Spotlight on 2020: Andrew Bewes, Hallgarten & Novum Wines

As we prepare for the new decade, Harpers will be taking the month of December to look back over 2019 and ahead to what the coming year will bring – hopefully full of revived optimism for both politics and the trade.

Trade says fond farewell to Hallgarten Druitt co-founder

One of the UK’s largest and longest-standing suppliers has paid tribute to one of its luminaries, who has passed away after a short illness.

Hallgarten launches Bertrand trio as part of ‘extensive’ portfolio update

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has introduced a trio of wines from Gérard Bertrand as part of an extensive update to its entire portfolio which has seen more than 80 new wines added this autumn.

Hallgarten invests in European portfolio with 40 new wines

Hallgarten boosts portfolio with Chilean and Oz producers

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has expanded its portfolio with two new producers - Chile’s Undurraga and Australia’s Tahbilk.

Looking Ahead: Andrew Bewes, Hallgarten & Novum Wines

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

Hallgarten’s Andrew Bewes and Steve Daniel on selling style

Premium sales, progressive lists, and off-piste portfolio additions are Hallgarten’s calling cards, as Andrew Catchpole discovers

Hallgarten adds Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel to Spanish portfolio

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has added Ribera del Duero producer Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel to its Spanish portfolio.  

Hallgarten appoints new head of marketing

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has hired Colin Cameron in the newly created role of head of marketing.

Hallgarten expands Lismore portfolio

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has expanded its line of wines from South Africa's Lismore Estate with the addition of the producer's Reserve trio.

Hallgarten appoints Francois Lincoln as business development director

Hallgarten has recruited a second business development director as part of its ongoing drive to grow the business.

Hallgarten commended for environmental efforts

Specialist wine importer Hallgarten & Novum Wines has achieved the ISO 14001 accreditation for its efforts in minimising the environmental impact of its business operations.

Greek whites vie for Assyrtiko's crown

Malagousia, Vidiano, Kidonitsa, Savatiano and Moscofilero may be unfamiliar names to everyone but Greek wine adventurists.

Hallgarten & Novum Wines doubles Marlborough portfolio

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor for Marlborough’s Lake Chalice Wines across the on and off-trade, marking the brand’s UK debut.

Gallic Groove

French wines rank third in the UK off-trade in terms of value sales by country of origin (Nielsen, off-trade MAT to December 12, 2017), and fourth in terms of volume, with only New Zealand commanding a higher average price per bottle sold, at £8.80 versus £9.50 respectively.

The pros and cons of importing direct

Bypassing the traditional middleman can be tempting for indie merchants says Chris Wilson, who looks at the highs and lows of importing direct.

Hallgarten banks on the Burgundy stars of tomorrow

Hallgarten Druitt & Novum Wines has overhauled its Burgundy list to put a greater focus on rising stars and lesser-known appellations.

Hallgarten launches online ordering for on-trade

Specialist wine importer Hallgarten Druitt and Novum Wines has introduced a new online ordering platform for it’s on-trade customers.

Looking ahead: Andrew Bewes, MD at Hallgarten

The autumn tasting season will be upon us before we know it, as the trade prepares for the run up to the all-important Christmas trading period.

LWF: Chasing the Premium - Harpers Briefing

‘The trade needs to sell confidence’ was a key message from the panel at LWF during Tuesday’s Harpers debate on how to encourage more premium wine sales and build in greater value across the supply chain.