivier Legrand.

Domaine Direct gears up to reveal new Leeuwin vintages

Published: 18 January, 2019

Domaine Direct has revealed it will be launching three new Art Series vintages from Leeuwin Estate at the Australia Trade Tasting next week.

Amathus takes on Org de Rac

Published: 18 January, 2019

Amathus Drinks has signed a deal as the UK distributor of organically certified South African wine producer Org de Rac.

The week that was

Published: 17 January, 2019

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.

The number of leaders with confidence in the future of their own company within the eating and drinking-out market took a knock in the three months to November 2018, according to the latest CGA Business Confidence Survey.

Lea & Sandeman expands on-trade team

Published: 17 January, 2019

Lea & Sandeman has expanded its on-trade team with the addition of Sophie Picheta.

Hallgarten expands Lismore portfolio

Published: 17 January, 2019

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has expanded its line of wines from South Africa's Lismore Estate with the addition of the producer's Reserve trio.

BI reports 8% increase in turnover boosted by UK

Published: 17 January, 2019

Fine wine and spirits merchant BI has reported an 8% increase in annual turnover to £95 million boosted by a hike in sales to UK buyers.

Camillo Benso touches down in Mayfair

Published: 17 January, 2019

CAMILLO BENSO

Naked Wines awards Plumpton student £9,000 bursary

Published: 16 January, 2019

Naked Wines has announced it will award a Plumpton College wine student a £9,000 bursary as part of its 10th birthday celebrations.

Cognac reports record export growth

Published: 15 January, 2019

The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) has reported record export growth for Cognac across both value and volume.

Festive period provides cheer for on-trade

Published: 15 January, 2019

Managed pubs and restaurants saw a 4.1% collective like-for-like sales increase across the festive season compared to the same period the prevous year.