Jeroboams brings taste of Malkovich to UK

Jeroboams has become the latest merchant to tap into star potential with the UK launch of a range from actor John Malkovich’s southern French estate, Les Quelles de la Coste.

Start-up launches ‘guilt free’ bubbles

Start-up Wild Life Botanicals has launched an ‘ultra-low’ sparkling wine duo infused with 15% of the recommended daily intake of eight added vitamins, minerals and five botanicals.

Daniel Lambert offering up the wine trip of a lifetime

Daniel Lambert Wines has the dream round-the-world ticket up for grabs to the winner of its new independent incentive scheme.

UK’s 50 Best Indies 2019

Welcome to the UK’s 50 Best Indies 2019, celebrating and elevating those at the top of their game

JN Wine snaps up Highbury Vintners

Northern Ireland based JN Wine has acquired independent London merchant Highbury Vintners for an undisclosed sum.

Robert Oatley appoints two new Mudgee winemakers

Robert Oatley Vineyards has confirmed the formal appointment of two new winemakers based at the Mudgee winery in New South Wales, Australia.

Ellis Wines signs distribution deal with Marqués de Riscal

Ellis Wines has signed a distribution deal with Rioja and Rueda producer Marqués de Riscal.

WSTA announces full line up for 2019 Industry Summit

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has announced its full line up of experts poised to take the stage at the 2019 Industry Summit.

FMV adds Rhône house Château La Nerthe

Fields, Morris & Verdin (FMV) has expanded its French portfolio with Rhône house Château La Nerthe.

Why TWE started over in China

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), the Australian owner of leading brand Penfolds, has shed some light on why it decided to call time on its distributor in China – and why setting up on its own steam has been key to growth in the country.

European wine scientists to share expertise with Oz research institute

European wine scientists are set to share their expertise with the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) in Adelaide as part of a major EU funded exchange program.

The Vineyard Hotel introduces wine festival featuring leading suppliers

The Vineyard Hotel in Berkshire has launched a wine festival featuring leading suppliers such as Tattinger, Hallgarten and E&J Gallo.

Soave anticipates reduced but high quality vintage

Soave Consorzio has announed it is expecting to produce a reduced but “pristine harvest of classically balanced top quality wines” on the back of 2019’s long moderate growing season.

Cockburn’s unveils image overhaul

Port royalty, the Symingtons Family Estate, has unveiled a new look for its core Cockburn’s range to coincide with the 50th anniversary of its Special Reserve label.

Wine GB optimistic it will hit ambitious export estimate

Wine GB has said it is confident it will hit its estimated £350m export target set for 2040 as exports doubles, albeit from a small platform.

Vino Verde turns focus on the UK

Vinho Verde is launching a new campaign to fulfil the Portuguese wine region’s potential in the UK.

Majestic takes inspiration from Netflix and Spotify for new ‘wine fitting’ service

Majestic Wine has introduced a ‘wine fitting’ service aimed at helping wine drinkers who “don’t know their way around a wine list”.

Looking ahead: Doug Wregg, Les Cave de Pyrene

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

Atkin warns South Africa cannot continue to be the world’s wine "bargain basement"

Black Chalk secures £1.5m investment for new winery

English wine producer Black Chalk is poised to expand significantly following the business securing investment from two new backers alongside additional investment from the current directors and an EU fund to the combined tune of £1.5m.