ABS grows Burgundy portfolio with Domaine Bertagna partnership

Classic Burgundian estate Domaine Bertagna has teamed up with Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS) to distribute their on-allocation wines.

Malbec pioneer Hervé J. Fabre brings varietal focus to the UK via Cahors

Hervé and Diane Joyaux Fabre, the driving force behind leading Argentinian bodega Viñalba, have secured their first UK listing since moving home to France last year.

Independent survey: What's selling

In our latest poll, Harpers gave independent merchants a chance to identify those wines that always get consumers coming back for more. We looked at how these bottles stacked up

Lady Of The Grapes to celebrate female winemakers in Covent Garden

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Low alcohol wine still losing out to mocktails and beer

We know that consumers are more health conscious than ever before, with sustainably sourced avocado on toast becoming the zeitgeist for a generation which is also increasingly moderating its alcohol consumption.

Tim Atkin MW: Sorry Mr Parker, but the world has moved on

Robert Parker is one of the most talked about and divisive individuals in the world of wine. Now into his seventies and the twilight of his career, he still has the power to ignite heated discussions – even if his sway over the wineries, domaines and châteaux that once trembled before his judgments has largely vanished.

Greek whites having their time to shine

Malagousia, Vidiano, Kidonitsa, Savatiano and Moscofilero may yet be unfamiliar names to some, but arguably they represent the emerging chorus of indigenous Greek white wines ready to take centre stage with Assyrtiko.

“Short-sighted” Bordeaux En Primeur strategies leave little to no value for the trade

A “lack of wines priced attractively” has been blamed for a less than successful 2017 Bordeaux campaign.

Brexit pushed Californian wine price up by a fifth

The average price of Californian wine imported to the European Union surged by nearly a fifth in the year of the Brexit vote, analysis by Harpers reveals.

XECO Wines appoints Tortuga Brands as UK distributor

Newly formed sherry brand XECO Wines has appointed Tortuga Brands as its exclusive UK distributor with sole responsibility for its sales and marketing.

Occitanie rosé in the pink as UK market dries up

Sales of rosé wines from the South of France are in the pink despite rosé’s waning popularity across Britain, according to wine producers from the Occitanie region.

Marqués de la Concordia kicks off limited edition football partnership

On the back of World Cup fever, Marqués de la Concordia has announced a three-year sponsorship agreement with the country’s national team.

Halewood's Stewart Hainsworth confirms sale plans

Halewood Wines & Spirits has confirmed it is exploring potential sale options as the business expands internationally.

Jeroboams launches Kensington store

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Inverarity Morton partnership to bring New York wines to the UK

A new partnership between European importer New York Wines and Glasgow-based wine and spirits specialists Inverarity Morton is primed to introduce a new range of wines from New York State to the UK market.

Distribution switch-up at Halewood Wines & Spirits

Halewood Wines & Spirits has announced a number of changes to its line-up while revealing a new spirits focus for its agency business.

Borough Wines teams up with Burmese resturant Lahpet

Californian producers target London and Edinburgh

The annual Golden State Tasting is to take place in Scotland for the first time to capitalise on the popularity of Californian wines north of the border.

Harrods new Fine Wines and Spirits Rooms aims to educate and ‘break down barriers’

Luxury department store Harrods has reaffirmed its place as one of London’s premiere destinations for fine wines and spirits after unveiling its multi-million pound renovation.

Liberty Wines' premium on-trade report has its eye on the high ground

In an exclusive Harpers preview, Liberty Wines has shared its upcoming Premium On-trade Wine Report, identifying where growth opportunities still lie. Andrew Catchpole picks out the highlights