Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Nick Mantella steps down as UK managing director of Codorniu

Published: 01 May, 2014

Nick Mantella has stepped down as managing director of sparkling wine company Codorniu UK after 12 years at the firm.

Mintel tips Sangria for global success

Published: 17 April, 2014

Sangria is set for international success, due to its combination of sweet fruity flavours, the mix of wine and brandy and its social history, according to research from Mintel.

Chile and South Africa wine exports surge

Published: 16 April, 2014

Chile and South Africa saw the volume of their wine exports surge ahead last year, while Australia and Argentina faced more challenges, according to Rabobank's latest report.

Bulk wine grows to 50% of New World exports

Published: 15 April, 2014

The international wine trade hit a "watershed moment" in 2013, with half of all New World wine sales coming from bulk supplies, according to Rabobank.

Félix Solís plans for "sizeable" UK growth

Published: 15 April, 2014

Félix Solís has "ambitious growth plans" for the UK and will focus on its northern Spanish appellation wines, international varieties and core brands to deliver it.

Spain's Grandes Pagos wines kick off global campaign

Published: 09 April, 2014

Spain's 27 top single estate wineries, collected under the Grandes Pagos de España banner, have launched a campaign to put their wines on the map internationally.

Why UK bars, restaurants and retailers are putting their faith in sherry in the UK

Published: 04 April, 2014

Value, quality, style: sherry has it all. But can it sustain its recent renaissance? Douglas Blyde asks ten of the UK's leading sherry lovers what the future has in store

Why UK bars, restaurants and retailers are putting their faith in sherry in the UK

Published: 04 April, 2014

Douglas Blyde talks with 10 of the UK's most influential sherry opinion formers in the UK, including leading figures in on and off-trades, suppliers and importers, on how sherry is enjoying a new lease of life across the country

Stevens Garnier to add major brand every six months

Published: 03 April, 2014

Stevens Garnier is on the look-out for major old world brands, and plans to boost its portfolio by adding one every six months.

Laura Clay impressed by 'frank' Ribera del Duero judging

Published: 03 April, 2014

Laura Clay is impressed by the straightforward way the Ribera de Duero evaluates its wines. If only en primeur could be this easy...

Spanish wine storms into second place at Laithwaite's

Published: 25 March, 2014

Spain has become its second-biggest category for Laithwaite's wine in the UK market, after sales rocketed by 10% since July 2013.

New members elected to Gran Orden de Caballeros for services to Spanish wine industry

Published: 19 March, 2014

María José López de Heredia and José Velo Rego are the latest figures to be inaugurated in to the Gran Orden de Caballeros for their services to the Spanish wine industry.

Q&A with Nick Mantella, managing director Grupo Codorniu UK

Published: 19 March, 2014

Nick Mantella shares his views on how Cava can compete with the fast-growing Prosecco, its plans to expand its branded portfolio, and Spanish wines in the UK market.

Spain must plant more international grape varieties, says Rabobank

Published: 18 March, 2014

Spain should plant more international varieties and bill Tempranillo as its signature grape, if it is to combat oversupply issues and compete globally, says a Rabobank report.

The week ahead: Budget and tastings dominate the agenda

Published: 17 March, 2014

The wine and spirits trade faces one of its most eventful weeks of the year as it counts down to Wednesday's Budget with a series of major generic tastings.

Mark Fiddes sorts the Messis from the Rooneys in the Wine World Cup

Published: 17 March, 2014

Forget about Brazil 2014. The World Cup has already been decided.

Melissa Draycott on how González Byass is expanding its Spanish wine offer

Published: 14 March, 2014

Melissa Draycott, sales director from González Byass, explains to Carol Emmas why it is keen to get its message across to the trade that it has a wine offer that more than complements its world famous sherries