Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

FMV expands Italian menu

Published: 09 July, 2018

Fields, Morris & Verdin (FMV), the in-house UK trade arm of Berry Bros & Rudd (BB&R), has expanded its Italian portfolio with the addition of Mastroberardino.

Domaine du Grand Mayne turns focus on exports as it exceeds crowdfunding target

Published: 09 July, 2018

Domaine du Grand Mayne, a British owned winery in the Cote de Duras in France, has turned the focus on exports following a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Lack of centralised name for English wine ‘huge lost opportunity’

Published: 09 July, 2018

The lack of a centralised name for English wine has been described as a “huge lost opportunity” and has spurred on research to unveil how to fulfil the category’s potential.

British wine and gin under the spotlight ahead of Saturday's match

Published: 06 July, 2018

Ever wondered how much wine and spirits the UK exports to Sweden?

Tim Atkin MW: Sorry Mr Parker, but the world has moved on

Published: 06 July, 2018

Robert Parker is one of the most talked about and divisive individuals in the world of wine. Now into his seventies and the twilight of his career, he still has the power to ignite heated discussions – even if his sway over the wineries, domaines and châteaux that once trembled before his judgments has largely vanished.

China imports huge quantities of wine even as domestic consumption drops

Published: 06 July, 2018

Wine imports into China are continuing to soar, boosted by a strong-performing Australia, while overall Chinese consumption continues its downward trend.

Spain’s Zamora Company targets 50% revenue growth in three years

Published: 05 July, 2018

Spain’s Zamora Company has revealed ambitious plans to grow revenue 50% by 2020.

Flexibility and confidence key for advancing women in wine

Published: 05 July, 2018

Offering flexibility and encouragement, and supporting women-owned business were key to advancing women in the wine industry, the Women of the Vine & Spirits’ inaugural London symposium revealed.

Merger in DO Montsant: El Masroig & la Serra d'Almos join

Published: 05 July, 2018

On June 30th, the co-operative cellars of El Masroig and Serra d'Almos announced a full merger of their two respective entities. Unlike neighbouring DOQ Priorat, the co-operatives in DO Montsant still drive the majority of the wine production, making 60% of the total output so any small change is worthy to note.

NZ wine competitions join forces to refresh country’s wine awards

Published: 05 July, 2018

Two of New Zealand’s main wine competitions - Air New Zealand Wine Awards and the Bragato Wine Awards, have merged in a bid to refresh the country’s wine awards scene.

Mornington Peninsula winemakers return to the UK for second tour

Published: 05 July, 2018

A group of winemakers from Australia’s Mornington Peninsula is heading to the UK to promote the region.

End of the casual dining bubble?

Published: 04 July, 2018

Jo Gilbert explores the biggest challenges to the high street as we know it

Rathfinny appoints Hong Kong distributor

Published: 04 July, 2018

Rathfinny Wine Estates has appointed Jebsen Fine Wines as its exclusive distributor in Hong Kong.

Australian Vintage re-structures UK sales team to boosts impulse presence

Published: 03 July, 2018

Australian Vintage Limited (AVL) has re-structured and expanded its sales team to support the company's growth in the UK market and strengthen its presence within the impulse channel.

TWE reveals spirits, Champagne and Napa Valley launches for Penfolds

Published: 03 July, 2018

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has announced key future launches for its premium Penfolds portfolio including a spirits range, Champagne and wine from the Napa Valley 2018 vintage.

Casillero del Diablo renews sponsorship of Sky Cinema and movies

Published: 02 July, 2018

Casillero del Diablo has renewed its sponsorship of Sky Cinema and movies across Sky’s partner channels.

“Short-sighted” Bordeaux En Primeur strategies leave little to no value for the trade

Published: 29 June, 2018

A “lack of wines priced attractively” has been blamed for a less than successful 2017 Bordeaux campaign.

Beaujolais moves towards becoming part of a united Great Burgundy

Published: 28 June, 2018

Times are a changing for Beaujolais as it moves towards becoming part of the united wine region of Grande Bourgogne - Great Burgundy

Chapel Down’s brewery arm enters the on-trade with new brew

Published: 28 June, 2018

Curious Brewery, owned by English winemaker Chapel Down, has added a second edition to its Curiouser & Curiouser portfolio – the first of its brews that will be available in the on-trade.