Caliterra winemaker tips Malbec to do big things in Chile

A leading Chilean winemaker thinks Malbec could be a grape with a big future in the country.

Taittinger extends links with performing arts through RADA sponsorship

Champagne Taittinger has signed up to be the official Champagne partner of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art for its major fundraising events over the next year.

Villa Maria launches lighter alcohol wine range

New Zealand winery Villa Maria is set to launch a lower abv wine range into the UK off-trade.

Why Eduardo Chadwick - and friends - are feeling on top of the world

Here's a novel way to celebrate receiving the highest ever score for a Chilean wine - match the accomplishment by climbing to the top of your country's highest mountain.

How Berlin Tastings Series put Chilean wine on the map

Eduardo Chadwick's pioneering Berlin Series Tastings have helped change global perception of Chilean wine in their 10-year run. Andrew Catchpole, who was at the seminal first event, assesses their impact

Lourensford Estate on look out for new UK partner after it leaves Hatch Mansfield

Hallgarten Druitt strengthens senior management team for growth

Hallgarten Druitt has poached two new senior members for its management team from major competitors as part of its continued strategy to improve and deepen its level of service across the on and off-trades.

Kleine Zalze hires new winemaker

South African wine estate Kleine Zalze has appointed RJ Botha as winemaker.

Memorial service for Champagne Taittinger UK brand ambassador Justin Llewelyn

Hatch Mansfield have announced details of a memorial service to be held for Taittinger's UK Ambassador Justin Llewelyn.

PLB launches second regional roadshow

PLB is to launch its second UK Regional Roadshow tour with its specialist portfolio and has further announced it will join forces with Hatch Mansfield for the Scottish leg of the tour.

Champagne Taittinger UK brand ambassador Justin Llewelyn dies

Champagne Taittinger UK brand ambassador Justin Llewelyn, who played a pivotal role in the development of the sales and image of the brand over 40 years, has died.

Champagne Taittinger UK brand ambassador, Justin Llewelyn dies

Champagne Taittinger UK brand ambassador, Justin Llewelyn, who played a pivotal role in the development of the sales and image of the brand over 40 years has died.

UK duty increases driving drinks firms out of business

"Unsustainably" high levels of alcohol duty are a major factor in the recent collapse of a number of drinks importers and distributors, according to senior trade figures.

Hatch Mansfield upbeat despite difficult climate

Hatch Mansfield is optimistic about the future given its brands operate in the more premium sector.

Calls for trade to join Harpers Debate

Independent wine merchants and suppliers interested in working more closely together are urged to join an open Harpers debate to be held in London on September 20.

Harpers Best Practice Guidelines debate lined up for September 20

Independent wine merchants and suppliers are to discuss how well the Harpers Best Practice Guidelines are working, along with other key trading issues, at an open debate to be held in London on September 20.

SITT Autumn announces exhibitor line-up

SITT Autumn, incorporating the Boutique Wineries Tasting, has announced the line-up of wineries, winemakers and exhibitors attending its tasting next month.

Indies should band together and stand out

Independent wine merchants are being urged to raise their profile with consumers and differentiate themselves from the price promotion tactics of the major multiples.

Mike Matthews: behind the scenes at "Braaiday" at High Timber

High Timber in London, a South African based restaurant with a wine cellar containing 40,000 bottles for your pleasure, played host to a motley crew of wine writers and bloggers recently as Wines of South Africa fired up the barbie for a good old South African Braai.

Supplier who have signed up to Best Practice Guidelines for independent merchants

More suppliers are signing up to the Harpers Best Practice Guidelines designed to make trading arrangements with independent wine merchants as open and transparent as posible.