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C&C partners with The Big Issue in employment initiative

Published: 21 June, 2023

Leading drinks manufacturer and distributor C&C Group has welcomed six recruits as part of its employment pathway with Big Issue Recruit.

Exclusive: Rob Cooke on Majestic’s new own-label range

Published: 19 June, 2023

Majestic, the UK's largest specialist wine retailer, has launched a new own-label range offering “quality, choice, newness and value for money”, according to COO Rob Cooke.

Pub closures reach decade high

Published: 19 June, 2023

Pub closures reached the highest quarterly figure in a decade in Q1 2023, according to top 30 accountancy practice Price Bailey.

Top Selection signs distribution deal with Penfolds

Published: 19 June, 2023

Australian wine brand, Penfolds, is aiming to assert its position in the UK’s fine dining scene by partnering with UK importer Top Selection to increase distribution of the brand in high-end restaurants and luxury hotels.

Aldi launches £2.67 vineyard tours

Published: 19 June, 2023

Supermarket Aldi has partnered with Lyme Bay Winery, the producers behind its Specially Selected Bowler & Brolly English Sparkling wine, to launch an exclusive Specialbuy Vineyard Experience.

Progressive winemaking and climate-beating styles key to Loire’s future

Published: 16 June, 2023

The Loire Valley’s diverse patchwork of appellations are well-placed to meet today’s challenges and trends, according to a cross-trade panel at the recent Bloom Big! Tasting in London.

UK Port celebrates 650 years history of Portuguese alliance

Published: 16 June, 2023

The UK Port industry is celebrating six-and-a-half centuries of cooperation and trade this week, which included a celebratory dinner hosted by Taylor’s in the Tower of London’s White Tower.

Balfour tells British farmers 'grow grapes to secure your future'

Published: 16 June, 2023

Richard Balfour-Lynn, co-founder of Balfour Winery, one of the UK’s largest English wine producers, has urged British farmers to convert their land to viticulture in the face of climate change and rising demand for grapes.

What makes a wine list? Dmytro Goncharuk, Corrigans Mayfair

Published: 16 June, 2023

In the final instalment of our online series, one last time, Harpers is going back to basics with a member of the UK hospitality industry to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that makes a modern wine list successful.

Ribera del Duero DO 2022 'very good' according to external committee

Published: 16 June, 2023

Ribera del Duero DO is lauding its 2022 vintage as “very good” following the verdict of the Exceptional Committee, a group of 12 leading figures from the Spanish wine industry.

Trentodoc welcomes its first Champagne 'émigré'

Published: 16 June, 2023

Cyril Brun has become the first French national to take up residence at a Trentodoc winery, accepting the position of technical director at Ferrari Trento.

Andre Lurton Family Wines (re) enter the UK via North South Wines

Published: 15 June, 2023

After a quiet number of years in the UK, the Andre Lurton Family will re-enter the British market with the support of its new agency partner North South Wines.

C&C strengthens wine buying team with new appointments

Published: 15 June, 2023

C&C Group, one of the UK’s largest drinks distributors, has announced several new appointments to its wine-buying team.

What makes a wine list? Joel Bastian, Kitchin Group

Published: 14 June, 2023

In this series, Harpers is going back to basics with members of hospitality to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that makes a modern wine list successful.

Berry Bros. & Rudd to open Spirits Shop

Published: 14 June, 2023

Berry Bros. & Rudd, the UK’s oldest fine wine and spirits merchant, has announced the opening of its first-ever dedicated Spirits Shop.

Craft Gin Club raises 700k from crowdfund scheme

Published: 13 June, 2023

Craft Gin Club, the UK’s biggest gin subscription service, has had a strong start to its first-ever crowdfunding campaign, passing its initial £500,000 funding goal within two days of launch on the Seedrs platform.

Chapel Down stunt “raises eyebrows” among the Champenois

Published: 13 June, 2023

English winery Chapel Down has loosed the cat among the proverbial pigeons in Reims ahead of English Wine Week, by going undercover as Champagne – and apparently beating the Champenois at their own game.

Clement Robert MS joins Wine Source

Published: 13 June, 2023

The international fine wine supplier Wine Source has announced the appointment of Clement Robert MS, who will join the group as global head of the Melchior Club.

Entrecanales Domecq e Hijos wins top prize at The Sustainability Awards

Published: 12 June, 2023

Entrecanales Domecq e Hijos, the family-run wineries in DOCa Rioja and DO Ribera del Duero, has been recognised as the food and drinks company with the best sustainable practices in Spain.

Maison Bruno Paillard appoints Wanderlust Wine as UK distributor

Published: 12 June, 2023

Maison Bruno Paillard, the independent family-owned house, specialising in Extra Brut Champagnes, has appointed Wanderlust Wine to distribute its portfolio in the UK.