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.

SITT Autumn countdown is on

Independent buyers across the on- and off-trade have less than a week to wait for the Specialist Importers Trade Tastings (SITT) Autumn show.

North South Wines adds California’s Scheid Family Wines to portfolio

North South Wines has signed a deal to exclusively represent California’s Scheid Family Wines brands across all trade channels in the UK.

Looking ahead: Mark Roberts, Lanchester 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

Midlifers targeted in new Drink Free Days campaign

Licensees and retailers are being urged to encourage midlife drinkers to cut their alcohol consumption as part of Drinkaware’s latest Drink Free Days campaign.

Online wine auction first for Brightwells

Brightwells has extended its online timed auctions to cover French wine for the first time.

Harpers 2019 England Wine Stars Awards to be revealed at Wine GB tasting

Winners of the 2019 Harpers England Wine Stars Awards are set to be unveiled at the Wine GB annual trade and press tasting event this Wednesday.

Looking ahead: Nik Darlington, Graft 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

Three new UK MWs announced as part of fresh batch

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has announced eight new Masters of Wine, from five different countries.

Bon Coeur throws down gauntlet to wine enthusiasts

North Yorkshire based Bon Coeur Fine Wines is marking its 25th anniversary with the launch of a new initiative, which will allow “keen novices” to test their skills as part of a unique tasting panel.

WSET research throws damning light on UK wine knowledge

The term ‘corked’ refers to broken pieces of cork in a wine bottle and ‘terroir’ is a genre of French horror film, according to many consumers in our great wine-drinking nation.

Jeroboams poaches buyer from Enotria & Coe

Jeroboams has appointed Maggie Macpherson to the role of buyer.

SWA calls for end to trade uncertainty as exports grow

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has called on the UK government to ensure certainty in future trading conditions as Parliament returns from summer recess.

Looking ahead: Troy Christensen, CEO, Enotria & Coe

Harvey Nichols launches first range of pre-mixed cocktails

Harvey Nichols has launched its first range of pre-mixed cocktails comprising three classic styles - Old Fashioned, Vesper Martini and Negroni.

Prestige Champagne fizzes as sub-£20 falls

Research has shown that Champagne is experiencing continued uplift at the premium end of the spectrum, with brands leading the category to a higher average price per bottle.

South African wine industry refutes use of illegal pesticides

The South African wine industry has refuted allegations made by “certain labour groups” that wine grape producers in the country are using illegal pesticides that are harmful to farm workers.