Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Industry roundtable: analysing the many faces of Muscadet

Published: 07 June, 2013

With quality on a high and prices competitive, Andrew Catchpole invited an intrigued panel to look afresh at the diverse wines of Muscadet

Pernod Ricard releases Formula One jeroboams of Mumm Champagne

Published: 07 June, 2013

Pernod Ricard is gearing up for the British Grand Prix by releasing limited edition jeroboams of Mumm Champagne in the UK, to highlight the brand's long-running sponsorship of Formula One.

Diageo appoints Syl Saller as chief marketing officer

Published: 06 June, 2013

Diageo has appointed its long-standing innovation director, Syl Saller, as its global chief marketing officer.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie wine sells out in UK

Published: 04 June, 2013

A first wave of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s rosé wine offered by Berry Bros & Rudd in the UK has sold out within days of release.

Fortified wines: brimming with potential

Published: 03 June, 2013

As Port shows its resilience, premium sherry is gaining new ground as Spanish cuisine becomes ever popular. Richard Woodard assesses the fortified market

Harpers Digital Edition

Published: 23 May, 2013

The digital copy is available days ahead of the printed magazine - so you can get to read the latest issue before everyone else.

Argentina: on-trade promotion in restaurants and pubs

Published: 17 May, 2013

To help assess Argentina's appeal across leading restaurants and food-led pubs, Harpers teamed up with a number of producers to trial their wines in the on-trade. Andrew Catchpole reports

Hillebrand signs deal with Accolade Wines

Published: 15 May, 2013

Logistics company JF Hillebrand has signed a five year global freight services contract with Accolade Wines.

Pernod Ricard celebrates 2013 vintage

Published: 02 May, 2013

The harvest in Australia took place up to six weeks earlier than 20 years ago, according to Pernod Ricard.

Pernod Ricard finds growth in emerging markets

Published: 26 April, 2013

Pernod Ricard has announced that growth in Q3 was driven by emerging markets and the US.

Majestic to list exclusive Hardys range

Published: 10 April, 2013

Accolade Wines has announced Majestic is to list its award-winning Eileen Hardy Chardonnay from later this month as part of the Hardys Signature range, which will...

Wine Australia to challenge global image at Savour

Published: 09 April, 2013

Wine Australia is to invite influential figures from the world of wine to what it claims will be the most comprehensive analysis of its wine...

Demand for English wine as Rathfinny plants more vines

Published: 09 April, 2013

Rathfinny Estate has received calls from supermarkets keen to stock its English wine, despite being a year away from...

Anne Krebiehl: A first impression of 2012 Bordeaux

Published: 08 April, 2013

Another year, another en primeur campaign. No longer are these the heady days of feverish speculation - both the market and a comedown from the hailed 2009 and 2010 vintages have steered the situation back into the real world, where this strange and intricate market mechanism of courtiers, négociants and "la place" insists on existing for another year.

Thiénot unveils UK distribution arm

Published: 08 April, 2013

Thiénot Bordeaux-Champagnes has unveiled Thiénot UK, which follows both Thiénot Inc USA and Thiénot Asia in establishing direct distribution for the brand around the world.

Chance to discover Canadian wines at new London tasting

Published: 08 April, 2013

The UK wine trade will get the chance to taste a full range of Canadian wines at a generic tasting to be held in London on May 16.

Stevens Garnier to hold Annual Portfolio Tasting this month

Published: 08 April, 2013

Stevens Garnier is to hold its Annual Portfolio Tasting on April 30 in Manchester and May 1 in London.

Sparkling wine grows up fast

Published: 05 April, 2013

The sparkling wine category has made serious headway in the UK in recent years. Andrew Catchpole looks at what's next

Romanian wine exports to UK in growth

Published: 05 April, 2013

Romanian Winegrowers has announced it will be returning to the London International Wine Fair this year, on the back of significant growth in exports of Romanian wine to the UK.