Atkin warns South Africa cannot continue to be the world’s wine "bargain basement"

Black Chalk secures £1.5m investment for new winery

English wine producer Black Chalk is poised to expand significantly following the business securing investment from two new backers alongside additional investment from the current directors and an EU fund to the combined tune of £1.5m.

North South Wines adds California’s Scheid Family Wines to portfolio

North South Wines has signed a deal to exclusively represent California’s Scheid Family Wines brands across all trade channels in the UK.

Bulk savings

Importing wine into the UK in bulk used to be all about saving money. Now it’s about saving the planet, too, as Simon Jack reports.

Online wine auction first for Brightwells

Brightwells has extended its online timed auctions to cover French wine for the first time.

Harpers 2019 England Wine Stars Awards to be revealed at Wine GB tasting

Winners of the 2019 Harpers England Wine Stars Awards are set to be unveiled at the Wine GB annual trade and press tasting event this Wednesday.

Three new UK MWs announced as part of fresh batch

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has announced eight new Masters of Wine, from five different countries.

Bon Coeur throws down gauntlet to wine enthusiasts

North Yorkshire based Bon Coeur Fine Wines is marking its 25th anniversary with the launch of a new initiative, which will allow “keen novices” to test their skills as part of a unique tasting panel.

WSET research throws damning light on UK wine knowledge

The term ‘corked’ refers to broken pieces of cork in a wine bottle and ‘terroir’ is a genre of French horror film, according to many consumers in our great wine-drinking nation.

Jeroboams poaches buyer from Enotria & Coe

Jeroboams has appointed Maggie Macpherson to the role of buyer.

Saying yes to no and low

Looking back to December, there was one major trend analysts were backing to have the most influence on the mix of sales and consumer behaviour in 2019.

Saving graces

As businesses large and small focus on long-term sustainability goals, Lucy Britner goes back to basics to find out what practical measures producers are taking to ensure their socio-economic and environmental longevity

Prestige Champagne fizzes as sub-£20 falls

Research has shown that Champagne is experiencing continued uplift at the premium end of the spectrum, with brands leading the category to a higher average price per bottle.

South African wine industry refutes use of illegal pesticides

The South African wine industry has refuted allegations made by “certain labour groups” that wine grape producers in the country are using illegal pesticides that are harmful to farm workers.

Looking Ahead: James Hocking, founder, James Hocking Wine

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities.

English sparkling encouraged to tap into “moderation, local, and craft” as sales dip

A new report has suggested that English sparkling wine ticks all the right boxes to help reverse something of a slump in sales of sparkling wine over the past year – the first time this has happened in a decade.

New Zealand Winegrowers and WSET sign up for global partnership

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust has a new financial backer in the form of New Zealand Winegrowers, which has become one of the educator’s corporate patrons.

Looking Ahead: Matt Tipping, commercial director, Jeroboams

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities.

Harpers Wine Stars 2020 open for entry and early bird discount

Harpers Wine Stars 2020 has officially opened entries into the first 2020 tasting, offering early bird discounts available on entries - up to 40% off - with bulk volume discounts also applying.

Calvet headline wine partner of this year’s LRF

French wine brand Calvet has been confirmed as the headline wine partner of this year’s London Restaurant Festival (LRF).