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Moët & Chandon appoints Jason Atherton as UK brand ambassador

Published: 26 September, 2017

Moët & Chandon has appointed Michelin star chef and restaurateur Jason Atherton as its UK brand ambassador for the next two years.

WSTA calls on Labour MPs to champion gin industry

Published: 26 September, 2017

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) last night called on Labour MPs to champion the booming British gin industry at its 'Fringe' event.

Friarwood poised to open second store

Published: 25 September, 2017

Friarwood is to open its second store early next month in Wimbledon Village, marking the first step in its expansion plans.

Bibendum expands Sherry menu with La Guita

Published: 25 September, 2017

Bibendum has expanded its premium Sherry portfolio with the addition of La Guita.

Castelnau reports ‘exceptional potential’ for 2017 vintage

Published: 25 September, 2017

Champagne Castelnau has revealed the berries picked during the 2017 harvest at the Reims-based winery were “excellent”, with the wines of potentially “exceptional quality”.

Wines from Rioja attaches consumer event to trade tasting

Published: 25 September, 2017

Wines from Rioja, the UK marketing arm of The Rioja Regulatory Council, is to run a consumer event directly following its 10 x 10 Trade Tasting on Tuesday, 3 October at Banking Hall, London.

Tullamore on the campaign trail

Published: 22 September, 2017

William Grant owned Irish whiskey Tullamore DEW has launched a campaign to champion ‘blend’ as part of a “major” investment.

The Kitty Hawk opens wine bar

Published: 22 September, 2017

The Kitty Hawk restaurant in London has opened its own wine bar.

The week that was

Published: 22 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.

Durham secures £250,000 investment

Published: 21 September, 2017

Craft distillery Durham has received a £250,000 investment from the Finance Durham fund managed by Maven Capital Partners.

Blackwoods and Grand Trunk Road join forces to launch cocktail duo

Published: 21 September, 2017

London-based luxury gin and vodka brand Blackwoods has partnered with Indian restaurant Grand Trunk Road for a ‘Gindian Summer’ collaboration.

Fever-Tree appoints Alexandra O’Rourke as innovation director

Published: 21 September, 2017

Fever-Tree has appointed Alexandra O’Rourke as innovation director – a newly created role at the premium mixer business.

NWTC to debut The Florist in Bristol

Published: 20 September, 2017

Up-market pub operator New World Trading Company (NWTC) is launching a brand new concept, to sit alongside its growing portfolio of brands.

Champagne harvest one of the earliest in 67 years

Published: 20 September, 2017

Champagne has followed the European trend of an earlier harvest this year with yields potentially affected by fluctuating weather conditions.

Crus Bourgeois du Médoc Official Selection revealed

Published: 20 September, 2017

The top wines from the 2015 Bordeaux vintage which have made it into the Official Selection have been announced.

West Country turns out for SITT Bristol

Published: 19 September, 2017

Yesterday saw the highly popular SITT show return to Bristol, with a high turnover of visitors and strongly positive response from the wine and spirits industry of the West Country.

Johnnie Walker launches Blade Runner special edition 35 years after original film cameo

Published: 19 September, 2017

Diageo-owned Scotch, Johnnie Walker, has launched a special edition blend to coincide with the release of the Blade Runner sequel – 35 years after the spirit appeared in the original film.