Waitrose appoints Direct Wines buyer Cat Lomax

Waitrose has recruited Cat Lomax from Direct Wines to join its buying team.

Space for UK buyer on German wine trip

This May the German Wine Institute is running a trip for international wine buyers and importers looking to extend their portfolio of German wines.

Nyetimber to export to Japan from June

English wine producer Nyetimber has announced plans to export to Japan from June this year.

Su Birch to leave Wines of South Africa

Su Birch is to resign from her position as chief executive of Wines of South Africa at the end of September.

Angostura launches world's most expensive rum

A mere 20 decanters of Legacy have been produced, just two are available in the UK and the rum sports a price...

Beefeater to challenge consumers with premium gin

Beefeater has announced plans to launch a unique hand-crafted, ultra-premium gin in June, designed to challenge the way...

Maxxium UK launches Jim Beam RTD

Maxxium UK has announced plans to launch Jim Beam Lime Splash in the UK, following its successful reception in Germany.

Finalists announced for Harpers Awards 2013

The shortlist for the Harpers Awards 2013 can now be revealed.

Top trade panel lined up to discuss upcoming wines at Emerging Regions Tasting

Harpers Emerging Regions Tasting on May 1 will kick off with an industry debate featuring key buyers from both the on and off-trades who will discuss the opportunities wines from up-and-coming countries and regions have in their businesses.

Angostura launches world's most expensive rum

The world's most expensive rum, Legacy by Angostura, designed to celebrate 50 years of independence in Trinidad, has been launched in the UK.

Fladgate Partnership declares 2011 vintage on St George's Day

The three Port houses belonging to the Fladgate Partnership have chosen today, St George's Day, to declare the 2011 vintage.

Prince Harry to join Team Glenfiddich on Antarctic trek

Prince Harry has announced he will join Team Glenfiddich, an expedition group comprised of wounded service personnel, in a 335km trek to the South Pole in December.

Armit adds four wine estates to portfolio

Following a strategic review of the business, London-based Armit Wines has announced the addition of four estates to its portfolio.

Katherine Canfield takes a study road trip through the Rhône

As MSc wine business students, it is in our best interest to have as broad a perspective as possible when it comes to understanding different wine regions and how international markets are perceived. Although I've visited various wine regions throughout Europe, I had yet to experience, first-hand, a French wine region outside my home base of Burgundy. It was time for a road trip.

Douglas Blyde discovers 'super Rhône' producer Chêne Bleu

Lizzie Shell of boutique "Super Rhône" producer, Chêne Bleu, demonstrated the versatility of its output at North African restaurant, Momo, in Piccadilly, London recently.

Wine notes a turn-off, according to survey

Wine descriptions are more pompous than helpful, and most of them fail to help consumers understand the taste of the wine, according to a poll commissioned by Laithwaite's Wine.

Pre-orders for Naked Wines' ProWein discovery sold in 24 hours

Online wine retailer Naked Wines pre-sold over £37,000 worth of Italian wine in just 24 hours after its maker was discovered by its customer buying team at ProWein.

Wine Australia to challenge global image at Savour

Wine Australia is to invite influential figures from the world of wine to what it claims will be the most comprehensive analysis of its wine...

Stevens Garnier to hold Annual Portfolio Tasting this month

Stevens Garnier is to hold its Annual Portfolio Tasting on April 30 in Manchester and May 1 in London.

Smirnoff launches new TV ad campaign

Smirnoff has launched its latest TV ad campaign