By Lisa Riley - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Rathfinny appoints Hong Kong distributor

Published: 04 July, 2018

Rathfinny Wine Estates has appointed Jebsen Fine Wines as its exclusive distributor in Hong Kong.

Portman Group strengthens complaints panel with four new members

Published: 03 July, 2018

The Portman Group has strengthened its independent panel that considers complaints about irresponsible alcohol marketing under the organizations codes of practice with four new members.

Australian Vintage re-structures UK sales team to boosts impulse presence

Published: 03 July, 2018

Australian Vintage Limited (AVL) has re-structured and expanded its sales team to support the company's growth in the UK market and strengthen its presence within the impulse channel.

TWE reveals spirits, Champagne and Napa Valley launches for Penfolds

Published: 03 July, 2018

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has announced key future launches for its premium Penfolds portfolio including a spirits range, Champagne and wine from the Napa Valley 2018 vintage.

Pernod Ricard signs deal as UK distributor of new non-alcoholic ‘gin’ brand

Published: 02 July, 2018

Pernod Ricard UK has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of new non-alcoholic ‘gin’ brand Ceder’s.

Edrington-Beam Suntory launches first Maker’s Mark campaign in a decade

Published: 02 July, 2018

Edrington-Beam Suntory has turned the spotlight on Maker’s Mark with the first campaign for the premium American bourbon in 10 years.

Casillero del Diablo renews sponsorship of Sky Cinema and movies

Published: 02 July, 2018

Casillero del Diablo has renewed its sponsorship of Sky Cinema and movies across Sky’s partner channels.

Tesco and Carrefour enter strategic alliance

Published: 02 July, 2018

Tesco and French retail giant Carrefour have announced their intention to enter into a long-term strategic alliance.

Chapel Down’s brewery arm enters the on-trade with new brew

Published: 28 June, 2018

Curious Brewery, owned by English winemaker Chapel Down, has added a second edition to its Curiouser & Curiouser portfolio – the first of its brews that will be available in the on-trade.

Soave gears up for tighter production regulations as it elects new board

Published: 28 June, 2018

A new president and governing board has been elected for the Consorzio of Soave at a time of “major change” for the denomination.

Women of the Vine & Spirits partners with Wine Intelligence to launch ‘gender and wine’ report

Published: 28 June, 2018

Women of the Vine & Spirits - a US organisation at the forefront of promoting gender parity in the industry, has joined forces with Wine Intelligence to produce a 'gender and global wine consumption' report.

Bibendum to supply Market Halls’ pop-up venture

Published: 21 June, 2018

Bibendum has teamed up with Market Halls to supply the company’s new pop-up venture in Fulham.

Christie’s promotes Triptree to international director

Published: 21 June, 2018

Christie’s has promoted Tim Triptree, previously vice president, senior specialist, head of sales, to the position of international director, specialist in the wine department.

Hallgarten & Novum Wines doubles Marlborough portfolio

Published: 21 June, 2018

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor for Marlborough’s Lake Chalice Wines across the on and off-trade, marking the brand’s UK debut.

Plumpton College introduces awareness day to highlight ‘light strike’ damage

Published: 20 June, 2018

Plumpton College has, in partnership with Sparkling Wine World Championship (CSWWC) and Nyetimber introduced a ‘light strike’ awareness day coinciding with summer solstice - the longest day of the year.

Bellavita reveals Best UK Sommelier 2018 ISWA Award winner

Published: 20 June, 2018

The winner of this year’s Bellavita Best UK Sommelier 2018 Award, sponsored by Italian Signature Wines Academy (ISWA), has been revealed.

Loire Valley estate Coteau des Treilles changes hands

Published: 20 June, 2018

Coteau des Treilles owner Jo Pithon has after 40 years transmitted his estate to ‘wine enthusiast’ Ivan Massonnat.

Österreichische Traditionsweingüter nearly doubles number of estate members

Published: 19 June, 2018

The Österreichische Traditionsweingüter (Traditional Austrian Winemakers) association has welcomed two new regions - Wien and Carnuntum, nearly doubling its number of wine estates.