Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Ehrmanns takes Beefsteak Club outside Argentina for the first time

Published: 29 June, 2017

Ehrmanns has added a Tempranillo to its Beefsteak Club portfolio, marking the brand’s first move outside Argentina.

New book explores Georgia's ancient roots

Published: 29 June, 2017

Wine writer and the recently named Fortnum & Mason’s Best Drink Writer of 2017 has published his book on Georgian wine.

A dozen new wines join Tesco's Finest portfolio

Published: 28 June, 2017

Tesco has added 12 wines to its Finest own-label brand just a few months after extending the portfolio with a 10-strong collection of old-world wines.

Garcon obtains IP protection for its flattened wine bottle

Published: 28 June, 2017

Garcon Wines, inventor of the 750ml flattened wine bottle, has been granted IP protection for its Bordeaux and Burgundy wine bottle shapes.

Inaugural bulk wine fair to dock in London

Published: 26 June, 2017

A new fair bulk wine fair is on its way to our shores and is due to cater to the needs of the growing bulk wine industry.

How well do you know your wine myths?

Published: 22 June, 2017

Ours is an industry based as much on stories as it is winemaking, and people as much as the wine itself.

New head of buying at Majestic

Published: 21 June, 2017

Majestic Wine has announced that a new head of buying will step into the role recently vacated by Matt Pym.

Gallo launches spritz summer campaign aimed at female millennials

Published: 20 June, 2017

Global wine company Gallo Family Vineyards are launching a new marketing campaign to promote the range’s new summer variants

TWE aims to subvert French conventions by following “New World sourcing model”

Published: 19 June, 2017

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is threatening to challenge the French status quo with the launch of its newest brand.

WSTA's Miles Beale: No-deal Brexit "unacceptable"

Published: 19 June, 2017

The WSTA has responded to concerns around May’s promise of a "no deal" Brexit, warning it could leave the UK on a “cliff-edge”.

Berry Bros & Rudd. chairman to step down

Published: 19 June, 2017

The long-running chairman of London-based wine and spirit merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd is due to step down from the role.

Hangingditch marks 10 years with Wine Gang wine fair

Published: 16 June, 2017

Hangingditch, the innovative Manchester merchant headed up by Ben Stephenson, is marking its tenth anniversary with a two day tasting event this autumn in Manchester Cathedral.

North South Wines signs UK distribution deal for Kalfu

Published: 15 June, 2017

Chilean producer Viña Ventisquero has appointed North South Wines as the exclusive UK distributor of its ‘lighter style’ Kalfu wine portfolio.

Avina aims to keep bubbles in bottle with new wine stopper

Published: 15 June, 2017

Avina Wine Accessories has launched a bottle stopper designed specifically for sparkling wine.

David Gleave MW: 20 years of Liberty Wines

Published: 14 June, 2017

The year is 1997.

Cono Sur Bicicleta launches Miquel Indurain-inspired limited edition

Published: 14 June, 2017

Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir is marking its status as the official wine of Le Tour de France with a limited edition range.

Myliko extends portfolio with Armenian and Hungarian wineries

Published: 13 June, 2017

Myliko Wines is hoping to tap the trend for ‘emerging countries’ with the addition of Armenian and Hungarian wineries.

Famille Helfrich to release first Margaux vintage

Published: 09 June, 2017

Famille Helfrich is to release the first vintage from its Margaux property - Château La Fortune.

Australian Premium

Published: 08 June, 2017

Generating more than £1.1 billion in off-trade sales alone in the UK each year, Australia is clearly a category to be reckoned with, continuing to lead its nearest rivals Italy, France and the US by quite some degree. In the on-trade, too, while sitting in a far more modest third position, the country racked up a further £366 million worth of sales in 2016, adding another sizeable dose of Down Under flavour to the British wine scene.

Q&A: Phil Innes, owner, Loki Wine

Published: 08 June, 2017

With two new openings planned this year (God of Mischief willing), Loki’s Phil Innes talks to Andrew Catchpole about business and why the indie scene is on a roll.