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Aldi introduces first sparkling red wine

Published: 02 August, 2017

Aldi has launched its summer wine portfolio with a focus on bubbles, including the discounter’s first sparkling red wine.

Mangrove launch takes inspiration from the West Country's literary past

Published: 01 August, 2017

Premium spirits distributor Mangrove has released a new rum which draws on the setting which inspired a Daphne du Maurier novel.

CIVB launches new B2B wine app

Published: 01 August, 2017

Bordeaux oenophiles can now access all the latest news and training from the region via a new digital source.

New appointment ups ante at Lyme Bay following BRC approval

Published: 01 August, 2017

Devon-based winery, Lyme Bay Winery, has appointed a new quality manager to continue its work into best practice.

Vagabond Wines to launch London micro winery

Published: 31 July, 2017

Vagabond Wines plans to open its next outlet in Battersea this Autumn, complete with micro winery.

Matthew Clark continues boutique beers and cider expansion

Published: 28 July, 2017

On-trade distributor Matthew Clark, has expanded its ‘Boutique Beers’ and premium ‘Cider House’ ranges, to tap into growing consumer demand for new and different styles within the beer and cider categories.

Is talking about alcohol’s “health benefits" a nonsense?

Published: 28 July, 2017

Scotch leaders are currently holding a collective breath for the Supreme Court’s decision on whether or not to allow the Scottish government to introduce the long-contested 50p minimum unit price for alcohol.

The week that was

Published: 28 July, 2017

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Lidl backs Hungary as sales grow across Europe

Published: 27 July, 2017

Lidl is adding 15 new Hungarian wines to its UK range, in response to the growing popularly of the region.

NZ looks to protect quality image as GI Act comes into play

Published: 27 July, 2017

New Zealand’s introduction of its new Geographical Indications Act at midnight on Wednesday 27 July has already prompted a flurry of applications from 18 of the country’s leading wine producing regions.

New CEO to head up 31Dover

Published: 27 July, 2017

Up and coming drinks e-tailer 31Dover has a new CEO.

Diageo follows-up strong interim results with 25% rise in operating profit

Published: 27 July, 2017

Diageo continues to accelerate in the fast lane by growing market share in both the on and off-trades in the UK over the past year.

Red Squirrel goes up against larger rivals with £12 in-house blend

Published: 26 July, 2017

Niche wine importer Red Squirrel has released a new range of £12 in-house blended wines through which they hope to compete with the grey squirrels of the wine world.

Aldi pulls in 20-medal haul at IWSC

Published: 26 July, 2017

Aldi is having a good month.

‘Stable’ global wine inventories likely to tighten in 2017 against backdrop of worldwide value growth

Published: 26 July, 2017

Rabobank’s Q3 Wine Report has revealed that global wine inventories are in the main “balanced to slightly tight”, while bulk wine prices for most varietals are “stable or rising”, with 2017 hail and frost damage in European vineyards likely to further impact on these continuing trends when set against a coming shortfall in this year’s northern vintage.

Burgundy’s Château de Pommard gets modern makeover

Published: 26 July, 2017

Historic Burgundy brand Château de Pommard has given itself a 21st century overhaul by updating its traditional Burgundian bottle design.

Bibendum grows Italian premium portfolio with Apulian addition

Published: 25 July, 2017

Bibendum has added a selection of wines from artisan Italian producer, Masseria Li Veli, to its portfolio of premium wines.

High UK en primeur demand and Asian growth fuels strong BI sales

Published: 25 July, 2017

Fine wine trader BI has reported a 43% uplift in turnover to £50m for the first half of 2017, marking the strongest period of sales for the company for several years.