Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

New Zealand strengthens hold on premium price points in the UK

Published: 26 November, 2015

New Zealand wines continue to dominate sales at premium price points in the UK market, according to data from Nielsen.

Matthew Clark adds Champagne Doyard to Wines of Distinction

Published: 26 November, 2015

On-trade distributor Matthew Clark has added Champagne Doyard to its premium Wines of Distinction portfolio

New premium gin brand targets luxury retail market

Published: 25 November, 2015

Givinity, a new ultra-premium gin brand, launched this week at the Corinthia Hotel in Westminster.

Slovenia's Puklavec winery finds friends in Waitrose

Published: 25 November, 2015

Slovenian family-owned winery Puklavec & Friends has won nationwide listings for two of its wines in Waitrose.

Arbikie marks first birthday with Scottish chipotle vodka

Published: 25 November, 2015

Arbikie Highland Estate is celebrating its first birthday with the release of a Chilli Vodka.

UK leisure spending rises on back of family outings

Published: 25 November, 2015

Families are driving a rise in UK leisure spending, according to a new survey released today

Benevolent Northern Ball raises over £21,000

Published: 25 November, 2015

The Benevolent Northern Ball, which was held last Friday at The Mere Resort in Knutsford, Cheshire has raised over £21,000.

Oddbins launches tongue-in-cheek Black Friday campaign

Published: 24 November, 2015

Award-winning high-street retailer Oddbins has launched a campaign highlighting the growing opposition to Black Friday in the UK.

English vineyard wins top prize at UK's first Fizz Festival

Published: 24 November, 2015

Cornish winery Camel Valley has taken first prize at the inaugural UK Fizz Festival with its Pinot Noir Rosé.

Bancroft strengthens management, on-trade, fine-wine teams

Published: 24 November, 2015

London-based specialist wine distributor Bancroft Wines has announced a range of senior and sales appointments as part of its ambitious expansion plans.

Johnnie Walker Blue in Xmas push to London on- and off-trade

Published: 24 November, 2015

Core Diageo whisky brand Johnnie Walker has revealed a festive drive in London's on- and off-trade for its premium Blue expression.

Monmousseau family completes Bouvet Ladubay MBO from Diageo

Published: 24 November, 2015

The Monmousseau family has taken back ownership of French sparkling wine producer Bouvet Ladubay from Diageo for an undisclosed sum.

Tia Maria partners with Grazia in pre-Christmas push

Published: 23 November, 2015

Tia Maria has partnered with leading women's magazine, Grazia, to produce a limited edition gift pack.

Heavy pub tax burden unfair, new report finds

Published: 23 November, 2015

Britain's pubs bear one of the heaviest tax burdens in the UK, according to a new report published today.

Scottish scientists rewarded for work on retaining the angel's share

Published: 23 November, 2015

A team at Edinburgh Napier University has won Queen's Anniversary Prize for its work, which includes developing a whisky barrel that retains the "angel's share".

Variety of Oz wine impresses Wine Australia scholarship winner

Published: 23 November, 2015

UK wine drinkers should explore a wider variety of Australian wines, the winner of the 2015 winner of the Daniel Pontifex Scholarship has said.

Edinburgh Christmas Gin returns for second year

Published: 23 November, 2015

Edinburgh Christmas Gin is set to return to shelves for a second year, producer Spencerfield Spirit has announced.

Community Alcohol Partnerships reduce underage drinking-related crime

Published: 20 November, 2015

Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) schemes have decreased alcohol-related crime among young people in many participating communities across the UK, according to a new report published this week called Progress through Partnership: Creating Safer Communities.