Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Fells: Two new South African estates join portfolio

Published: 30 April, 2026

Importer Fells has announced the addition of two South African producers to its portfolio: Kaapzicht from Stellenbosch and Elgin’s Paul Clüver.

Jeroboams grows Aussie portfolio with Yarra Yering addition

Published: 21 April, 2026

Wine and spirits merchant Jeroboams has announced the addition of Australian estate Yarra Yering to its portfolio.

LWC becomes Harpers Sustainability Charter signatory

Published: 02 March, 2026

Independent drinks distributor LWC has become the latest signatory of the Harpers Sustainability Charter. The goal of the initiative is to build a network of sustainably-minded drinks businesses and act as a reference for companies looking to work with sustainable partners.

Friday Read: Indigo Wine’s authenticity ethos aligns with premium trends

Published: 27 February, 2026

At specialist importer Indigo Wine’s portfolio tasting, Harpers caught up with MD Regine Lee MW who believes the importer’s philosophy is aligning well with market trends in the premium on- and off-trade.

North South Wines launches charity challenge for Drinks Trust and Restore

Published: 24 February, 2026

B Corp wine importer North South Wines has announced that it has launched a company-wide initiative to raise money for The Drinks Trust and mental health charity Restore.

Alliance reveals events calendar shake up for 2026

Published: 16 January, 2026

Leading independent wholesaler Alliance Wine has unveiled a new look events calendar for 2026. The “bold, refreshed events strategy”, as the importer puts it, aims to forge deeper connections with its customer base.

Alliance sees fine wine sales surge after H2Vin acquisition

Published: 10 December, 2025

Ayrshire-headquartered wine importer Alliance Wine has revealed its fine wine sales have shown significant growth since its acquisition of H2Vin – a 30% boost year on year.

Brand Phoenix launches New Zealand portfolio

Published: 29 October, 2025

Wine importer Brand Phoenix has announced the launch of its New Zealand portfolio. The business has partnered with Kiwi winemakers Cleighten Cornelius and Andy Hill to develop a collection of wines for the UK market from across the country’s North and South Islands.

Les Producteurs et Vignerons de France’s Denise Lavaud passes away

Published: 24 October, 2025

Denise Lavaud, co-founder of Les Producteurs et Vignerons de France, has passed away at the age of 79, following a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Domaine Bousquet partners with Enotria

Published: 20 October, 2025

Argentine winery Domaine Bousquet has announced a new distribution partnership with Enotria.

Ukrainian Wine Company UK shipment robbed

Published: 16 October, 2025

A lorry that had travelled from Ukraine transporting 12 pallets of wine on behalf of Ukrainian Wine Company UK was robbed 1am Monday (13/10) at a CCTV-monitored parking area as the shipment awaited transport on its way from Dover to London. The wineries affected include Kolononist, Grande Vallee and Chateau Chizay.

Paso Robles producer DAOU and Bibendum announce distribution partnership

Published: 13 October, 2025

Paso Robles producer DAOU Vineyards has penned a distribution partnership with wine wholesaler Bibendum. The California producer is seeking to grow distribution through independent and luxury retail, as well as in the UK on-trade.

Enotria named importer for Mendoza’s Catena Zapata

Published: 02 October, 2025

Wine and spirits distributor Enotria has announced the onboarding of Mendoza’s Catena and Catena Zapata to its portfolio from 1 January 2026 onwards.

5 mins with... Akos Forczek, founder & chairman, Top Selection

Published: 02 October, 2025

Celebrating 25 years since the founding of Top Selection, Akos Forczek shares his thoughts on current trading conditions with Andrew Catchpole.

Hallgarten appoints Julien Lever to new head of operations role

Published: 30 September, 2025

Wine importer Hallgarten & Novum Wines has announced the hiring of Julien Lever to the newly created role of head of operations.

Reichstrat von Buhl leads new agencies showcased at Bancroft tasting

Published: 23 September, 2025

At Bancroft’s Autumn + Winter Edit, exciting producers recently added to the importer’s portfolio, showcased their wines to the trade.

Hatch Mansfield tasting: Iberian intrigue meets Evremond excitement

Published: 16 September, 2025

At Hatch Mansfield’s portfolio tasting at the glitzy Institute of Directors, established producers and upstart projects were the order of the day.

Liberty portfolio expands with Tenerife and Ribeira Sacra additions

Published: 15 September, 2025

Liberty Wines has announced new distribution agreements with two Spanish producers. The importer is adding Ribeira Sacra’s Adega Algueira and Tenerife’s Ocampo to its offering.

Museum Wines moves to Salisbury

Published: 22 August, 2025

Museum Wines has announced that, after over a decade of operating from a converted barn in Tarrant Hinton, Dorset, it is relocating to Salisbury, Wiltshire, in September.

Kim Wilson: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 22 August, 2025

Kim Wilson, MD of North South Wines, is next up to bat for our Summer Q&A series, charting the year so far for her company and how the trade could be better supported by the Government amid industry turbulence.