Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Indigo turns 21 with special guests tasting

Published: 11 September, 2024

Indigo Wine celebrated 21 years in business this week via a special gathering of the wines and winemakers which helped to put the business on the UK map.

Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino welcomes familiar faces

Published: 14 June, 2024

Historical organisation Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino has welcomed three new members, including Spain’s first and only female Spanish MW and Hal Wilson, owner of Cambridge Wine Merchants.

Berkmann turns 60 with Vega Sicilia reveal at National Gallery

Published: 24 January, 2024

Berkmann Wine Cellars began its 60th anniversary year with a splash last night (23 January) in the first of many events to mark the beginning of its seventh decade in the wine business.

Codorníu launches first still wine range in the UK

Published: 18 December, 2023

Sparkling juggernaut Codorníu is officially expanding its portfolio in the UK with the launch of the brand’s first-ever still wine collection.

Barcelona Wine Week aims to put Spain on the global map

Published: 30 October, 2023

Barcelona Wine Week is continuing to cement its position as the pre-eminent wine fair for Spanish wine as it prepares for a sold out 2024 event.

Sign up now for Wines from Spain inaugural summit

Published: 15 September, 2023

There is still time to register for the Spain Food Nation Summit 2023, where Harpers will be chairing a brand-new event in central London to showcase the quality of Spain’s food and vinous offer.

Spain Advisory Council launches successful US initiative in the UK

Published: 18 July, 2023

The Spain Advisory Council, a brand-new initiative from Foods & Wines from Spain in the UK, has launched with the aim of opening up greater avenues of communication and engagement with one of Spain’s key export markets.

Spanish Wine Master competition announces winner

Published: 05 July, 2023

Wine and Communications professional Kirsty Woodgate has been crowned 2023 Spanish Wine Master UK by Rioja winery Ramón Bilbao.

Inspirational event to boost Rioja

Published: 13 June, 2023

Rioja DOCa global marketing & communications director Inigo Tapiador talks through the upcoming Rioja Residency on 21 June.

Q&A: Gonzalo Entrecanales, Entrecanales Domecq e Hijos

Published: 24 May, 2022

Scion of a family that owns the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, Gonzalo Entrecanales recently stepped up as CEO at the now independently operated Entrecanales Domecq e Hijos wine group. Andrew Catchpole taps into his sustainable vision

Arribaes: The New frontier of Iberian fine wines

Published: 08 April, 2022

It is known as Arribes del Duero in Spanish, and Arribas Do Douro in Portuguese, but now Iberian producers in this cross-frontier wine region have joined forces to create Arribaes, a new brand of low-intervention fine wines.

Rueda DO celebrates heritage with launch of Gran Vino de Rueda

Published: 17 March, 2022

If Rueda is not on your radar, it should be - the white grape-producing region has become one of Spain’s most popular sources of wine.

Almudena Alberca MW and Jamie del Río join Entrecanales Domecq Hijos board

Published: 23 February, 2022

Entrecanales Domecq e Hijos has announced that Almudena Alberca MW and Jaime del Río are joining the company’s board of directors.

Barcelona Wine Week to focus on indigenous varieties

Published: 22 November, 2021

The second edition of Barcelona’s leading trade fair will highlight the incredible diversity of the nation's viticultural palate, showcasing an eclectic mix of both corporate brands and boutique wineries.

Esoteric but firmly grounded

Published: 10 November, 2021

How new wave Spain is building a repertoire of modern, terroir-driven classics. By Ines Salpico.

Spain inches up

Published: 02 November, 2021

Spanish wines appear to be holding ground against the broader UK wine market, with signs of uplift at the mid-to-high end. Andrew Catchpole sizes up the stats.