Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Harpers Wine Stars 2021: Australia

Published: 05 July, 2021

Highlighting the people and places wowing the judges in the Harpers Wine Stars Awards.

Robert Parker unveils ‘green’ search filters and emblem

Published: 01 July, 2021

Robert Parker Wine Advocate has unveiled two new search filter capabilities on its website that allow users to search for wines that are certified organic and/or certified biodynamic.

Guy Woodward: Content conundrum

Published: 01 July, 2021

A new TV channel was launched last month. And I’m not talking about the ‘anti-woke’ news channel GB News. No, prepare yourself instead for something far more worthy and cerebral; 67pallmall.tv made its debut (admittedly on the members’ club’s own website, rather than a satellite TV network) with 18 hours of wine-related content every day.

Rioja extends reach to restaurants for October celebration

Published: 01 July, 2021

Spain’s flagship region is launching Rioja Wine Month this October, inviting restaurants to join with independent merchants in a UK-wide promotion ahead of the Christmas trading period.

Australia increases consumer protection for wine brands

Published: 01 July, 2021

Australia has launched what it claims to be the world’s first system to provide product assurance for all of its branded wine exports.

Jeroboams reveals new on-trade hires

Published: 01 July, 2021

Jeroboams Group has expanded its wholesale arm [Jeroboams Trade] with two new hires as part of its strategy to build this side of the business.

OIV teams up with leading producers for research

Published: 01 July, 2021

The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) has teamed up with leading wine companies for R&D purposes.

IWC 2021 award winners revealed

Published: 30 June, 2021

The International Wine Challenge (IWC) has revealed the winners of its much anticipated annual awards at its first in-person gala dinner this evening since the beginning of the pandemic.

Perrin Châteauneuf for Co-op pays homage to Randall Grahm

Published: 30 June, 2021

Famille Perrin has produced a Châteauneuf du Pape exclusively for Co-op.

Vinpro launches interim interdict application to lift ban

Published: 30 June, 2021

Vinpro has launched an urgent interim interdict application to lift the ban on the sale of wine in the Western Cape in a bid to seek interim relief for wine businesses.

Qvevri first non-agricultural product added to Georgian PGI

Published: 30 June, 2021

Qvevri has become the first non-agricultural product to be added to the Georgian State Registry of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI).

Barnes publishes ‘most comprehensive’ guide to SA wines

Published: 29 June, 2021

Regional expert Amanda Barnes has published The South America Wine Guide, covering the wines of Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia and Peru.

WoSA: ‘Industry deeply disturbed by alcohol ban’

Published: 28 June, 2021

Wines of South Africa (WoSA) has voiced deep concern following President Cyril Ramaphosa announcing another total ban on the sale of alcohol yesterday, marking the fourth ban since the start of the pandemic.

Chapel Down raises 90% of funding goal

Published: 28 June, 2021

Chapel Down has raised more than 90%, or £6.3m, of its funding goal in just over three weeks, with more than 3,600 investors joining it so far.

Pernod Ricard appoints new marketing director

Published: 28 June, 2021

Pernod Ricard UK (PRUK) has appointment Leanne Banks to the position of marketing director, replacing Raja Banerji.

Fourth alcohol ban for South Africa

Published: 28 June, 2021

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a total ban on the sale of alcohol for the fourth time since the start of the pandemic.

The Diversity of Argentina

Published: 28 June, 2021

James Lawrence reports from the recent Harpers webinar.

Long read: Will this be the decade the wine industry ditches glass?

Published: 24 June, 2021

Émilie Steckenborn, sommelier, education consultant and creator of the Bottled in China podcast, delves into the wine industry’s reliance on often coloured, non-recyclable glass while giving the lowdown on this year’s biggest sustainable launches.

TaxPayers’ Alliance backs tax cuts for wine producers

Published: 24 June, 2021

The TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) has added its voice of support for the English wine industry calling for an end to the “unfair tax system that is crippling the industry”.