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Viña Concha y Toro says 2025 vintage among best of the decade

Published:  30 April, 2025

Viña Concha y Toro is predicting that the 2025 vintage, which is still underway and expected to be complete by the end of May, will be one of the best of the past 10 years.

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Evertons re-enters retail space with new Worcester shop

Published:  30 April, 2025

Wine wholesaler Evertons Wine Merchants has announced the opening of a retail site, with a new wine shop set to open in Worcester on Friday 2 May.

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The Drinks Trust announces annual Gala date

Published:  30 April, 2025

The Drinks Trust has announced its annual Gala is to take place on Monday 6 October 2025 at Claridge’s, London. The event invites guests from across the drinks industry to join the charity in a “night of celebration and purpose”.

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Quinta Do Noval declares 2023 vintage Port

Published:  30 April, 2025

Quinta do Noval has declared three Vintage Ports from 2023.

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Plumpton-backed National Wine Careers Week announced

Published:  29 April, 2025

A new campaign, the National Wine Careers Week (NWCW), has been announced and will take place from 12 to 18 May. Steered by Plumpton College, the initiative hopes to raise awareness of the diversity of jobs available in the sector and to encourage more people to consider a career in the wine trade.

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Eden Mill announces new gin using Old Course-foraged botanicals

Published:  28 April, 2025

Independent St Andrews-based gin and whisky distiller Eden Mill has announced a new iteration of its Golf Gin, which will use botanicals foraged from the world-famous Old Course.

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Trade Only Tasting donates 5% of April revenue to The Drinks Trust

Published:  28 April, 2025

The Trade Only Tasting (TOT) has announced that 5% of all revenue raised in April will be donated to The Drinks Trust charity, which supports people in drinks hospitality.

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Robin Copestick joins Packamama board

Published:  28 April, 2025

Climate-friendly packaging company Packamama has appointed I Heart wine brand founder and Friexenet Copestick MD Robin Copestick as a non-executive director to its board.

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Hospitality insolvencies decline but remain historically high

Published:  28 April, 2025

Fresh data from the Insolvency Service shows an 11% drop in company insolvencies among businesses in the hospitality sector. The fall signals a slight improvement, however the number still remains historically higher than pre-pandemic levels.

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R&R Teamwork appoints new MD

Published:  28 April, 2025

Eleanor Standen (pictured, centre) has been announced as the new MD for R&R Teamwork as Rosamund Barton (pictured, right) and Rupert Ponsonby (pictured, left) step back from the lead after almost 30 years.

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London Wine Fair announces line-up

Published:  24 April, 2025

London Wine Fair (LWF) has released its timetable of sessions, announcing more than 70 industry briefings, masterclasses, seminars and tastings from 19-21 May at Olympia.

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Former Drinks Retailing editor joins PR company

Published:  24 April, 2025

Former editor of Harpers’ sister trade title Drinks Retailing Lucy Britner has joined William Murray PR & Marketing as senior content consultant. Britner, who has 20 years’ experience in the trade press, will work with the company “to further elevate both internal and external content”, and will also be working on her own book project. 

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LWC and MDCV enter new on-trade partnership

Published:  24 April, 2025

Producer of English and Provençal wines MDCV UK has announced a fresh on-trade distribution partnership with wholesaler LWC. The deal will see LWC distribute two of MDCV’s English wine brands: Silverhand Estate and Harlot.

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Top 50 Sommeliers open for nominations

Published:  24 April, 2025

Harpers Top 50 Sommeliers listing is now open for nominations from the trade. 

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Mangrove expands Japanese whisky offering with Togouchi

Published:  24 April, 2025

UK spirits distributor Mangrove Global has announced the addition of whisky producer Togouchi to its portfolio. The onboarding will see Mangrove’s Japanese whisky ranks swell from two – Akashi and Yamazakura being the existing brands – to three.

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Taylor’s releases Sentinels Vintage Port 2023

Published:  23 April, 2025

Taylor’s has made its declaration of Vintage Port today, St George’s Day – the traditional date for the announcement – and alongside launches Sentinels Vintage Port 2023.

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Achaval Ferrer launches Fincas 2021

Published:  23 April, 2025

As part of the release of its Fincas 2021 vintage, Argentinian winery Achaval Ferrer has added to its existing trio of wines with the launch of Nazarenas Malbec.

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2024 sees Domaine Bousquet cut carbon footprint by 20%

Published:  23 April, 2025

Argentinian estate Domaine Bousquet has released its 2025 sustainability report, highlighting encouraging progress made at the organic wine producer during 2024. The Mendoza winery, a long-time advocate of organic and biodynamic viticulture, has redoubled its sustainability efforts in recent years.

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New online retailer Kiwi Cru aims to champion New Zealand

Published:  22 April, 2025

Kiwi Cru an online retailer and events company dedicated to the promotion of wines from New Zealand has been launched in the UK. The new project is spearheaded by founder Pippa Wood, an entrepeneur who has held past roles at Berry Bros. & Rudd and Bolney Wine Estate.

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Symington announces Quinta Vintage Port from six estates

Published:  17 April, 2025

Port giant Symington Family Estates has announced that it will produce 2023 Quinta Vintage Ports from its top six Douro estates. The move will see the wines bottled in May and available from mid-June.

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