Michael Saunders returns to Bibendum as chief executive
Published: 14 May, 2018
C&C Group has announced former head of Bibendum, Michael Saunders, has re-joined the business as chief executive.
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Harpers catches up with Esporao's David Baverstock
Published: 14 May, 2018
Over the past 15-20 years, Portugal's wine industry has been transformed. Quality has been pushed to the forefront; producers have returned to native varieties in a big way, recognising them as Portugal's raison d'etre in a crowded and competitive global wine industry. Meanwhile, regions that were once also-rans have emerged with distinctive styles and a renewed commitment to local traditions.
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Berry Bros & Rudd introduces Helix closure to UK retail
Published: 14 May, 2018
Berry Bros & Rudd has claimed a UK retail first with the introduction of the Helix closure.
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IWC UK Merchant Awards returns
Published: 11 May, 2018
The IWC UK Merchant Awards is back for another year, with limited time remaining to sign up.
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Fells welcomes Yalumba into portfolio
Published: 11 May, 2018
Iconic Australian winery Yalumba is to join John E Fells, bringing its portfolio of antipodean estates into the fold, while also taking an equity stake in the UK-based company.
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Guy Woodward: Who is wine for?
Published: 11 May, 2018
Two months ago, I wrote a column on Majestic that was less than effusive in its appraisal of the UK’s biggest drinks retailer. The day after it was published, I received a phone call from the firm’s chief executive Rowan Gormley. It’s funny how our reliance on electronic forms of communication means that an unsolicited call now has added impact – a fact which I’m sure Gormley had in mind as he opened the call with a jokey threat of legal action.
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Inverarity Morton partnership to bring New York wines to the UK
Published: 10 May, 2018
A new partnership between European importer New York Wines and Glasgow-based wine and spirits specialists Inverarity Morton is primed to introduce a new range of wines from New York State to the UK market.
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Berkmann Wine Cellars brings Canevel to the UK
Published: 10 May, 2018
Berkmann Wine Cellars has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Canevel.
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Bibendum bolsters English wine portfolio with two new producers
Published: 10 May, 2018
Bibendum has bolstered its English wine portfolio with two new producers - Greyfriars and Litmus.
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LWF: Getting in the zone
Published: 09 May, 2018
With pre-registered visitor numbers through the roof, Lisa Riley takes a look at the new and refreshed zones at this year’s London Wine Fair
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UK wine export set to soar
Published: 09 May, 2018
WineGB has set the bar high, predicting the value of UK wine exports could reach up to £350 million by 2040. That’s no mean feat with export accounting for just 5% of production in 2017 – a figure that is expected to rise to 25% by 2025.
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The Vineyard Cellars adds two Napa Valley wineries
Published: 09 May, 2018
The Vineyard Cellars has been appointed exclusive UK agent for Napa Valley boutique wineries Somnium and Revana Estate – both specialists in Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Lower alcohol Marlborough wines launch in M&S
Published: 09 May, 2018
New Zealand Lighter Wines has launched two new 9.5% abv wines in Marks & Spencer to tap into the growing demand for naturally lower alcohol wine.
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Meet the buyers: Lydia Redfearn, Adnams
Published: 09 May, 2018
Our series continues with wine buyer Lydia Redfearn, who oversees the evolving and quality wine portfolio at regional brewer, Adnams.
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WSTA reveals this year’s Brexit LWF debate panel
Published: 08 May, 2018
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has revealed the industry experts that will form part of its Brexit debate panel at this year’s London Wine Fair (LWF).
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Premium agenda at Sicilia en Primeur as bottled exports hit new high
Published: 08 May, 2018
Bottlings of Sicilian wine rose 123% in the first quarter of 2018 (vs Q1 2017), reflected in both an ongoing trend to more premium exports and a reduction in bulk sales following the short 2017 harvest.
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Distell sells Uitkyk to Warwick Wine Estate
Published: 08 May, 2018
Distell has sold its Uitkyk wine farm to Warwick Wine Estate for an undisclosed sum.
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Hallgarten & Novum signs UK distribution deal for Jim Barry Wines
Published: 08 May, 2018
Hallgarten & Novum Wines has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Jim Barry Wines, taking over from Negociants UK.
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Buckingham Schenk boosts off-trade team
Published: 08 May, 2018
Buckingham Schenk has appointed John Ruck-Keene as off-trade account manager.
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