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Hallgarten welcomes two new agencies into the fold

Published:  06 January, 2025

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has got off to a racing start in 2025, adding Franciacorta producer Bellavista (pictured) to its Italian portfolio, while also welcoming Quinta da Romaneira to the Hallgarten family.

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50 Best Indies 2025 ranking: 50-41 revealed

Published:  06 January, 2025

This week marks the launch of our 50 Best Indies 2025 results, celebrating the leading wine and spirits merchants from across the UK.

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Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Nic Rezzouk, Reserve Wines

Published:  06 January, 2025

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Nic Rezzouk, buyer at Reserve Wines, as he reflects on remaining competitive on a challenging environment.

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UK’s 50 Best Indies 2025 reveal starts this Monday

Published:  03 January, 2025

This Monday (6 January) marks the launch of our 50 Best Indies 2025 results, celebrating the leading wine and spirits merchants from across the UK.

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Soho House extends low & no offer as Dry January gets into full swing

Published:  03 January, 2025

The Soho House group has unveiled a new range of non-alcoholic and low ABV cocktails, as UK businesses prepare for a long month of sobriety and abstinence.

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Majestic expands low & no range with addition of Moderato

Published:  03 January, 2025

The UK’s largest multiple is going full throttle on providing low & no alcohol wines to an increasingly sober audience, as French wine brand Moderato (0.5% abv) becomes the latest member of the retailer’s expanding portfolio.

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UK bar sector celebrates ‘welcome boost’ during festive period

Published:  03 January, 2025

A new report from CGA by NIQ, the first of 2025, contains some good news for the UK’s beleaguered hospitality industry, as bar sales surged by 20.5% over the pre-Christmas week.

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Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Mark Wrigglesworth, The Good Wine Shop

Published:  03 January, 2025

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Mark Wrigglesworth, director at The Good Wine Shop, as he reflects on remaining competitive in a challenging environment.

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Hallgarten pops the cork on Nicolas Feuillatte partnership

Published:  02 January, 2025

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has rung in the new year by becoming the exclusive new importer for Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte in the UK, as of yesterday (1 January 2025).

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Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Fergal Tynan, Alliance Wine

Published:  02 January, 2025

Next up in our end of year talking heads is Fergal Tynan, MD, Alliance Wine, who reflects on some 2024 highs and lows, while identifying some positive signs ahead.

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Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Stefan Neumann

Published:  30 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Stefan Neumann, master sommelier & wine consultant for businesses such as Fells, as he reflects on remaining competitive in a challenging environment.

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Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Mark Roberts, Lanchester Wines

Published:  28 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year talking heads is Mark Roberts, director of sales, Lanchester Wines, as he reflects on successes despite a challenging environment for business.

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Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Duncan Gammie, The Wee Vinoteca

Published:  27 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Duncan Gammie, sommelier and founder of The Wee Vinoteca, as he reflects on remaining competitive in a challenging environment.

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Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Vanessa Stoltz, Restaurant Pine

Published:  24 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Vanessa Stoltz, head sommelier at Restaurant Pine, as she reflects on remaining competitive in a challenging environment.

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Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Elton Muco, 67 Pall Mall

Published:  23 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Elton Muco, deputy head sommelier at 67 Pall Mall, as he reflects on remaining competitive in a challenging environment.

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With thanks: Christmas sign-off from Harpers

Published:  20 December, 2024

As we prepare to say farewell to 2024, Harpers would like to extend a short but heartfelt thanks to our readers for their support this year.

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Cabrach celebrates first distillation in 170 years

Published:  20 December, 2024

A community-owned, government-supported distillery has revived the tradition of whisky making at The Cabrach estate in Speyside, a sparsely populated Highland area that hasn't produced single malt for 170 years.

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King Charles reissues Royal Warrants

Published:  20 December, 2024

An eclectic list of importers, sparkling wine producers and distillers have been granted Royal Warrants by King Charles III.

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Friday read: A new frontier between the vines of Cyprus

Published:  20 December, 2024

As Cyprus celebrates 800 years of its iconic sweet wine, Commandaria, a younger generation of winemakers is proving the island’s indigenous grape varieties can produce some serious dry wines too. Rebecca Pitcairn dives in.

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Jason Yapp announces retirement

Published:  20 December, 2024

Yapp Brothers has announced the retirement of Jason Yapp after a successful tenure of 32 years at the firm.

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