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Wolf Blass kicks off cricket world cup campaign with £1m push

Published: 29 May, 2019

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is gearing up for a summer of sport with Wolf Blass - the official wine partner of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, with a £1 million push.

Symington reveals first wines made outside the Douro

Published: 29 May, 2019

The Symington family has launched the first wines from its new project at Quinta da Fonte Souto in the Portalegre sub-region of the Alentejo in southern Portugal.

Indigo adds Bodega Lanzaga to its portfolio

Published: 29 May, 2019

Spanish specialist Indigo Wine has signed a deal as the UK distributor of Telmo Rodríguez and Pablo Eguzkiza’s Bodega Lanzaga – the duo’s visionary project to restore special historic vineyard sites in Rioja.

Vagabond sets down sixth site in Paddington

Published: 29 May, 2019

Vagabond is gearing up for its latest launch, which will this time see its wine-focused proposition expand to include a breakfast menu.

The Wine Rascals partners with Alexander Wines to enter Scotland

Published: 29 May, 2019

The Wine Rascals has partnered with Alexander Wines marking the company’s Scottish debut.

Austria enters ‘golden’ period

Published: 29 May, 2019

Willi Klinger MW, the managing director of the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB), has predicted that his country’s wine exports will continue to rise at a similarly fast rate to the last few years.

Tanners appoints associate trade sales director

Published: 29 May, 2019

Tanners Wines has appointed Julian MacDonald as associate trade sales director.

Digby opens doors to Arundel tasting room

Published: 29 May, 2019

Digby Fine English has officially opened its doors to its new tasting room in the heart of Arundel, West Sussex.

Holland & Barrett launch marks a ‘first’ for the organic alcohol-free sector

Published: 28 May, 2019

Health food chain Holland & Barrett is taking strides into the alcohol-free sector with a new organic and vegan wine – the first to be available in the UK, according to its producer.

Boë Gin reveals soaring sales

Published: 28 May, 2019

Independent Scottish gin producer Boë Gin has reported a huge increase in year-on-year sales and profits.

Broadland delivers wine with botanical twist

Published: 28 May, 2019

Broadland Wineries unveiled the latest innovation to its portfolio at London Wine Fair (LWF) with the launch of new Three Mills products blurring the boundaries between wine, botanical mixer and long fruit fusion drink.

Mangrove reports record annual results

Published: 28 May, 2019

Mangrove UK has reported a 41.3% leap in turnover to £21.4 million for the year ending 30 April, 2019.

Wine GB data highlights UK as one of the world’s fastest-growing regions

Published: 28 May, 2019

Wine of Great Britain (Wine GB) has confirmed around three million vines have been planted so far this year - equating to an additional 690 hectares of vineyards and a 24% increase in the overall land now under vine.

Taittinger to expand vineyard at Domaine Evremond

Published: 24 May, 2019

Champagne Taittinger is in the process of expanding its vineyard at Domaine Evremond, according to Hatch Mansfield's marketing director Lynn Murray.

Jo Irvine launches ‘luxury’ wine

Published: 24 May, 2019

Cachet Wine has announced a partnership with Jo Irvine to distribute her Australian wine brand in the UK. The six-strong range has an RRP of between £29.99 and £39.99.

The week that was

Published: 24 May, 2019

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.

Sicily reveals positive outlook

Published: 24 May, 2019

The latest Sicilian vintage will be notable for its “balance in all respects, weather and climate, production and quality” said Uva Sapiens founder and consultant Mattia Filippi at the 16th edition of Sicilia en Primeur.

Bordeaux tourism infrastructure set for major expansion

Published: 24 May, 2019

Oenotourism in Bordeaux is set to expand significantly in the coming years, with a rash of new projects and developments in the pipeline.

LWF: UK trade’s ‘puritan approach’ to wine holds back profitability

Published: 24 May, 2019

A Harpers panel at London Wine Fair (LWF) charged with assessing how to build greater value back into the trade painted a picture of a wine world too immersed in its own product to clearly communicate any ‘added value’ that can encourage higher consumer spend.