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Online retailer The Drinks Agency moves to tap demand for high end drinks

Published: 06 June, 2018

A new online premium drinks retailer is now fully operational as it bids to tap booming demand for high end wines and small batch spirits.

Cannabis ‘the big green elephant in the room’ for drinks sector claims report

Published: 05 June, 2018

The global alcoholic drinks industry is facing a moment of reckoning as cannabis laws across the world continue to be relaxed.

Alastair Pyatt returns to Jascots as head of buying

Published: 05 June, 2018

Jascots has appointed Alastair Pyatt to a newly created head of buying role.

Defra Brexit negotiator steps in as SWA industry director

Published: 05 June, 2018

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has appointed a former top government Brexit negotiator as its new industry director.

Justerini & Brooks adds first Austrian producer

Published: 05 June, 2018

Justerini & Brooks has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Austrian estate Muhr-Van der Niepoort.

Mirabeau en Provence appoints UK sales director

Published: 05 June, 2018

Mirabeau en Provence has appointed Peter Edwards to the role of sales director for the UK and Ireland.

González Byass gears up for vintage fino sherry launch

Published: 05 June, 2018

González Byass has unveiled plans to launch a new range of vintage fino sherries in the near future.

Churchill’s joins port peers in declaring 2016 a vintage year

Published: 04 June, 2018

Churchill’s has become the latest port house to declare 2016 a vintage year following unusual but ultimately beneficial growing conditions in Portugal.

Costers del Segre DO unveils new image

Published: 04 June, 2018

Costers del Segre, the Spanish Denominación de Origen (DO) for wines located in the province of Lleida, has unveiled a new image marking the first overhaul in 18 years.

Prosecco producers kick off UK push for premium fizz

Published: 04 June, 2018

Producers of premium Prosecco that can cost as much per bottle as Champagne have kicked off a campaign to encourage Brits to reappraise Italian fizz.

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.