Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Halewood makes its first foray into beer

Published: 02 March, 2017

Halewood Wine & Spirit has acquired a majority stake in Lake District brewery Hawkshead marking its first foray into beer.

Shop Rioja

Published: 02 March, 2017

he month of October is quickly becoming synonymous with Shop Rioja - Wines from Rioja's month-long promotion which brings the full diversity and dynamism of Spain's foremost wine region to the UK's independent retailers.

The changing face of Portugal

Published: 28 February, 2017

Portugal is on the crest of a wave. Heard that before? Sceptics will find succour in recent statistics pointing to a downturn in UK exports.

Boost for Soave with new UK campaign

Published: 27 February, 2017

Soave, the dry white wine produced in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, is looking to boost its fortunes here in the UK this summer with the help of new trade and consumer campaign.

Chilean wine hits the spot with convenience shoppers

Published: 27 February, 2017

The convenience channel has posted a near 20% leap in sales in an overall flat UK category.

Berkmann bolsters sales and marketing teams

Published: 27 February, 2017

Berkmann Wine Cellars, suppliers to the on-trade, have taken on two new members of staff to their sales and marketing teams.

Quality and value on the agenda as Vini d'Italia celebrates 30th anniversary in London

Published: 27 February, 2017

The annual guide which delves into the complex world of Italian wines is coming to London to celebrate its 30^th birthday.

Viña Santa Rita partners with National Gallery for art-inspired collaboration

Published: 24 February, 2017

Top Chilean label Viña Santa Rita has paired up with London's National Gallery for a three-year partnership linking wine and art.

South African bulk wine takes a tumble as exporters play up premium

Published: 24 February, 2017

New data shows that bulk wine diminishing in volume and value dogged the success of South African wine in the UK in 2016.

Taking Chile's Temperature

Published: 24 February, 2017

"Chile needs to simplify the message, but our diversity makes it difficult - Argentina has Malbec, meat and Mendoza to talk about, and that's it."

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

Published: 24 February, 2017

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.

Buckingham Schenk creates buzz with new Spanish duo

Published: 23 February, 2017

Wine importer Buckingham Schenk is expanding its portfolio with two new Spanish brands.

By design: A message in a bottle

Published: 23 February, 2017

Start with a quote, is often the advice given when preparing for a presentation or seminar, and when it comes to design, there are lots to choose from. For example, Joe Sparano, graphic designer for American company Oxide Design Co, said: "Good design is obvious. Great design is transparent."

Q&A: Steven Spurrier, wine expert and ex-merchant

Published: 23 February, 2017

Six years into his collaboration with Furleigh Estate in Dorset, the veteran wine expert and Judgment of Paris author caught up with Harpers about whether now is really English wine's time to shine.

Sign up for SITT - the event for indie merchants and specialist importers

Published: 23 February, 2017

The countdown is on to register for the Specialist Importers Trade Tasting (SITT) - launching for the first time as part of Harpers' own events umbrella next week.