Hallgarten & Novum Wines has added new South African project Zwartwater to its portfolio, marking the brand’s first distribution in the UK. The range, created by winemaker Stefan Johannes, is launching this month in both the premium on and off-trade, with Hallgarten securing exclusive distribution rights. Zwartwater’s debut release comprises a white and a red blend from the 2024 vintage,…

Fells has announced the addition of Innesto to its portfolio – the brainchild of Sofia Ricasoli, part of the Ricasoli family, which is already included in the importer’s stable of brands. Sofia Ricasoli is part of the latest generation of the winemaking family; the Ricasoli winery itself dates back to 1141 and is considered the oldest in Italy.  Based in Tuscany, the…

Hard kombucha brand Better Sundays has appointed social health and happiness expert Claire Warner as its strategic advisor.  First launched in August 2025 by founder Tarek Moursi, the brand sits on the border of the drinks and wellness space with a liquid that combines the probiotic qualities of kombucha with a 3% abv content.  According to Moursi, speaking exclusively to Drinks…

The Wine Society continued to flaunt its experimental streak at the spring/summer tasting held yesterday, showcasing a series of wines vinified in China.  With sparkling, whites and reds on offer, The Society highlighted a selection of new bottles – the most interesting of which was a pét-nat from the producer Silver Heights in Ningxia, made using a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and local rice wine. …

The latest new product development across beer, wine, spirits, RTDs and low & no.  SPIRITS AND LIQUEURS  Black Lake Vodka  40% abv  £35  USP: The Netherfield has announced the expansion of its portfolio with the launch of a new premium vodka. The Black Lake Vodka draws on the founders’ Siberian heritage with the first stage of freeze filtration paying tribute to an ancestral Siberian ritual, in which raw spirit is poured…

UK importer Graft Wine has bolstered its premium sparkling range with the addition of Champagne Pertois-Moriset, a third-generation grower based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Graft heaped praise on the grower following a standout showing at Wine Paris earlier this year. With a particular focus on Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs styles and a pragmatic approach to sustainability, the estate was founded in…

With interest in Asian spirits growing in popularity in the UK, The Whisky Exchange has launched a series of nine new sojus, a Korean spirit traditionally made with rice, but also barley, wheat and even sweet potato. A long-time enthusiast for Asian spirits, Billy Abbott, ambassador at The Whisky Exchange, explained he has been pushing for soju to be…