Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Diageo gains majority share in China's, Sichuan Chengdu Quanxing

Published: 28 June, 2011

Diageo has upped its stake to become a majority shareholder in one of China's largest spirit companies Sichuan Chengdu Quanxing.

New Zealand harvest up 23%

Published: 16 June, 2011

The 2011 New Zealand grape harvest has seen 23% more grapes being picked in response to rising sales.

Bumper harvest for Australia

Published: 15 June, 2011

The Australian harvest is estimated to be up 1% on last year, reducing hopes that the country can overcome its major oversupply problems.

Video: Australia needs to make its wines more fun

Published: 23 May, 2011

Buyers, winemakers, marketers and generic bodies are in agreement that Australian wines need to bring the fun back to the category, as well as making it easier for customers to make choices.

LIWF - De Bortoli to present Rococo rosé

Published: 11 May, 2011

Australian winery De Bortoli will have chief winemaker Steve Webber on hand, who remains true to the De Bortoli belief that "wine should reflect site and season and have a sense of place".

'UK still challenging' - Australian Vintage

Published: 07 February, 2011

McGuigan wine firm Australian Vintage has warned that it still faces challenging times ahead in the UK market despite a surge in volumes and profits for the business as a whole.

Treasury pulls support from Wine Australia

Published: 31 January, 2011

Treasury Wine Estates has withdrawn its support from Wine Australia in the UK ? saying the body does not do enough to "promote and represent our total portfolio of brands".

New Zealand vineyards to be 20% organic by 2020

Published: 11 January, 2011

Organic wine producers in New Zealand have announced that 20% of the country's vineyards will be organic by the year 2020.

Pernod sells New Zealand wine brands

Published: 23 December, 2010

Pernod Ricard has sold Lindauer, its New Zealand wine brand, to Lion Nathan and Indevin.

'Scotch Whisky' name awarded protection in China

Published: 08 November, 2010

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) and the Chinese Government have reached an agreement that will ensure the protection of the Scotch whisky name.

Pernod Ricard sells New Zealand Wine brands

Published: 18 October, 2010

Pernod Ricard Group has sold some of its New Zealand Wine brands, including Lindauer, to a consortium of buyers from Lion Nathan and Indevin, for NZ $88 million (circa £42 million).

Pernod Ricard sells New Zealand Wine brands

Published: 18 October, 2010

Pernod Ricard Group has sold some of its New Zealand Wine brands, including Lindauer, to a consortium of buyers from Lion Nathan and Indevin, for NZ $88 million (circa £42 million).

New Zealand wine industry welcomes smaller 2010 vintage

Published: 18 June, 2010

The 2010 New Zealand grape harvest totalled 266,000 tonnes - 19,000 tonnes smaller than in 2009.

New Zealand wine industry awarded Government support

Published: 02 June, 2010

The New Zealand Government has announced a promotional package of support for the country's wine industry, to help overcome its current challenges.

China not a "one billion" market

Published: 19 May, 2010

Importers may have to wait up to 15 years to make a profit in China

New Zealand overtakes Germany in UK wine sales

Published: 15 April, 2010

New Zealand is claiming to have overtaken sales of German wine in the UK when looking at country of origin percentage shares.

New Zealand expects small vintage decline

Published: 02 March, 2010

New Zealand wine producers will harvest slightly fewer grapes this year, despite an increased vineyard area, it has been predicted.

New Zealand must not hike up Pinot Noir prices

Published: 11 February, 2010

New Zealand must not miss its opportunity to strengthen its position as the world's leading producer of affordable Pinot Noir, members of the UK wine trade have claimed.

New Zealand must not hike prices on Pinot Noir

Published: 11 February, 2010

New Zealand must not miss its opportunity to strengthen its position as the world's leading producer of affordable Pinot Noir by pushing prices up members of the UK wine trade have claimed.

Don't Miss - New Zealand Winegrowers Annual Trade Tasting

Published: 17 December, 2009

New Zealand Winegrowers are urging the trade not to miss out on the fabulous array of New Zealand Wines, Kiwi winemakers and other exciting initiatives this year