Stone, Vine & Sun buyer Gordon Coates was among the lucky few who headed to the Languedoc last week for the CIVL study tour, organised in conjunction with Harpers and designed to open buyers' eyes to the diversity on offer.
Read more...Treasury Wine Estates has purchased the remaining 50% of Rapaura Vintners from Babich Wines in a bid to strengthen its foothold in Marlborough.
Read more...Distributors are urging producers to be true to long-term partnerships and not be "too greedy" when it comes to putting prices up, as the impact of 2012's short harvest is felt.
Read more...Wines of Chile has held the second Sommelier Chile Challenge in a bid to illustrate the country's value-for-money on-trade offering.
Read more...Thierry's new owners have vowed to make the business viable long term after severe cash flow problems brought the company close to collapse.
Read more...Burn Stewart Distillers is hoping to cement Bunnahabhain's reputation, and its double-digit growth, with the launch of a 40-year-old expression priced at almost £2,000.
Read more...In the first of a new series, Harpers hears from buyer Simon Broad, owner of Brighton-based Ten Green Bottles, about his experiences on the CIVL buyer's study tour to the Languedoc.
Read more...Drinks distributor and manufacturer Blavod has grown its UK sales by 23% and has a new focus following its £1.2 million refinancing deal.
Read more...Lucas Bols is calling for entrants for the seventh annual Bols Around the World competition to find the world's most talented and inspiring bartender.
Read more...Wine importer Thierry's has been acquired by an investment company following a strategic review of its business activities.
The Royal Albert Hall has opened a new bar in partnership with Berry Bros & Rudd.
Read more...Scottish drinks distributor Inverarity Morton has acquired Glasgow-based spirits supplier, LA Wholesale for an undisclosed sum.
Read more...Stevens Garnier has taken on an exclusive range of Loiseau-Bichot wines from Burgundy with the aim of bringing "additional prestige" to its portfolio.
Read more...Cellar Trends-distributed liqueur brand Midori is to be listed in 446 Tesco stores in the run-up to Christmas, on the back of growth in the take-home cocktail market.
Read more...There are 3% more licensed premises in the UK today than there were in 2008, according to the Home Office.
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Retailers across all sectors enjoyed a strong rise in sales volumes in the year to October and expect to see that growth continue in to next month, according to the latest figures from the CBI.
Accolade Wines' ready-to-serve sparkling wine-based drinks in cans are gaining traction, having secured listings across the major supermarkets.
Read more...Laithwaite's Wine is boosting its social media status with the sponsorship of the Affordable Art Fair.
Spanish wine champion John Radford died on October 19, aged 65.
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