Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

ABS acquires Jackson Nugent

Published: 21 May, 2024

Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS) has a completed a deal with fine wine distributor Jackson Nugent Vintners (JNV), Harpers can reveal.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Michael Awin, ABS

Published: 15 December, 2023

Following another eventful year for the drinks trade, Michael Awin of Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS) reflects on the highs and lows of 2023, plus the hopes and plans for the business in the year ahead.

ABS appoint new national account manager

Published: 13 November, 2023

Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS), a leading UK-based wine importer, has announced the appointment of Gary Janes as its new national account manager – effective Monday 20 November.

ABS adds first English wine to Portfolio

Published: 20 December, 2022

Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS) is partnering with House Coren, to distribute their sparkling wine, Boco – the first English wine to join the ABS portfolio.

Displaced Chinese exports look for new home at ATT

Published: 11 April, 2022

A slew of Australian producers which have been forced to reorient themselves following China’s government-imposed trade tariffs were on show at Australia Trade Tasting (ATT) on Thursday, where a renewed ‘buyer-only’ mentality aimed to find new homes for wineries left with major holes in distribution.

Chile tasting postponed as other physical January trade events hang in the balance

Published: 05 January, 2022

Wines of Chile has postponed its 13 January showcase tasting in London, with several other organisers of tastings this month also understood to be considering whether to still go ahead.

Harnessing Germany's ‘undiscovered’ potential

Published: 19 August, 2021

Germany is pretty much a blank slate for many consumers, but with contemporary wine styles that mean there’s all to play for.

Big G streams 'In My Vineyard' series, with closing debate to wrap event

Published: 10 August, 2021

The annual Big G celebration of German wines continues apace with the streaming of In My Vineyard virtual winemaker tours, plus the closing Wine for all Reasons debate to take place on Tuesday afternoon (10 August).

Big G debate ‘A Wine for all Reasons’ rallies Germany’s champions

Published: 05 August, 2021

Readers are invited to register for the closing debate of this year’s Wines of Germany Big G virtual event, featuring experts in the field from across the trade, at 3pm on Tuesday 10 August.

Technology: Power of the network

Published: 17 June, 2021

The phrase ‘content is king’ gained new meaning at this year’s LWF where two sessions focused on how runaway digital adoption rates among consumers are leading to seismic shifts around how the industry markets and sells wine. Jo Gilbert reports.

The pros and cons of LWF

Published: 09 June, 2021

As a first, it was hard to predict how well last month’s London Wine Fair (LWF) Digital Edition would work for both visitors and exhibitors. Lisa Riley reports.

LWF: Digital efficiencies helping with the big three – content flow, stock flow, cash flow

Published: 20 May, 2021

A mental shift around harnessing digital capabilities and automation this year has moved businesses towards stock management systems that free up time and capital to focus on sharing information and storytelling with customers.

ABS launches Oz tasting in absence of generic event

Published: 11 January, 2021

Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS) is gearing up to host its own virtual Australia portfolio tasting in light of the cancellation of the generic annual Australia tasting.

ABS expands Cali portfolio with Rutherford Hill Winery

Published: 04 August, 2020

Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS) has expanded its US portfolio with the addition of Rutherford Hill Winery in the Napa Valley, part of the Terlato family of estates.

Great British Braai Off launched to support SA winemakers

Published: 12 May, 2020

Graft Wine Company is looking to bring the mouth-watering flavours of South African BBQ to the British bank holiday weekend with the launch of the first Great British Braai Off campaign to support South African winemakers.

ABS brings first Washington State agency onboard

Published: 09 March, 2020

Awin Barratt Siegel (ABS) has added its first Washington State winery to its stable in the shape of Kevin White Winery from Yakima Valley.

ABS makes first foray into Washington State

Published: 19 February, 2020

Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS) has made its first foray into Washington State with an own-label wine from the Yakima Valley AVA.

ABS brings Hedonist Ecology range to the UK

Published: 13 January, 2020

Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS) has announced it is bringing Hedonist Wines’ organic and biodynamic Ecology range to the UK on an exclusive basis.