Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Recent decline in Scotch whisky exports slowing

Published: 23 May, 2016

Scotch whisky export value was down 2.4% in 2015 totalling £3.86 billion in custom value, but it is good news as the decline in recent years is slowing.

Kingscote taking a leaf out of Champagne's book for first fizz

Published: 20 May, 2016

A Sussex winery is gearing up to launch its first sparkling wine - drawing heavily from France's most famous sparkling wine region.

British Bottle Company signs distribution deal with US Vine Street Imports

Published: 17 May, 2016

British Bottle Company, which represents 20 British premium wine, spirits, craft beer and cider brands in the UK is heading across the pond to America after signing a deal with US distributor Vine Street Imports.

Ancre Hill Estates to double its vineyard acreage

Published: 12 May, 2016

Leading Welsh wine producer Ancre Hill Estates has taken the first step towards tripling production at Newton Court Farm just north east of Monmouth.

English wines rake in record number of IWC 2016 golds

Published: 11 May, 2016

English wines continue to go from strength to strength and at this weeks English Wine Producers tasting 120 medals were awarded by the International Wine Challenge 2016.

Hattingley's Simon Robinson steps up to the helm of English Wine Producers

Published: 11 May, 2016

Simon Robinson, owner of Hattingley Vineyards in Hampshire, has been appointed Chairman of marketing organisation the English Wine Producers (EWP).

English wines shine at annual tasting

Published: 10 May, 2016

At yesterday's English Wine Producers trade tasting thirty-five producers exhibited making it the largest tasting for the EWP to date.

Analysis: English fizz comes of age

Published: 10 May, 2016

English sparkling wine has come of age, with investment, passion and government backing all driving quality.

Q&A: Dermot Sugrue, Wiston Estate

Published: 10 May, 2016

With his Wiston Estate and Sugrue Pierre sparkling wines scooping up accolades and awards, Dermot Sugrue, the Irish-born winemaker is at the forefront of the English fizz scene.

Simpsons Wine Estate awarded government grant ahead of first harvest

Published: 09 May, 2016

Ruth and Charles Simpson, the owners of Simpsons Wine Estates in Kent, were awarded a Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) rant, which is growth programme that provides grant funding to encourage development.

LWF: WSTA's chief warns of uncertainty ahead for trade

Published: 09 May, 2016

At the London Wine Fair 2016 held last week at Kensington Olympia, chief executive officer of the Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) warned the trade may face some challenges in the year ahead following the Chief Medical Officer's revised guidelines for alcohol consumption.

Distell looks to increase market share in the UK

Published: 05 May, 2016

South African wine and spirits conglomerate Distell is focusing on expanding its market share in the UK according to Joseph Walsh the commercial director UK & Ireland.

JP Chenet expands into the on-trade with draught partnership

Published: 29 April, 2016

French winemaker JP Chenet is moving into the dispense on-trade market in partnership with Vimto Out Of Home.

Revealed: The ten countries drinking two thirds of the world's wine

Published: 28 April, 2016

Italy, France and Spain continue to dominate in terms of production, but who is drinking the most wine?

Kingsland Drinks unveils "sparkle-up" carbonation line

Published: 28 April, 2016

Kingsland Drinks has unveiled its new carbonation line - a first for a bottler in the UK.

Ridgeview Wine Estate featured on YouTube web series

Published: 26 April, 2016

A premium sparkling winemarker on the South Downs will take centre stage during the fourth instalment of a YouTube film series focusing on craftsmanship.

Value of Côtes du Rhône exports to UK jump 12%

Published: 26 April, 2016

Côtes du Rhône (CDR) wine exports to Britain increased by more than 2% last year, but their value jumped by more than 12% to €82m (£63.5m) suggesting a commercial shift toward the mid-to high-end market is paying off.

Majestic's upgraded to a 'Buy' listing following Naked Wines results

Published: 26 April, 2016

A 'Buy' rating has been set for shares at Majestic Wines, highlighting the potential of Naked Wines acquired by the company last year.

First ever CEO appointed at UKVA

Published: 25 April, 2016

English Wine Shop owner and Amber Valley wine maker, Barry Lewis, has been appointed as the first CEO of the United Kingdom Vineyards Association (UKVA).