Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

TWE aims to subvert French conventions by following “New World sourcing model”

Published: 19 June, 2017

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is threatening to challenge the French status quo with the launch of its newest brand.

WSTA's Miles Beale: No-deal Brexit "unacceptable"

Published: 19 June, 2017

The WSTA has responded to concerns around May’s promise of a "no deal" Brexit, warning it could leave the UK on a “cliff-edge”.

Berry Bros & Rudd. chairman to step down

Published: 19 June, 2017

The long-running chairman of London-based wine and spirit merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd is due to step down from the role.

Hangingditch marks 10 years with Wine Gang wine fair

Published: 16 June, 2017

Hangingditch, the innovative Manchester merchant headed up by Ben Stephenson, is marking its tenth anniversary with a two day tasting event this autumn in Manchester Cathedral.

North South Wines signs UK distribution deal for Kalfu

Published: 15 June, 2017

Chilean producer Viña Ventisquero has appointed North South Wines as the exclusive UK distributor of its ‘lighter style’ Kalfu wine portfolio.

Avina aims to keep bubbles in bottle with new wine stopper

Published: 15 June, 2017

Avina Wine Accessories has launched a bottle stopper designed specifically for sparkling wine.

David Gleave MW: 20 years of Liberty Wines

Published: 14 June, 2017

The year is 1997.

Cono Sur Bicicleta launches Miquel Indurain-inspired limited edition

Published: 14 June, 2017

Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir is marking its status as the official wine of Le Tour de France with a limited edition range.

Myliko extends portfolio with Armenian and Hungarian wineries

Published: 13 June, 2017

Myliko Wines is hoping to tap the trend for ‘emerging countries’ with the addition of Armenian and Hungarian wineries.

Famille Helfrich to release first Margaux vintage

Published: 09 June, 2017

Famille Helfrich is to release the first vintage from its Margaux property - Château La Fortune.

Australian Premium

Published: 08 June, 2017

Generating more than £1.1 billion in off-trade sales alone in the UK each year, Australia is clearly a category to be reckoned with, continuing to lead its nearest rivals Italy, France and the US by quite some degree. In the on-trade, too, while sitting in a far more modest third position, the country racked up a further £366 million worth of sales in 2016, adding another sizeable dose of Down Under flavour to the British wine scene.

Q&A: Phil Innes, owner, Loki Wine

Published: 08 June, 2017

With two new openings planned this year (God of Mischief willing), Loki’s Phil Innes talks to Andrew Catchpole about business and why the indie scene is on a roll.

Getting ahead in the digital shelf war

Published: 08 June, 2017

With the mind-bogglingly fast growth of online channels, which in the context of many thousands of years of bartering and selling, is still a very new phenomenon, we scope out the e-specialists claiming to help your products fly online.

Jascots strengthens team with former Enotria & Coe director

Published: 08 June, 2017

Jascots Wine Merchants has appointed Kent Barker as its new head of business development.

Simpsons Wine Estate embarks on wine tours

Published: 08 June, 2017

Simpsons Wine Estate is hoping to build on the growing excitement of English wine with a programme of wine tourism that will see the winery run regular vineyard tours.