Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

GrapePip.com looks to increase buyer platform

Published: 03 July, 2013

GrapePip.com "the eBay of the wine world" is looking to increase its buyer platform after seeing a demand from merchants to ease the pressure on their cellars.

Santa Rita Estates launches premium wine brand

Published: 01 July, 2013

Chilean conglomerate Santa Rita Estates unveiled new premium wine brand Bougainville last month at Vinexpo...

Blog: Carol Emmas on the rise of Naked Wines

Published: 01 July, 2013

The fact that Slurp - one of the most established online retailers - has gone into administration is a bit of a reminder to the industry that even those who are seemingly doing things by the book are not exempt from failure.

Naked Wines appoints former Treasury chief winemaker

Published: 11 June, 2013

Naked Wines has appointed former vice-president and chief winemaker for the Americas at Treasury Wine Estates, Matt Parish, as chief winemaker.

Mangrove appoints new account manager

Published: 11 June, 2013

On the back of company expansion spirits specialist Mangrove has announced the appointment of Andy Balsillie as account manager for Leeds and the surrounding area.

Sud de France publishes Top 100

Published: 10 June, 2013

The results for the Languedoc-Rousillon Sud de France Top 100 wines have been listed on its website after being announced at the Sud de France Trade Day last week.

The Balvenie launches new batch at whisky fête

Published: 10 June, 2013

William Grant is to launch The Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 8 at The Balvenie Whisky Fête in London's Tavistock Square this week.

Living Ventures scoops top Cocktail in the City award

Published: 06 June, 2013

Living Ventures-branded bar The Alchemist has won the Overall Winner title at Leeds inaugural Cocktails in the City event.

Robinsons Brewery experience receives VisitEngland accreditation

Published: 05 June, 2013

Robinsons Brewery in Stockport has received VisitEngland accreditation for its new visitors' centre, which has been rated as an "excellent overall visitor experience" by assessors.

Carol Emmas: How much data do we really need?

Published: 23 May, 2013

There is currently no bigger craze - number-crunching is everywhere; on the football pitch, in the X Factors and Strictlys of this world and we now even eat and drink by it.

Openings: Coq D'Argent

Published: 15 March, 2013

There are still some restaurants you can walk into and say: "Recession? What recession?" It's especially applicable when you visit on a Wednesday evening and it's full to buzzing with a n array of clientele, including plenty of suited businessmen and women, but also families, couples and those in a celebratory mood.

Naked Wines awarded 14th Best Small Company to Work For

Published: 28 February, 2013

Online retailer Naked Wines has been ranked in the Sunday Times Top 100 list as the 14th Best Small Company to Work For in the UK 2013.

World's first Lebanese Fairtrade wine launched in UK

Published: 21 February, 2013

Ehrmanns has launched the world's first Lebanese Fairtrade wine in the UK, which comes ahead of Fairtrade Fortnight (February 25 - March 10).

Ehrmanns launches world's first Lebanese Fairtrade wine to UK

Published: 21 February, 2013

Ehrmanns has launched the world's first Lebanese Fairtrade wine in the UK, which comes ahead of Fairtrade Fortnight February 25 - March 10.

Three Wine Men expand 2013 tour dates

Published: 20 February, 2013

The Three Wine Men have announced an expanded programme of seven dates for this year on the back of the success of its 2012 events.

WSTA warns of minimum alcohol pricing risks

Published: 20 February, 2013

The Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has warned that minimum alcohol pricing plans risk boosting crime, as well as damaging UK businesses and consumer health.

Maker's Mark reverses decision to lower abv

Published: 20 February, 2013

Maker's Mark has reveresed a decision to reduce the alcohol level in its whiskey from 45% abv to 42% abv on the back of a public backlash.

Trade celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau day without the 'Nouveau'

Published: 15 November, 2012

This year's Beaujolais Thursday may be marked with a host of trade events - but few of are actually marketing or serving traditional Beaujolais Nouveau.