Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Profile: Hallgarten keeps it interesting

Published: 18 October, 2022

Hallgarten & Novum Wines’ Andrew Bewes and Steve Daniel talk Andrew Catchpole through the challenges posed by today’s extraordinary market conditions.

Italy's northeast: A cool and crisp offer for the UK

Published: 13 October, 2022

Industrious, dynamic and diverse, northeast Italy is one of the nation’s viticultural powerhouses. Yet the region has arguably become a victim of its own success: exports to the UK are largely dominated by Prosecco and other internationally renowned styles, such as Amarone and Pinot Grigio. A great deal of excellent wine, very much on-trend in terms of moderate alcohol, has been sidelined. However, with consumers starting to grasp the profusion of what northeast Italy can offer, key stakeholders have a renewed focus on bringing esoteric styles to our indie merchants and restaurants in 2022.

The unusual suspects

Published: 19 August, 2022

In line with a growing taste for more off-piste wines, Andrew Catchpole invited notable champions and producers of emerging regions and wines to explain their appeal.

Hallgarten tasting return signals ‘portfolio refresh’ following Gérard Bertrand move

Published: 22 March, 2022

A very buzzy One Marylebone was the setting for Hallgarten & Novum Wine’s strong return to its pre-Covid annual tasting format, where a number of new wines were on show.

Hallgarten Wines adds Badia a Coltibuono to its portfolio

Published: 13 January, 2022

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has expanded its extensive Tuscan portfolio with the addition of leading Chianti Classico estate, Badia a Coltibuono.

Hallgarten invests in the future with office move

Published: 01 December, 2021

Specialist wine importer Hallgarten & Novum Wines has moved into offices to accommodate a post-pandemic flexible working environment.

Hallgarten & Novum Wines finalises major hospitality deal

Published: 24 November, 2021

Hospitality and entertainment management company Delaware North has appointed Hallgarten to supply wines to its UK stadia contracts and travel locations.

Hallgarten bolsters New World offering

Published: 11 August, 2021

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has bolstered its New World wine portfolio with 11 new wines from five producers.

Hallgarten comes out of crisis fighting

Published: 10 August, 2021

Hard hit but with optimistic sales results, Hallgarten & Novum is now looking to the trends that will be the bedrock of growth in the coming post-pandemic years. By Lisa Riley

The pros and cons of LWF

Published: 09 June, 2021

As a first, it was hard to predict how well last month’s London Wine Fair (LWF) Digital Edition would work for both visitors and exhibitors. Lisa Riley reports.

Hallgarten Wines clinches Simpsons for the on-trade

Published: 10 May, 2021

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has become the sole distributor for Simpsons Wine Estate’s range in the on-trade – a move which the distributor said would help them capitalise on “sky-rocketing” consumer interest of English wines.

‘Distancing’ most important to on-trade guests post-lockdown

Published: 19 June, 2020

Having social distancing measures in place has been revealed to be the key concern for consumers when they return to the on-trade post-lockdown, according to new research released by Hallgarten & Novum Wines today.

Ascot Racecourse launches online wine shop

Published: 05 June, 2020

Hallgarten and Ascot Racecourse have today announced the launch of an online 'Ascot' wine shop.

Hallgarten reports surge in WSET pass rates

Published: 20 February, 2020

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has reported a 52% rise in pass rates for its WSET Level 3 course between 2018 and 2019.

Hallgarten extends partnership with Ascot Racecourse

Published: 28 January, 2020

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has extended its partnership with Ascot Racecourse for a further two years.

Hallgarten adds Lebanon’s Château Oumsiyat

Published: 22 January, 2020

Hallgarten Wines has added Lebanese producer Château Oumsiyat to its portfolio.

Hallgarten launches apprentice programme

Published: 14 January, 2020

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has today announced the launch of its Head Start apprenticeship programme with its first recruit.

Hallgarten hosts ‘minerality’ summit and tasting

Published: 09 January, 2020

Importer Hallgarten hosted a multi-media event in London yesterday to explore the subject of 'minerality' in wine. The wide-ranging discussion took place between Hallgarten's head of buying Steve Daniel and journalist Dr Jamie Goode.

Hallgarten strengthens marketing team with two new appointments

Published: 19 December, 2019

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has strengthend its marketing team with two new recruits, increasing the size of the team to 14.

Q&A: Hallgarten's Steve Daniel on how to buy wine

Published: 12 December, 2019

In a new series we get under the skin of wine buyers from across the trade, quizzing importers, restaurants, independents and wholesalers about how they got into buying, what informs their day-to-day decisions and what tips they’d offer newcomers.