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Wanderlust Wine appointed exclusive UK importer for Sardinian winery Mesa

Published: 10 July, 2026

Cantina Mesa – a winery based in the Sulcis region of south-west Sardinia – has made Wanderlust Wine its exclusive UK importer.

Golden Vines returns to London for sixth edition

Published: 09 July, 2026

Leading fine wine and rare spirits awards The Golden Vines is returning to London for its sixth edition this November.

Three-year campaign highlighting Iberian wines launches in the UK

Published: 09 July, 2026

Celebrate the Diversity, a new three-year campaign aimed at raising awareness for Spanish and Portuguese wines has launched across the UK market.

Entries for Harpers Design Awards 2026 now open

Published: 09 July, 2026

The Harpers Design Awards 2026 are now open to all drinks brands and design agencies looking to highlight the presentation and functionality of their products in a wide range of categories.

Alliance Wine: Activequity secures majority shareholding, Tynan takes full executive control

Published: 08 July, 2026

Premium wine trade investment firm Activequity has become the majority shareholder of Scotland-based importer Alliance Wine. Management at Alliance retain a significant stake in the company.

Gusbourne marks 20 years of winemaking with rare cellar release

Published: 08 July, 2026

To celebrate 20 vintages of winemaking, Gusbourne Estate is opening its cellar for a rare release of wines – some of which may not be available in this form again.

Finalists for 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards unveiled

Published: 08 July, 2026

Private members club 67 Pall Mall has revealed the 2026 cohort of finalists for its Global Wine Communicator Awards.

Assovini Sicilia introduces new generation of leadership headed by Gabriella Favara

Published: 08 July, 2026

Marsala native Gabriella Favara has been appointed as the president of Assovini Sicilia by the trade organisation’s newly elected board of directors.

Winners of Wine Australia trip ‘down under’ announced

Published: 07 July, 2026

Wine Australia has announced the six sommeliers and on-trade buyers that will be joining it on their first-ever trip to the country’s wine regions in November 2026.

Exton Park starts ‘next chapter’ by appointing new CEO and chairman

Published: 06 July, 2026

Exton Park Vineyard has appointed Nick Morton to the role of CEO, while Hugh Sturges has been made chairman in what the estate called the beginning of its “next chapter”.

Pushing English boundaries: Hampshire’s Black Chalk unveils 89.6 magnum

Published: 06 July, 2026

At one of Shoreditch’s newest culinary offerings, Tavern, Black Chalk winemakers Zoë Driver and Jacob Leadley showcased their latest creation – a magnum blanc de blancs from 2020 named 89.6.

Whispering Angel creator invests in premium alcohol-free brand

Published: 06 July, 2026

Sacha Lichine, the creator of iconic rosé Whispering Angel, has announced his appointment as an investor in Jukes Cordialities – a British premium alcohol-free wine-alternative brand.

Sommelier Wine Awards 2026: Top merchants and producers revealed

Published: 06 July, 2026

In addition to the outstanding selection of trophy, gold, silver and bronze medal wines at this year’s Sommelier Wine Awards (SWA), our winning producers and distributors are also now revealed.

Nick Gillett: A South American star – why we shouldn't sleep on pisco

Published: 06 July, 2026

I’m being asked about pisco a lot at the moment, and the question is almost always some version of: “what’s going on?” Demand is up, producers from Peru and Chile are putting real money behind UK pushes, and suddenly a spirit that’s quietly sat on cocktail menus for decades is being talked about like the latest hot, new tipple.

Familia Torres has seen 47% emissions reduction since 2008

Published: 03 July, 2026

Spanish wine giant Familia Torres has detailed that between 2008 and 2025 it reduced its CO2 emissions by 47%. This figure is measured across all scopes – from its vineyards to the end consumer.

Justerini & Brooks announces UK distribution partnership with Weingut Dönnhoff

Published: 03 July, 2026

German wine specialist Justerini & Brooks has announced a new, exclusive distribution partnership with Weingut Dönnhoff in the UK.

Applications open for 2027 V d’Or Awards

Published: 02 July, 2026

Applications for Vinexposium’s 2027 V d’Or Business Awards are now open.

Isle of Arran Distillers unveils new distribution partnership with Chimera

Published: 02 July, 2026

Isle of Arran Distillers – producers of Arran Single Malt and Lagg Single Malt – has announced a new exclusive UK distribution and ‘brand-building’ partnership with Chimera Brand Development.

Viña Artesano expands fine wine offer with sustainable on-trade range

Published: 02 July, 2026

Premium Argentinian wine estate Viña Artesano, which is owned by Grupo Avinea, has announced the release of its full sustainability-focused range of varietal wines for the UK on-trade.

Christie’s sherry auction hammer prices rival Bordeaux and Burgundy

Published: 01 July, 2026

A lot of González Byass Matusalem sherries from 1908, 1909 and 1911 achieved £4,750 at a recent Fine and Rare Wines and Spirits auction at Christie’s – a price more typically associated with top Bordeaux and Burgundy.