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VSPT Wine Group announces launch of UK subsidiary

Published: 06 February, 2023

VSPT Wine Group has announced the launch of a new subsidiary – VSPT UK – to strengthen its distribution and service to the market and retailers.

Jascots expands New Zealand portfolio with Prophet’s Rock

Published: 01 February, 2023

Jascots Wine Merchants has added New Zealand producer Prophet’s Rock to its expanding portfolio.

Musar turns to Fells for UK distribution

Published: 31 January, 2023

Lebanese producer Chateau Musar is to join the John E. Fells & Sons portfolio, adding to the roll call of leading family estates the importer represents in the UK.

Exclusive: Justerini & Brooks joins forces with Raúl Pérez

Published: 27 January, 2023

Wine Merchant Justerini & Brooks has unveiled its first-ever collaborative wine – a partnership between buyer Mark Dearing and icon of Spanish winemaking, producer Raúl Pérez.

Louis Latour Agencies tasting: "We are constantly looking to expand"

Published: 27 January, 2023

Louis Latour Agencies, owned by Maison Louis Latour, the historic Burgundy grower negotiant, showcased its small but impressive portfolio at the Haberdasher’s Hall in central London on Wednesday.

Diageo announces 18% sales growth in 2023 interim results

Published: 26 January, 2023

The British multinational alcoholic beverage company, Diageo, has reported net sales of £9.4 billion in the half-year ending 31 December 2022, an increase of 18.4% on the same period in 2021.

Maisons Marques et Domaines adds Tenuta Luce to UK portfolio

Published: 25 January, 2023

Tenuta Luce has announced that it will be commercially represented by Maisons Marques et Domaines in the UK market.

Jascots marks growth of premium range

Published: 25 January, 2023

Jascots Wine Merchants has recorded strong results for 2022, laying growth at the door of new business and an ongoing focus on range premiumisation.

Grenache in the spotlight at UK’s biggest showcase of Australian wine

Published: 25 January, 2023

The Australia Trade Tasting returned to London on 24 January 2023, showcasing more than 700 wines from 200 wine producers to hundreds of trade and media in the UK.

Yalumba reveals new organic collection

Published: 24 January, 2023

Barossa Valley producers Yalumba have announced a new range of organic certified wines.

Beyond Wines adds Western Cape-based Overhex to its portfolio

Published: 24 January, 2023

In a bid to grow South African Wines in the UK, distributor Beyond Wines has added Western Cape-based Overhex to its portfolio.

Hayward Bros. and The Usual Suspects broaden UK offering

Published: 23 January, 2023

Hayward Bros, the family-owned, London-based importer has strengthened its relationship with Australian producer The Usual Suspects Collective, headed up by Jonathon Hesketh.

Bancroft pushes into the Spanish Levante with new addition

Published: 23 January, 2023

Bodegas Mustiguillo, part of the Grandes Pagos de Espana, is joining the Bancroft Wines portfolio as the distributor bolsters UK representation of wine from Spain’s Mediterranean coast.

Liberty welcomes record number of visitors to familiar turf

Published: 20 January, 2023

Liberty Wines is celebrating a bumper tasting at its usual Oval hunting ground on Tuesday (17 February), where a record number of visitors made the pilgrimage to its annual portfolio event.

Fells adds Wiston Estate to portfolio

Published: 19 January, 2023

John E Fells & Sons have added its first English winery, Wiston Estate, to its portfolio.

Greek wine makes a splash as Maltby & Greek goes solo

Published: 18 January, 2023

A tasting focused on solely on Greek wine, from Amyndeon in the north west to Santorini and everything in between, made a big splash at Vagabond Wine’s Monument outpost earlier this week, in what is believed to be the biggest single tasting of Greek wine ever to be held in London.

St Austell hails expansion to Wales

Published: 18 January, 2023

St Austell Brewery is expanding its reach into South Wales, taking the reach of its wholesale business beyond its West Country stronghold.

Hallgarten Wines named UK on-trade distributor for Grupo La Rioja Alta

Published: 17 January, 2023

Specialist wine importer, Hallgarten & Novum Wines, has been appointed as the new UK on-trade distributor for iconic Spanish producer Grupo La Rioja Alta.

Virgin Wines announces 'disappointing' profitability performance

Published: 12 January, 2023

Virgin Wines, one of the UK’s largest direct-to-consumer online wine retailers, has published its trading update for the six months ended 31 December 2022.