Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

The Wine Rascals partners with Alexander Wines to enter Scotland

Published: 29 May, 2019

The Wine Rascals has partnered with Alexander Wines marking the company’s Scottish debut.

Tanners appoints associate trade sales director

Published: 29 May, 2019

Tanners Wines has appointed Julian MacDonald as associate trade sales director.

Digby opens doors to Arundel tasting room

Published: 29 May, 2019

Digby Fine English has officially opened its doors to its new tasting room in the heart of Arundel, West Sussex.

Broadland delivers wine with botanical twist

Published: 28 May, 2019

Broadland Wineries unveiled the latest innovation to its portfolio at London Wine Fair (LWF) with the launch of new Three Mills products blurring the boundaries between wine, botanical mixer and long fruit fusion drink.

Bordeaux pushes sustainability agenda

Published: 28 May, 2019

At first glance, it seems inconceivable that a tradition-bound region such as Bordeaux could willingly embrace change. The strict hierarchy of Bordeaux’s classed growths, cemented in 1855, is as intransigent as it was in the 19th century. Bordeaux’s winemakers remain defined by the vines and the soil they inherit.

Jo Irvine launches ‘luxury’ wine

Published: 24 May, 2019

Cachet Wine has announced a partnership with Jo Irvine to distribute her Australian wine brand in the UK. The six-strong range has an RRP of between £29.99 and £39.99.

Bordeaux tourism infrastructure set for major expansion

Published: 24 May, 2019

Oenotourism in Bordeaux is set to expand significantly in the coming years, with a rash of new projects and developments in the pipeline.

LWF: London Wine Fair hails successful show

Published: 23 May, 2019

The London Wine Fair (LWF) has said visitor numbers exceeded expectations for its 39th show.

LWF: Private label wine grows market share to 40%

Published: 23 May, 2019

Private label wine continues to encroach on the market share of branded wine, it has been revealed - while private label for the entire grocery sector has already eclipsed branded FMCG products.

Brancott Estate launches organic wine

Published: 23 May, 2019

Brancott Estate has launched its first organic and vegan wine range after the organic wine market grew 11% year on year.

Jerry Lockspeiser: Your wine probably does not exist

Published: 23 May, 2019

“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?”

UK retains top five status as global market for still and sparkling imports

Published: 22 May, 2019

The UK remains the world’s second biggest importer of still and sparkling wine, analysts have confirmed - despite the era of high volume wine sales being “over for good”.

UK drinkers reaching for Fairtrade bottles

Published: 22 May, 2019

Fairtrade wine is becoming increasingly popular, with 39% of Fairtrade shoppers seeking out the Fairtrade label on wines and spirits, up 10% on 2010.

LWF: Inter Rhône reveals “promising” first quarter UK export trends

Published: 21 May, 2019

Inter Rhône has revealed a “very promising” start to 2019 with preliminary data showing export sales to the UK near stagnant compared to the double-digit volume drop recorded in 2018.

EU backs Bottega over protection claims

Published: 21 May, 2019

The Court of the European Union has backed the decision made by the EUIPO recognising the validity of the three-dimensional marks registered by Bottega to protect the distinctive features of its Bottega Gold and Bottega Rose Gold bottles.

Jascots reveals record sales

Published: 21 May, 2019

Jascots Wine Merchants has posted sales of £9.25 million - a record high - for the year ending 30 April 2019.

Wine Society reveals new ‘Bin Series’

Published: 20 May, 2019

The Wine Society has launched a new series of own-label wine - the Bin Series.

WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits goes live

Published: 20 May, 2019

The first courses for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s (WSET) new Level 3 Award in Spirits are open for booking in the UK and USA.

Beefsteak Club back on the buses

Published: 20 May, 2019

Beefsteak Club has brought back its ads on London Routemaster buses to coincide with the London Wine Fair and London Wine Week.

Furleigh Estate reveals new “super premium” range

Published: 17 May, 2019

Furleigh Estate will release a new range of super-premium sparkling wines to coincide with English Wine Week, which takes place between Saturday 25 May and Sunday 2 June.