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North South expands Italian portfolio with Azienda Agricola Cortese

Published: 21 January, 2019

North South Wines has expanded its Italian menu with the addition of Stefano Girelli’s Sicilian estate, Azienda Agricola Cortese.

Concha y Toro UK rings in bumper Christmas as supermarkets break sales records

Published: 21 January, 2019

Temperatures were unseasonably mild over Christmas, and from the latest results, it looks like things were unexpectedly cosy for UK retail.

Armit adds Terroir Sense Fronteres to portfolio

Published: 21 January, 2019

Armit Wines has added Terroir Sense Fronteres from Montsant to its portfolio.

Win a buyers’ trip to Franciacorta with Harpers

Published: 21 January, 2019

With the sparkling wine category continuing to grow, Harpers and Franciacorta have teamed up to offer a fantastic buyers’ trip to the beautiful Franciacorta region.

HMRC now issuing two new distilling licences a week as gin continues to soar

Published: 18 January, 2019

Those expecting to see gin fall from its pedestal will have to wait a little longer.

Champagne Castelnau appoints marketing and communications director

Published: 18 January, 2019

Champagne Castelnau has strengthened its marketing team with the appointment Olivier Legrand.

Domaine Direct gears up to reveal new Leeuwin vintages

Published: 18 January, 2019

Domaine Direct has revealed it will be launching three new Art Series vintages from Leeuwin Estate at the Australia Trade Tasting next week.

Amathus takes on Org de Rac

Published: 18 January, 2019

Amathus Drinks has signed a deal as the UK distributor of organically certified South African wine producer Org de Rac.

The week that was

Published: 17 January, 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.

Lea & Sandeman expands on-trade team

Published: 17 January, 2019

Lea & Sandeman has expanded its on-trade team with the addition of Sophie Picheta.

NZ 200th anniversary focus turns to regionality after bumper UK year

Published: 17 January, 2019

The annual New Zealand trade tasting pushed a new focus on regionality at this year’s London event on 16 January, with the aim of furthering understanding of the country’s diversity of wine styles with restaurants and independent merchants.

Hallgarten expands Lismore portfolio

Published: 17 January, 2019

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has expanded its line of wines from South Africa's Lismore Estate with the addition of the producer's Reserve trio.

BI reports 8% increase in turnover boosted by UK

Published: 17 January, 2019

Fine wine and spirits merchant BI has reported an 8% increase in annual turnover to £95 million boosted by a hike in sales to UK buyers.

Gerard Basset passes away

Published: 17 January, 2019

Harpers is saddened to hear that Gerard Basset has lost his battle with cancer and passed away on 17 January.

Liberty pushes into new frontiers ahead of Brexit

Published: 16 January, 2019

An English winemaker, a French winemaker and an Italian winemaker walk into a winebar.

Growth in US wine consumption slowing as millennials turn away

Published: 16 January, 2019

The steady growth of the US wine market may be coming to an end as the frequency of consumption among younger consumers declines, according to a new report from Wine Intelligence.

Naked Wines awards Plumpton student £9,000 bursary

Published: 16 January, 2019

Naked Wines has announced it will award a Plumpton College wine student a £9,000 bursary as part of its 10th birthday celebrations.

Cognac reports record export growth

Published: 15 January, 2019

The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) has reported record export growth for Cognac across both value and volume.

Festive period provides cheer for on-trade

Published: 15 January, 2019

Managed pubs and restaurants saw a 4.1% collective like-for-like sales increase across the festive season compared to the same period the prevous year.

Distell names new premium wine company

Published: 15 January, 2019

South African juggernaut Distell has officially announced the launch of its new premium wine division which will go by the name Libertas Vineyards and Estates.

North South expands Italian portfolio with Azienda Agricola Cortese

Concha y Toro UK rings in bumper Christmas as supermarkets break sales records

Armit adds Terroir Sense Fronteres to portfolio

Win a buyers’ trip to Franciacorta with Harpers

HMRC now issuing two new distilling licences a week as gin continues to soar

Champagne Castelnau appoints marketing and communications director

Domaine Direct gears up to reveal new Leeuwin vintages

Amathus takes on Org de Rac

The week that was

Lea & Sandeman expands on-trade team

NZ 200th anniversary focus turns to regionality after bumper UK year

Hallgarten expands Lismore portfolio

BI reports 8% increase in turnover boosted by UK

Gerard Basset passes away

Liberty pushes into new frontiers ahead of Brexit

Growth in US wine consumption slowing as millennials turn away

Naked Wines awards Plumpton student £9,000 bursary

Cognac reports record export growth

Festive period provides cheer for on-trade

Distell names new premium wine company

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