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Tejo wines push into the UK market

Published: 05 October, 2017

Wines of Tejo, the Portuguese region just outside of Lisbon, are upping the stakes in order to expand into the UK market.

Chapel Down appoints ex BrewDog head as ‘beer MD’

Published: 04 October, 2017

Chapel Down has appointed Gareth Bath, previous managing director for craft brewer BrewDog, to the newly created position of ‘managing director of beer’.

Majestic to base wine range on consumer feedback

Published: 04 October, 2017

Majestic has relaunched its website with a feature that gives consumers the option to rate the wines they buy, in turn helping to shape the retailer’s wine portfolio.

Tesco resumes dividends following 7th consecutive quarter of growth

Published: 04 October, 2017

Tesco has offered up the firmest confirmation yet of its turnaround since the business was rocked by an infamous accounting scandal three years ago.

Lassègue reveals distribution deal with négociants in Bordeaux

Published: 04 October, 2017

Lassègue, owned jointly by the Jackson and Seillan families, has announced it is to be distributed by six of the négociants in Bordeaux: Ballande & Méneret, CVBG, Duclot, Joanne, Mähler-Besse et Mestrezat” said Barbara Banke and Pierre Seillan.

Catalan grape variety Sumoll gains traction in the UK

Published: 03 October, 2017

They’re making noise in New York and now wines made from the recovered Catalan grape variety Sumoll, known as the Pinot Noir of the Mediterranean, are starting to make a splash in Britain.

Schweppes reveals biggest UK investment in 200 years

Published: 03 October, 2017

Schweppes has given its mixers portfolio a complete overhaul, including a new premium flavoured range, as part of the brand’s biggest investment in 200 years.

Plans revealed for The GlenAllachie Distillery

Published: 03 October, 2017

The new owners of The GlenAllachie Distillery have unveiled new plans for the Speyside site since taking over from Pernod Ricard in in July.

Berry Bros appoints new buyer for Italy

Published: 03 October, 2017

Berry Bros & Rudd has appointed Italian wine specialist Davy Zyw as buyer for the category.

Amathus Drinks secures L.N. Mattei Cap Corse distribution deal

Published: 02 October, 2017

Amathus Drinks has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of L.N. Mattei Cap Corse, marking the first time the quinquina apéritif wine is available in the country.

Enotria&Coe receives “major investment” amid re-structure

Published: 02 October, 2017

Leading supplier Enotria & Coe has revealed it has undergone a major financial re-structure to allow more of its capital to be fed into its business operations and eliminate debt.

Hattingley and MWs Susie Barrie and Peter Richards launch English wine initiative

Published: 02 October, 2017

Hattingley Valley has joined forces with TV presenters Susie Barrie MW and Peter Richards MW to launch a charity-focused English wine initiative.

Hallgarten launches online ordering for on-trade

Published: 02 October, 2017

Specialist wine importer Hallgarten Druitt and Novum Wines has introduced a new online ordering platform for it’s on-trade customers.

Veeno continues rapid expansion with greater-london launch

Published: 29 September, 2017

Veeno, the Italian wine café, is bringing Italian Aperitivo to Greater London for the first time with the opening of its 16th site in Kingston-upon-Thames, next month.

The week that was

Published: 29 September, 2017

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.

Tesco adds sparklers to its range

Published: 29 September, 2017

Tesco has added four new sparkling wines to its Finest own-label wine range this month, created in partnership with world renowned producers.

Official brandy body appoints new director

Published: 28 September, 2017

Olivier Goujon has become the new director of the Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac (BNIA), the offocial body for brandy produced in the Armagnac region in Gascony.

Jacob’s Creek adds Australian Rosé with a French twist

Published: 28 September, 2017

Jacob’s Creek has added a French-inspired Australian Rosé to its UK portfolio to tap the tipple’s success in its homeland.

BI and Michael Spencer acquire 25% stake in Battersea’s Gilpin’s gin

Published: 28 September, 2017

Fine wine and rare spirits merchant BI, and its chairman, Michael Spencer, have acquired a joint 25% stake in Westmorland Spirits, the owner of London-based premium gin brand, Gilpin’s.