By Lisa Riley - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Berkmann Wine Cellars brings Canevel to the UK

Published: 10 May, 2018

Berkmann Wine Cellars has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Canevel.

Bibendum bolsters English wine portfolio with two new producers

Published: 10 May, 2018

Bibendum has bolstered its English wine portfolio with two new producers - Greyfriars and Litmus.

East London Liquor Company raises £1m in four days

Published: 10 May, 2018

The East London Liquor Company has raised over £1 million from over 600 investors during its crowdfunding campaign in just four days of the public funding opening.

LWF: Getting in the zone

Published: 09 May, 2018

With pre-registered visitor numbers through the roof, Lisa Riley takes a look at the new and refreshed zones at this year’s London Wine Fair

WineGB has set the bar high, predicting the value of UK wine exports could reach up to £350 million by 2040. That’s no mean feat with export accounting for just 5% of production in 2017 – a figure that is expected to rise to 25% by 2025.

VinPro reports 15% smaller harvest

Published: 09 May, 2018

VinPro has reported a 15% smaller harvest (1 220 920 tonnes) across South Africa compared to 2017 – one of the smallest crops in more than a decade.

The Vineyard Cellars adds two Napa Valley wineries

Published: 09 May, 2018

The Vineyard Cellars has been appointed exclusive UK agent for Napa Valley boutique wineries Somnium and Revana Estate – both specialists in Cabernet Sauvignon.

WSTA reveals this year’s Brexit LWF debate panel

Published: 08 May, 2018

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has revealed the industry experts that will form part of its Brexit debate panel at this year’s London Wine Fair (LWF).

Distell sells Uitkyk to Warwick Wine Estate

Published: 08 May, 2018

Distell has sold its Uitkyk wine farm to Warwick Wine Estate for an undisclosed sum.

Hallgarten & Novum signs UK distribution deal for Jim Barry Wines

Published: 08 May, 2018

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Jim Barry Wines, taking over from Negociants UK.

Buckingham Schenk boosts off-trade team

Published: 08 May, 2018

Buckingham Schenk has appointed John Ruck-Keene as off-trade account manager.

Wakefield predicts best Shiraz vintage in decades

Published: 03 May, 2018

Wakefield Wines has predicted the 2018 Shiraz vintage will be the best in decades.

NZ Winegrowers gears up for Sauvignon Blanc day with digital push

Published: 03 May, 2018

New Zealand Winegrowers has launched an online campaign ahead of International Sauvignon Blanc day tomorrow (4th May).

Phantom Creek puts focus on Riesling and Pinot Gris

Published: 03 May, 2018

Phantom Creek Estates has partnered with Olivier Humbrecht MW as part of its strategy to start producing Riesling and Pinot Gris.

Spirits subscription club launches

Published: 02 May, 2018

A premium spirits subscription club has been launched in the UK.

Justerini & Brooks reclaims UK distribution of J&B Rare whisky

Published: 02 May, 2018

Justerini & Brooks has reclaimed the exclusive UK distribution of its house whisky - J&B Rare, after a 21 year gap.

Distell defies challenging season with promising harvest

Published: 02 May, 2018

Distell has reported a ‘promising quality’ harvest despite experiencing one of the most challenging seasons in recent years.

Splash Wines gears up for UK launch

Published: 01 May, 2018

Splash Wines, the US based direct-to-consumer wine marketer, has announced its intention to expand into the UK market.

L’Atelier du Vin joins Brighton's burgeoning drinking scene

Published: 01 May, 2018

L’Atelier du Vin

Think Gin unveils this year’s winners

Published: 01 May, 2018

The winners of this year’s Think Gin awards were unveiled as the Harpers and Drinks Retailing News event returned to London bigger and better than ever.