Spirit revenues top beer for the first time

Sales of spirits brought more money to the Treasury than beer for the first time ever, according to the latest HMRC figures released this morning.

Champagne Lanson expands with first organic fizz

Champagne Lanson is introducing its first certified organic Champagne at The Wimbledon Championships 2017.

Bancroft signs up as exclusive distributor for Herència Altés

Bancroft Wines has secured a deal as the exclusive distributor for Terra Alta producer Herència Altés.

Crown Cellars reveals new wine portfolio

Crown Cellars, the wine division of Carlsberg UK, has unveiled its 2017/18 wine portfolio, with a focus on Spain and Italy.

Vindependents poised to add spirits and beers to its portfolio

Vindependents, the drinks agency for independents run by independents, is going from strength to strength but the buying group is far from resting on its laurels.

‘Canpaign’ for Southern Comfort

Hi-Spirits has turned the spotlight on Southern Comfort with a light-hearted ‘Canpaign’ push designed to provide consumers with a break from the General Election.

Coates & Seely awarded top gong at UK Wine Awards

The winners of the first UK Wine Awards was announced today with Coates & Seely taking the top gong.

Twisted Halo looks to raise £450,000 on Seedrs

Alcoholic coconut water brand Twisted Halo has launched a crowdfunding campaign in a bid to raise £450,000 in return for 14% equity.

Coates & Seely signs deal as Goodwood’s English fizz supplier

Coates & Seely has signed a deal as the exclusive English sparkling wine partner of Goodwood Racecourse. 

Sales of Lidl’s own label Pimm’s alternative soar

Lidl has reported a surge in sales of its own label Pimm’s alternative boosted by the sunny weather prior to the bank holiday weekend.

Sales almost double at Conviviality

LWF: Exton Park goes small with half-sized bottles

English sparkling wine producer Exton Park showcased its half-sized 37.5ml bottles of sparkling wines at this year's London Wine Fair (LWF).

LWF: English wine producers reveal export focus

Bolney Wine Estate and Lyme Bay Winery are both gearing up to tap the popularity of English fizz abroad, with the former set to make its first move into Scandinavia and the latter poised to ‘significantly’ increase its acres as part of a new export strategy.

Camel Valley makes history with ‘first growth’ PDO

The European Union has elevated Camel Valley’s ‘Darnibole’ vineyards to the highest level of Protected Designated Origin (PDO), making it the first and currently only UK single vineyard to be awarded this accolade.

Halewood presents 'unique' tonics alternative

Halewood Wines & Spirits is hoping to shake up the premium mixer category with a range of flavoured tonic waters.

Urban Bar gives classic wine measurer ‘much needed’ redesign

Barware design company Urban Bar has given the classic wine measure a ‘much-needed’ makeover.

Be At One secures Bournemouth site

Cocktail bar group Be At One is set to open its second bar on the South Coast, in Bournemouth, as part of its national expansion strategy.

TWE ‘male’ duo signs up as official London Craft Beer Festival wine

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has signed a deal for its two ‘male millennial’ ranges to become official wine sponsors of London Craft Beer Festival (LCBF).

Trivento to break into ‘national consciousness’ via barbecue link

Concha Y Toro has turned the spotlight on Trivento with a new campaign designed to push the Argentinian wine as the ‘official wine of barbecue’.

The Wine Society 'click & collect' to improve flexibility

The Wine Society has introduced a ‘click & collect’ service that allows members to have their wine delivered straight to a local store.