Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

First exclusive Consorzio DOC delle Venezie Pinot Grigio harvest closes

Published: 20 September, 2018

The first exclusive Pinot Grigio and the second grape harvest of the Consorzio DOC delle Venezie is coming to a close.

No deal Brexit “not acceptable” for drinks trade

Published: 19 September, 2018

Brexit is the “most significant” short-term challenge facing the wine sector, Miles Beale, chief executive of the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) told delegates at its conference yesterday (18 September).

ProWein confirms event dates

Published: 19 September, 2018

ProWein, the must-attend premier wine and spirits business show in Europe, has confirmed that ProWein 2020 will take place from 15 to 17 March in Düsseldorf.

Hard Brexit could be “disastrous” for overseas producers

Published: 19 September, 2018

The Fairtrade Foundation has warned that a ‘no-deal’ Brexit could be disastrous for producers.

Neil Anderson: The importance of niche wine brands

Published: 18 September, 2018

We need to get wine brands right for the sake of the future of the category, argues Neil Anderson, marketing director, Kingsland Drinks.

Majestic Wine launches Sake campaign

Published: 18 September, 2018

Majestic Wine is launching a campaign to encourage consumption of Japanese rice wine Sake after introducing three new products to its range.

Condor Wines agrees deal with Bouchon Family Wines

Published: 18 September, 2018

Condor Wines, the specialist South American wine importer, has agreed a partnership with Chilean wine producer Bouchon Family Wines.

House of Townend chairman John E Townend dies

Published: 17 September, 2018

John E Townend, chairman of wine merchants House of Townend has died.

Berry Bros & Rudd sees sales rise

Published: 17 September, 2018

Berry Bros & Rudd (BBR) has seen sales rise by £16M, for the year ending 31 March 2018.

La Compagnie de La Burgondie secures first major UK off-trade listing

Published: 16 September, 2018

La Compagnie de La Burgondie has secured its first major UK off-trade deal.

Prosecco continues to lead sparkling wine category

Published: 14 September, 2018

Sparkling wine continues to grow with Prosecco leading the category and English fizz remaining on the rise, according to The Wine Intelligence Sparkling Wine in the UK Market 2018 Report.

Duck Pond sells out

Published: 13 September, 2018

Iconic wine estate Duck Pond Cellars has been sold to a corporate investor.

Stoking Sicily's Fire

Published: 13 September, 2018

Sicily’s ever more accomplished yet very individual wines are gaining ground. Andrew Catchpole reports

IMW appoints Adrian Garforth MW chairman

Published: 12 September, 2018

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has appointed Adrian Garforth MW as its new chairman.

Cape Wine 2018 calls to address challenge of profitability with investment in training and people

Published: 12 September, 2018

Sustainability in both economic and human terms was outlined as the key challenge facing Cape winemakers at the opening conference of Cape Wine 2018.

SITT set for Leeds launch as it gears up for Autumn tastings

Published: 12 September, 2018

Specialist Importers Trade Tastings (SITT) is gearing up for its popular Autumn tastings including its first event in Leeds.

CyT hopes to steal share from other alcohol categories with NPD

Published: 12 September, 2018

Concha y Toro (CyT) has launched the first in a line of NPD developed to attract consumers currently shopping within spirits, premium ciders and beers to the wine category.

Brexit survey: Who's afraid of the big bad B word?

Published: 12 September, 2018

In the lead-up to next month’s scheduled EU summit, Jo Gilbert sets out to discover what the trade really thinks of Brexit, how it has impacted business so far and what is yet to come

Les Caves de Pyrene lists long lost Manseng Noir grape variety

Published: 10 September, 2018

Les Caves de Pyrene has listed long lost grape variety Manseng Noir originally discovered on a 150-year-old plot in Viella, AOC Madiran.

Chile: Pushing boundaries and twisting tradition

Published: 10 September, 2018

As emerging players in Chile are shaking up the status quo, pushing its premium offer and reinvigorating the wine scene, Alistair Cooper asks if the UK is on board