By Lisa Riley - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Cellar Trends wins global health & safety standard

Published: 01 February, 2018

Cellar Trends has been certified by a global consumer protection agency for meeting a set of stringent quality, safety and traceability standards.

Cult Wines appoints new finance director

Published: 01 February, 2018

Cult Wines, investment manager in fine and rare wine, has appointed a new finance director to assist the company’s next phase of expansion.

The Champagne Bureau UK teams up with the LWF

Published: 25 January, 2018

The Champagne Bureau UK has partnered with the London Wine Fair (LWF) to bring the world of Champagne to the capital.

Gin boom boosts Diageo’s UK performance

Published: 25 January, 2018

Diageo has reported a 7% increase in net sales in its first half year boosted by a strong performance from its gin portfolio.

Domaine Jessiaume sets sight on UK as it nears organic certification

Published: 24 January, 2018

Burgundy producer Domaine Jessiaume has revealed it is gearing up to enter the UK market for the first time.

Wine Rack signs three-year deal with The Wine Show

Published: 24 January, 2018

Wine Rack has signed a three-year deal with Channel 5’s The Wine Show.

Alsace Crus & Terroirs gears up for first UK tasting event

Published: 24 January, 2018

The Alsace Crus & Terroirs organisation, created in 2015 by 19 of the region's top producers, has announced its first UK tasting.

Further investment and NPD for Cramele Recas on the back of booming exports

Published: 23 January, 2018

Cramele Recas has revealed plans to expand its winery to produce an additional four million litres, taking its total capacity to 30 million, on the back of soaring exports.

WSET awards its 2017 winners and graduates at annual ceremony

Published: 23 January, 2018

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) awarded its 2017 winners and graduates last night at its annual Awards & Graduation ceremony in London.

LWF partners with JF Hillebrand for Innovation Zone

Published: 23 January, 2018

The London Wine Fair (LWF) has partnered with JF Hillebrand on this year’s Innovation Zone launch.

Gonzalez Byass brings Ashton Hills Pinot Noir to the UK for the first time

Published: 23 January, 2018

Gonzalez Byass has signed a deal as the exclusive distributor of Ashton Hills, marking the UK debut for the Adelaide producer’s Pinot Noir wines.

CVNE acquires Cava producer Roger Goulart

Published: 22 January, 2018

Compañia Vinicola del Norte de España (CVNE) has ventured outside Rioja for the first time with the purchase of Cava D.O. producer Roger Goulart.

McPherson reveals ‘unique’ wines to celebrate 50 anniversary

Published: 22 January, 2018

Australian winery McPherson Wine Co has revealed a raft of activity to celebrate its 50 birthday, including a number of exclusive wines.

Hambledon extends educational programme with WSET courses

Published: 22 January, 2018

Hambledon Vineyard has added WSET courses to its education and personal development programme on a permanent basis.

No Christmas cheer for restaurant and pub groups

Published: 19 January, 2018

Restaurant and pub groups across the UK recorded a marginal decline in sales during the festive season, with drink-led businesses claiming the best of the festive trade.

Jascots turns focus on organic following surging sales

Published: 18 January, 2018

Jascots has revealed it’s set to double its 18-strong organic portfolio on the back of a “successful” year boosted by its organic wines.

Silent Pool head distiller branches out on his own

Published: 18 January, 2018

Simon Sherlock, head distiller at Silent Pool for the past two and a half years, has left the company to launch his own distillery.

International expansion for Cult Wines on the back of record results

Published: 17 January, 2018

Cult Wines, investment manager in fine and rare wine, has reported a 67% surge in annual revenues to £33.9m.

UK distillery number doubles in five years

Published: 17 January, 2018

The number of UK distilleries in the UK has doubled in the past five years, boosted by the gin boom.

Australia to take on Canada in the WTO

Published: 17 January, 2018

Australia has launched a dispute settlement action against Canada’s “discriminatory measures” affecting Australian wine at the World Trade Organization (WTO).