Robin Davis: The growing appeal of niche agencies to the on-trade

Swig's Robin Davis talks about the growing appeal of niche agencies for a vibrant on-trade.

Litmus Wines creates subsidary agency Litmus Wine Agency

Insights: South Africa's bigger players need to drive the quality message

After a flush of niche successes, it's now up to South Africa's bigger players to drive the quality message home.

Boutinot's parent-company In Vino buys Moreno Wines

In Vino, which is an investment company that owns Boutinot, has bought Spanish specialist Moreno Wines.

Amathus to distribute Michel Couvreur whiskies in the UK

Amathus Drinks is set to distribute Michel Couvreur's range of premium hand-crafted French-aged Scottish whiskies in the UK.

Boutinot adds premium Provence rosé to roster

Leading UK agency Boutinot has added organic Provence estate Château Gairoird to its portfolio.

London Wine Fair to welcome first Sake Pavilion

The London Wine Fair is to feature a major sake presence for the first time.

United Wineries and North South Wines sign exclusive distribution deal

Independent wine supplier United Wineries has appointed North South Wines as the sole UK and Ireland agents for both its Berberana and Monistrol still and sparkling Spanish wine brands.

Enotria & Coe takes on J Chivite Estates premium portfolio

Leading UK importer Enotria & Coe is to become the exclusive distributor for Spain's J. Chivite Estates premium wines portfolio in the UK.

MMD adds Tommasi family Puglian estate to portfolio

Maisons Marques et Domaines has partnered with Italy's Masseria Surani Wines to become its sole importer and distributor in the UK.

Catalyst to launch Spanish best seller Larios Gin in the UK

Catalyst Brands is to take on Spain's Larios Gin in the UK as part of a partnership with Beam Suntory which begins on April 1.

Boutinot adds Cline Cellars to US portfolio

Leading on- and off-trade supplier Boutinot has added California's Cline Cellars to its US portfolio.

Hallgarten marks International Women's Day with Women With Bottle promotion

Leading UK distributor Hallgarten Druitt & Novum has launched a three-month promotion celebrating women winemakers to coincide with International Women's Day on March 8.

Bibendum PLB bolsters US portfolio with four new wineries

The Bibendum PLB Group has announced the addition of four boutique US wineries to its portfolio ahead of the Go West tasting in London this week.

Flint Wines to showcase extensive new Italian portfolio at annual tasting

Matthew Clark introduces virtual-reality wine-tasting concept at annual tasting

Leading on-trade distributor Matthew Clark is to offer visitors to its annual trade tasting this what it believes is the UK's virtual-vineyard wine-tasting experience.

KWV targets premium gap in the market with North South Wines

Leading South African wine producer KWV has appointed North South Wines as its UK distributor, taking over from Leeds-based Bottle Green, which was acquired by Kingsland Drinks early last year.

New Zealand's Craggy Range switches to Bibendum PLB

New Zealand premium single-vineyard winery Craggy Range has moved its UK distribution from Louis Latour Agencies to Bibendum PLB.

Nina Sears joins Louis Latour Agencies

Fine wine distributor Louis Latour Agencies has appointed Nina Sears as regional account manager for the Midlands, Wales and the South-West.

Bruno Paillard launches 2008 vintage in UK market

The UK is the first international market to feature the 2008 "Assemblage" Champagne from Reims-based Champagne house Bruno Paillard.