Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Wine Rack: Bringing hybrid to the high street

Published: 18 November, 2016

Wine Rack is calling time on traditional high street retail with the roll-out of hybrid stores across its estate.

New Zealand's "other varieties" under-exploited in the UK

Published: 18 November, 2016

The UK wine trade is well versed in New Zealand's top two exports-Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir.

The Benevolent launches Thanks for Giving online auction

Published: 18 November, 2016

A round of golf with Oz Clarke and the chance to hire the WSET's Ian Harris as a butler for the night are just some of the 75 lots available at The Benevolent's inaugural online silent auction.

Insights: Curating consumer preference

Published: 18 November, 2016

New WinePro research from Kingsland goes beyond defining consumers, unearthing their needs and habits on different consuming occasions.

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 17 November, 2016

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Complaint over TWE's use of "Stag" name in the US is dismissed

Published: 17 November, 2016

The on-going legal battle between two leading wine companies over the use of 'The Stag' name and imagery has reached another benchmark as the complaint was dismissed temporarily by a judge.

High street rules at wine and spirits competition

Published: 17 November, 2016

High street retailers such as Aldi and Marks and Spencer were the big winners at an industry awards ceremony to celebrate the biggest names in wines and spirits.

Majestic at "tipping point" as sales rise but profits fall

Published: 17 November, 2016

Majestic faces a challenge to turn sales into profit if they are to deliver their target of £500m in sales by 2019.

Guy Woodward: Why is the wine world so snotty about luxury?

Published: 16 November, 2016

My former colleague Adam Lechmere came out with a great line the other day.

New Zealand wineries in "clean-up mode" after earthquake rocks South Island

Published: 15 November, 2016

New Zealand wineries are currently cleaning up and assessing the damage caused by a 7.5 earthquake which struck the region of the North Canterbury on the South Island on Monday night.

Major English vineyard proposition brings on board new brand ambassador

Published: 15 November, 2016

Rathfinny Estate has appointed a new brand ambassador to drive awareness of the Sussex winery ahead of the launch of its first sparkler in 2018.

Scottish minimum pricing to impact over half of alcohol sales, while wine and premium spirits could benefit

Published: 15 November, 2016

Wine and premium brands could be the big winners of Scotland's impending minimum price legislation, it has been revealed.

Sandeman re-launches aged tawnies to "re-affirm leadership" in fastest growing UK Port category

Published: 14 November, 2016

Sandeman is aiming to put its stamp on the tawny category with its new look range of 10, 20, 30 and 40 year-old aged tawnies.

Indian summer and 2015 reserves help to bolster troubled Loire harvest

Published: 14 November, 2016

One of the world's preeminent winemaking regions has bounced back following a troubling year, with ideal weather conditions at the close of the season helping grapes to reach "peak levels" of ripeness.

Wine wholesalers and distributors in "good shape" to overcome Brexit uncertainty

Published: 11 November, 2016

The majority of UK wine wholesalers and distributors are in surprisingly good shape to cope with any Brexit fallout, a new report has found.

Malbec and beyond: What's next for Argentina?

Published: 11 November, 2016

One of the great New World success stories is the rise of Argentinian Malbec, which has become the go-to grape for both supermarket shoppers and trendy restaurants in the UK and also worldwide.

Brexit minister begins talks with the WSTA to discuss how to manage leaving the EU

Published: 10 November, 2016

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) met Brexit minister David Jones last week to discuss how the industry can protect trade and the 600,000 of jobs currently supporting the UK wines and spirits industry.

Institute welcomes 18 new MWs

Published: 10 November, 2016

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has inducted 18 new Masters of Wine to its prestigious roster.

Coravin looking to boost global expansion

Published: 09 November, 2016

American wine preservation company Coravin has completed the first round of a $22.5 million (£18.1 million) equity financing campaign to rapidly accelerate its global reach.