Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Val d'Orbieu launches late harvest Muscat

Published: 18 January, 2007

Pioneering Languedoc producer Val d'Orbieu has extended the Muscat de St Jean de Minervois range to include the premium positioned Vendanges d'Automne.

Andean Malbec wins gold at Argentine awards

Published: 18 January, 2007

Andean Malbec 2007 was awarded not only a gold medal at the second Argentinian Wine Awards but also the highly coveted Flagship Varietal Trophy for its outstanding example of the Malbec Grape.

New cuve for Heidsieck & Co. Monopole

Published: 18 January, 2007

Vranken-Pommery Monopole has introduced a new vintage cuve to its Heidsieck & Co. Monopole portfolio of Champagnes.

Tarantas to be distributed in US and Europe

Published: 18 January, 2007

Natural Merchants has announced it is to distribute Tarantas Vibrant Organic Spanish Red Wine to the US and Europe.

Co-op brings in new Californian wines

Published: 18 January, 2007

From April, the Co-op will sell on the Sacramento Trail California wine brand.

Moldovan Wine Guild tasting

Published: 18 January, 2007

Trade members are invited to the Moldovan Wine Guild tasting on February 26 in London.

Barbadillo Seafood Wine to launch

Published: 18 January, 2007

Guy Anderson Wines is strengthening its position in Spain having been appointed Off-trade Agent for top Sherry specialist Barbadillo.

Bordeaux Tasting in New York and London

Published: 18 January, 2007

Le Cercle Rive Droite, an association of wine producers from Bordeaux's Right Bank will host in London on March 12 2008 an advanced tasting of 2007 en primeur wines.

Global Brands adds to Danzka Vodka range

Published: 18 January, 2007

Global Brands has further strengthened its existing product portfolio with the addition of the Danzka Vodka range.

Piccini launches new Chianti

Published: 18 January, 2007

Tuscan producer Piccini has launched a new addition to its range of Chianti wines available in the UK Off-Trade. The Piccini Chianti Superiore DOCG 2006 will retail in Sainsbury's at 6.99.

Appleton Estate golden rum available from April

Published: 18 January, 2007

The Jamaican rum producer Appleton Estate will launch an eight-year-old golden rum product in April.

Guy Anderson Wines launches Mayu

Published: 18 January, 2007

Guy Anderson Wines has expanded its portfolio to include Chile with the launch of an award-winning range from the Elqui Valley.

Casella launches sparkling Yellow Tail ros

Published: 18 January, 2007

Casella Wines, the Australian producer, is simultaneously launching Yellow Tail sparkling ros wine into the UK and US markets this summer.

Co-op secures Cava product

Published: 18 January, 2007

Marqus de Monistrol has sealed a new UK supermarket listing with its is Marqus de Monistrol Grand Tradicion Vintage Cava Rose 2005.

M&S Launches Lower Alcohol Wines

Published: 18 January, 2007

M&S is launching a pioneering new range of lower alcohol wines.

Jaraman Fusion Range debuts at Australia tastings

Published: 18 January, 2007

Stratford's Wine Agencies will be launching Wakefield's award-winning Jaraman fusion' range in the UK market at the Australia Day Tasting on Thursday 31 January (stand 3).

Berkmann to introduce new suppliers in March

Published: 18 January, 2007

Berkmann Wine Cellars has announced it will use a March UK tour to introduce a number of its new suppliers.

M&S hails new port product

Published: 18 January, 2007

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has hailed the launch of Pink Port as the first new port style since the introduction of LBV (Late Bottled Vintage) in 1970.

Lower strength Chileno Ros to hit shelves

Published: 18 January, 2007

The 2007 vintage of Chileno's Merlot Ros (RRP 4.99) will hit the UK shelves next month with a new, lower ABV of 12%.

Fox Gordon joins with HwCg Wine & Beverages

Published: 18 January, 2007

Fox Gordon wines have recently joined forces with respected UK distributor HwCg Wine and Beverages'. HwCg is one of the UK and Europe's leading and most innovative distributors of premium wines worldwide.