Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

GrapePip ventures into real world for first tasting

Published: 22 October, 2015

Online wine auction site GrapePip has announced its inaugural tasting event.

Diageo puts last remaining US winery on the market

Published: 22 October, 2015

Diageo has put its Chalone Californian winery on the market, according to reports in the US media.

Chanel buys Napa Valley winery

Published: 21 October, 2015

French fashion house Chanel has made its first move into the US wine trade.

Wines of Chile reveals annual Sommelier Challenge winners

Published: 21 October, 2015

The winners of the annual Wines of Chile Sommelier Challenge have been announced.

Most Wanted announces new listings at major multiples

Published: 21 October, 2015

The Most Wanted wine range from Off Piste has won new listings at Sainsbury's and Tesco Wine By The Case.

Great Riesling tasting set for 2016 London return

Published: 21 October, 2015

The Great Riesling Tasting has announced its return to London in 2016.

Wines of Germany returns to Get It On for third year running

Published: 20 October, 2015

Wines of Germany has announced its third annual Get It On Tasting, to be held in November.

Majestic wins exclusive rights to Graham Norton's Sauvignon Blanc

Published: 20 October, 2015

BBC chat show host Graham Norton is to launch his own wine in the UK through an exclusive distribution agreement with Majestic Wine.

Borough Wines launches new store with Château Castera tasting

Published: 19 October, 2015

Borough Wines is launching its new Shoreditch store and wine bar with an exclusive event for the press and trade.

Distell repackages Nederburg range to emphasise brand heritage

Published: 19 October, 2015

Distell, the South Africa-based wine and spirits producer, has repackaged its award-winning range of Nederburg wines.

D&D expands into winemaking with its own range of wines

Published: 16 October, 2015

The D&D London restaurant group is launching its own range of wines to offer its customers.

California wine growers predict high-quality 2015 vintage

Published: 16 October, 2015

The 2015 vintage looks set to be exceptional, according to wineries from across California.

Penfolds launches new collection with Royal Opera House venture

Published: 16 October, 2015

Last night saw the launch of Penfolds' 2015 collection at London's Somerset House.

Invivo drives international expansion with Boardman hire

Published: 16 October, 2015

New Zealand winery Invivo Wines has appointed Mark Boardman to the new role of international sales manager.

Walker & Wodehouse strengthens Rioja portfolio with Cosme Palacio

Published: 15 October, 2015

Bibendum PLB subsidiary Walker & Wodehouse has added Rioja producer Bodegas Cosme Palacio to its Spanish portfolio.

Monsoon Valley Wines: Wines from paradise

Published: 14 October, 2015

Trust Chalerm Yoovidhya, the son of one of the co-creators of Red Bull, to bring extreme winemaking to the planet. Yoovidhya made it his mission to create a market for wine in Thailand and, in the process of developing a domestic market for his Siam Winery's Monsoon Valley Wines, he helped to bring Thai wines to the world.