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Accolade appoints account manager for Fine Wine Partners

Published: 04 June, 2018

Accolade Wines has appointed Hansi Baumann as account manager, UK & Ireland, for its recently launched fine wine division - Fine Wine Partners.

Groupe GCF turns spotlight on Calvet with new campaign

Published: 04 June, 2018

Les Grands Chais de France (Groupe GCF) has turned the spotlight on its Calvet portfolio with a new campaign and brand ambassador for the French wine brand.

The week that was

Published: 01 June, 2018

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Big name Champagnes fare best as Brexit hits smaller players

Published: 01 June, 2018

Brexit-related inflation is hitting drinkers of cheaper and less well-known Champagnes hardest in the UK as sales of entry-level bottles continue to fall, while bigger name brands and more expensive cuvées are faring better.

Industry leaders plan for multiple scenarios as uncertainty continues to Brexit D-Day

Published: 01 June, 2018

With Brexit D-Day less than a year away, this year’s Wine and Spirit Trade Association-hosted briefing at the London Wine Fair (LWF) promised a glimpse at how the trade is preparing for life after Brexit.

Greek wineries join forces to deliver island Assyrtiko

Published: 31 May, 2018

The establishment of a new winery and vineyards on the Santorini sub-island of Thirassia is set to mark a new chapter in the production of Santorini assyrtiko.

WSTA’s Gibbs leaves to work for government

Published: 31 May, 2018

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has announced its director of UK policy and social responsibility, Carlo Gibbs, will be leaving later this summer.

Matthew Clark unveils 2018 wine list

Published: 31 May, 2018

Matthew Clark has unveiled its 2018 wine list featuring a host of new additions.

Okanagan Crush Pad acquires Secrest Mountain

Published: 30 May, 2018

British Columbia’s Okanagan Crush Pad (OCP) has acquired the Secrest Mountain Vineyard for an undisclosed sum.

Bordeaux and Adelaide join forces to launch high-end business course

Published: 30 May, 2018

Bordeaux and Adelaide have joined forces to launch a high-end business course spanning two continents.

The Wine Show partners with Oval Space to launch London wine festival

Published: 30 May, 2018

The Wine Show has joined forces with Oval Space to launch a three-day wine festival in the capital.

Bordeaux hailstorms disastrous for some but minor impact compared to recent frost

Published: 29 May, 2018

The widely reported hailstorms in Bordeaux during the weekend have been estimated to have hit 3% badly in terms of surface, with a further 3% likely to have been affected on a lesser scale, according to the Bordeaux governing body CIVB.

WSTA partners with Crimestoppers in fake booze crackdown

Published: 28 May, 2018

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has joined forces with Crimestoppers in a crackdown on fake booze pedalling.

Barney Davis joins Bancroft as buying director

Published: 25 May, 2018

Bancroft Wines has announced the appointment of Barney Davis as its new buying director, beginning 4 June, when he will oversee all aspects of buying and shipping at the company.

Prosecco phenomenon now lifting all sparkling sales

Published: 25 May, 2018

Rather than cannibalising other sparkling wine sales, Prosecco has been so successful in attracting consumers into the category that it is now acting as a “gateway” to other styles of fizz.

London Wine Fair footfall up 17%

Published: 25 May, 2018

Visitor numbers to this year’s London Wine Fair increased 17% it has been revealed, putting the number of attendees at a net total of 14,250 over three days.