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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.

LWF: London Wine Fair hails successful show

Published: 23 May, 2019

The London Wine Fair (LWF) has said visitor numbers exceeded expectations for its 39th show.

LWF: Private label wine grows market share to 40%

Published: 23 May, 2019

Private label wine continues to encroach on the market share of branded wine, it has been revealed - while private label for the entire grocery sector has already eclipsed branded FMCG products.

Moët Summer House to re-open in June

Published: 23 May, 2019

Moët & Chandon is bringing back its Summer House members club this summer, between 7 and 9 June.

Scotch sets out vision for the future

Published: 23 May, 2019

The Scotch Whisky industry plans to combine “future global growth” with “action to ensure the environmental sustainability” of the industry.

Brancott Estate launches organic wine

Published: 23 May, 2019

Brancott Estate has launched its first organic and vegan wine range after the organic wine market grew 11% year on year.

LWF: Visitor numbers tracking 2018 despite entry fee

Published: 22 May, 2019

The number of visitors to London Wine Fair (LWF) is tracking those of last year so far despite the entry fee introduced for the first time this year.

UK retains top five status as global market for still and sparkling imports

Published: 22 May, 2019

The UK remains the world’s second biggest importer of still and sparkling wine, analysts have confirmed - despite the era of high volume wine sales being “over for good”.