Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

All change in McLaren Vale

Published: 13 August, 2019

As one of the most dynamic Australian regions, McLaren Vale is helping redraw expectations of wine from Down Under. Andrew Catchpole reports

Looking ahead: Ted Sandbach, managing director, Oxford Wine Company

Published: 13 August, 2019

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities

Seppeltsfield expands Barossa holdings

Published: 13 August, 2019

Seppeltsfield Wines has acquired the Tanunda Hills vineyards in Barossa.

The Wine Society's new groove

Published: 13 August, 2019

With a new chief executive at the helm, Andrew Catchpole visits The Wine Society to discover what’s up at this venerable members’ merchant

Sustainability: a transatlantic conversation with California Wines

Published: 13 August, 2019

Harpers and California Wine Institute hosted an insightful and far-reaching seminar at London’s Design Museum, delivering the core message that the wine world is well-placed to better engage consumers in supporting the true costs of advancing sustainability. Andrew Catchpole reports

Wine revealed as Britain’s favourite alcoholic drink

Published: 12 August, 2019

Wine has beaten beer and spirits to become the favoured tipple of UK drinkers, according to a new survey of 2,000 consumers from Yougov.

Singapore revealed as first international location for 67 Pall Mall

Published: 11 August, 2019

The first international location for 67 Pall Mall will be in Singapore, with the private members’ club poised to open there in autumn 2020.

Looking ahead: Chris Stroud, marketing manager Europe, New Zealand Winegrowers

Published: 09 August, 2019

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities

The Alchemist reports double-digit turnover growth

Published: 09 August, 2019

The Alchemist has reported a 17.3% leap in turnover to £41m in the year to 31 March 2019, up from £34.5m in 2018.

Strategic shift at Enotria & Coe pays dividend

Published: 08 August, 2019

Enotria & Coe has hit 25% growth in turnover over the last twelve months, the company revealed today.

Penfolds unveils 2019 Collection

Published: 08 August, 2019

Penfolds has today announced the launch of its 2019 Collection.

Jadot expands Oregon winery

Published: 08 August, 2019

Maison Louis Jadot has opened its first tasting room outside Burgundy.

Halliday Australian wine-award winners revealed

Published: 08 August, 2019

Jim Barry Wines has won the 2020 Halliday Wine Companion Winery of the Year award.

Guy Woodward: is using Champagne as a mixer a sin?

Published: 08 August, 2019

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Australia: Dishing the dirt

Published: 07 August, 2019

Despite declining overall UK market share, Australia’s renewed dynamism is making headway in premium channels. James Lawrence reports

Looking ahead: Simon Cairns, BWS category trading manager, Co-op

Published: 07 August, 2019

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities

Calabria winemaker in running for award

Published: 07 August, 2019

Emma Norbiato of Calabria Family Wines is among the finalists for the 2019 Gourmet Traveller Wine Winemaker of the Year Award.

Cali wine adds NFC tech to closures

Published: 07 August, 2019

California brand Böen has become the first wine to add near-field communications (NFC) technology to its bottles.

Looking ahead: Robin Copestick, MD, Freixenet Copestick Limited

Published: 07 August, 2019

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities

US remains ‘most attractive’ wine market, according to new report

Published: 06 August, 2019

The US has again topped the list as the most attractive wine market in the world, though the sustained volume growth of the past decade has largely subsided, according to Wine Intelligence’s Global Compass 2019 report.