Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Infamous Judgement of Paris to be recreated by Berry Bros & Rudd

Published: 09 April, 2014

Berry Bros & Rudd has teamed up with London restaurant Avenue to recreate the infamous Judgment of Paris which took place in 1976.

TWE's new chief executive says "structural changes" inevitable

Published: 08 April, 2014

A week into his new role as chief executive at Treasury Wine Estates, Michael Clarke has admitted "there is a lot that needs to be fixed."

Brown-Forman may acquire Whyte & Mackay, not Rémy Cointreau

Published: 08 April, 2014

Last week Rémy Cointreau' stocks spiked on speculation that Brown-Forman was a possible interested buyer, however reports have surfaced that Brown-Forman is a possible bidder for the Whyte & Mackay business which is currently up for sale.

Supermarket wine price wars are dumbing down market, says report

Published: 07 April, 2014

Supermarket wine price wars are threatening to'dumb down British consumers' attitudes to wine, exclusive research from Harpers Data & Insight team reveals.

Jerry Lockspeiser: do wine buyers get the suppliers they deserve?

Published: 07 April, 2014

Jerry Lockspeiser, chairman of Off-Piste Wines, discusses the challenges wine buyers may encounter with suppliers and a five point plan on how to get the most out of a supplier relationship.

Angela Mount reveals how to become a wine 'buying ninja'

Published: 07 April, 2014

Angela Mount, a former head of wine at the Somerfield supermarket chain, and now an independent consultant to restaurants and merchants, provided tips and advice she has learnt during her career on how to fine tune wine-buying and negotiating skills at the recent Wine Buyers' Forum held in Windsor last month.

Moët Hennessy's Jean-Guillaume Prats, estates and wine president, talks sparkling wine, UK trends and top global markets

Published: 07 April, 2014

Moët Hennessy is about to launch its latest sparkling wine brand, Chandon, in the UK. Harpers.co.uk caught up with the chief executive of the wine division, Jean-Guillaume Prats, on one of his recent whistle-stop tours of London.

Riesling helps reinvent German wines in key export markets

Published: 07 April, 2014

Riesling is helping a new generation of winemakers to reinvent Germany in its key export markets. But, as Anne Krebiehl discovers, they have many more surprises up their sleeve.

Wine Buyers' Forum to return in March 2015

Published: 07 April, 2014

Last month's Wine Buyers' Forum offered something very different for the UK wine trade: a two-day opportunity for back-to-back business meetings between suppliers and buyers.

?The Smith Report: Could deflation let the air out of wine purchases?

Published: 07 April, 2014

Erin Smith looks at how deflation could have an impact on the wine and spirit world.

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 04 April, 2014

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

?Growth of private label wines overtakes brands in multiples

Published: 04 April, 2014

Growth of private label wines is outpacing branded wines, and now accounts for over one-third of wines on offer across the major retailers.

Restaurant review: ?Margaux

Published: 04 April, 2014

Margaux, 152 Old Brompton Rd, London SW5 0BE; barmargaux.co.uk

?The Big Fortified Tasting to be held at the end of April

Published: 04 April, 2014

The Big Fortified Tasting (the b.f.t.), the single largest wine fair in the world which is solely dedicated to fortified wines, will be held on April 24, 2014, at the Church House Conference Centre, Westminster.

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

Q&A with ?Paul Schaafsma, general manager UK, Ireland and AMESCA for Accolade Wines

Published: 04 April, 2014

Paul Schaafsma the general manager for UK, Ireland and AMESCA at Accolade Wines about a new working culture for the group and his UK wine strategy moving forward.

?How the success of the 2011 vintage is giving Port a new lease on life in the UK

Published: 04 April, 2014

Hot on the heels of the 2011 vintage declaration, Port is making a big comeback and harpers.co.uk talks with some of Port's most iconic brand owners.

Interview: John Osborne's sets out his vision for PLB

Published: 04 April, 2014

It may only have been three months since John Osborne became PLB's managing director, but it's a role he has been working towards his entire career. He talks about the challenges and opportunities facing him, PLB and the industry.

Guy Woodward: Why en primeur is a "con" and a "sham"

Published: 04 April, 2014

Guy Woodward, former editor of Decanter magazine, explains why he thinks the en primeur system is, in parts, a "con" and a "sham" and in need of a radical overhal.

Tim Atkin MW: Why en primeur is not working

Published: 04 April, 2014

Tim Atkin MW on why the en primeur system needs urgent reform to not only regain the trust of critics and the trade alike but most importantly keep it relevant and credible to future investors.