Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

DDWI celebrates La Gioiosa anniversary

Published: 18 January, 2007

To celebrate 10 years of partnership, the D&D Wines International team made a visit to Veneto producer La Gioiosa.

Rvlation Wines lists with Fells

Published: 18 January, 2007

Fells has announced its appointment as UK distributor for Rvlation Wines.

Fairhills launches 1-litre bag-in-box

Published: 18 January, 2007

Leading Fairtrade wine producer, Fairhills, is launching an environmentally friendly addition to its South African wine range - a 100% recyclable bag-in-box. Refreshing and convenient, the Fairhills bag-in-box is the perfect addition to summer barbecues, parties and picnics.

Marqus de Cceres lists with Cheviot Fine Wines in Scotland

Published: 18 January, 2007

From July 1 2008 Cheviot Fine Wines (CFW) will act as the on-trade agent for Marqus de Cceres (MdC) in the Scottish market.

Reschke Wines enters UK market with H&H listing

Published: 18 January, 2007

Australian fine wine maker Reschke Wines has made clear it intentions in the UK market with a new listing at H&H Bancroft.

Frizzante gets Morrisons listing following LIWF release

Published: 18 January, 2007

Buckingham Schenk has developed a new range of wines; Frizzante -an aspirational and innovative new brand which comprises a range of lightly sparkling Italian roses.

Sonoma-Cutrer US Chardonnay debuts in Waitrose

Published: 18 January, 2007

Waitrose and Majestic Wine will be the first UK retailers to stock Sonoma-Cutrer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, which is said to be one of the most popular Chardonnays in the USA.

South Africa's Stellar top selling UK organic wine

Published: 18 January, 2007

A report just out from leading market research provider TNS names Stellar Organics from South Africa as the top selling organic wine brand in the UK.

Domane Wachau appoints Alliance Wine

Published: 18 January, 2007

Domane Wachau has selected leading UK importer, Alliance Wine, as its new UK sole distributor.

Las Moras gets Morrisons listing

Published: 18 January, 2007

Latest Nielsen data released shows that Finca Las Moras has continued to increase its lead of the Argentinian market, taking first place not just for volume but now for value as well.

Namaqua wine sponsors Twenty20 cricket

Published: 18 January, 2007

Sky Sports has secured Raisin Social brand Namaqua as broadcast sponsor of its live Twenty20 Cup coverage.

Pommery releases star spangled Champagne

Published: 18 January, 2007

POP, the innovative and free-spirited Champagne brand from Pommery, is known for its independent and artistic nature. So what more fitting addition to the 20cl portfolio than this stars and stripes smothered POP US.

Arniston Bay pushes eco-friendly wine pouch

Published: 18 January, 2007

Leading South African wine producer, the company of wine people, is embarking on a full-scale marketing drive to support UK summer sales of its most innovative wine product - the Arniston Bay pouch, revolutionary packaging which has 80% less of a carbon footprint than wine bottles.

New Pinot Grigio from Guy Anderson

Published: 18 January, 2007

Guy Anderson Wines has teamed up with innovative Italian producer Enoitalia to launch a radical and stylish new brand with one of the most distinctive bottles on the market.

Cockburn's repackages entire port range

Published: 18 January, 2007

Cockburn's award-winning range of ports has undergone a major transformation, bringing one of the oldest port houses in Portugal firmly into the 21st century.

Tesco approves DIAM closures for own-label wines

Published: 18 January, 2007

Following a strategic review of its closure policy, leading multiple grocer, Tesco, has approved DIAM as a preferred closure for use in its own-label wines.

ZGM hones in on low alcohol category

Published: 18 January, 2007

ZGM, the international wine producer, is launching a new branded range of premium wine-based fizzes, spritzers and coolers, designed to fit with modern consumer lifestyles.

Pernod Ricard readies George Wyndham launch

Published: 18 January, 2007

Super-premium Shiraz brand Wyndham Estate will unveil an exciting new direction at this year's LIWF, including the launch of the George Wyndham range and the refocus of the Wyndham Estate Bin range, which will feature new premium varietals.

Sparkling Ros launched by Mateus

Published: 18 January, 2007

A sparkling version of Mateus Ros is being launched in the UK through agent First Drinks Brands in a move targeted at both multiple grocers and independent stores.

ZGM launches new products at LIWF

Published: 18 January, 2007

ZGM, the international wine producer, is launching a series of new brands at the London International Wine Fair at Stand G20, including new wines from France, Spain and Chile as well as a low-alcohol alternative which is set to establish a new category for consumers.