Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Insights: White wine renaissance

Published: 28 September, 2016

Sales of premium whites are on the up, but restaurants still see red when it comes to higher-end sales.

Unprecedented weather has had "major impact" on Champagne economy

Published: 28 September, 2016

Frost, mildew and scalding weather in 2016 has had a "major impact" on Champagne, accounting for as much as 80% crop losses in one area before the harvest even began.

Dirty Dozen tasting attracts the on-trade crowd

Published: 28 September, 2016

The Dirty Dozen tasting held yesterday in London attracted sommeliers and buyers from across the trade looking for more esoteric and off the beaten track wines.

Aldi launches first English sparkler

Published: 28 September, 2016

In response to increasing consumer demand for home-grown fizz, Aldi is launching its first English sparkling wine.

Wines from Rioja's 10X10 returns for second year

Published: 28 September, 2016

Wines from Rioja is once again preparing to unveil its 10x10 line-up of some of the region's most outstanding wines.

Isla Negra partners with English Heritage

Published: 27 September, 2016

Concha y Toro's Isla Negra brand has partnered with English Heritage to offer two-for-one entry into all the sites the organisation looks after.

Aldi's expanded Christmas wine and spirit ranges focus on premium and innovation

Published: 27 September, 2016

Aldi's Christmas wine and spirit ranges provides some great insight into where the business may go over the next 12 months including an expanded range of premium wine and spirit products.

Aldi trials craft wine range in lead up to Christmas trading period

Published: 27 September, 2016

Aldi is trialling a new 'craft' wine range in 50cl stubbies in effort to attract more millennials over the Christmas trading period into the wine category.

Jerry Lockspeiser: What do wine drinkers really want to know?

Published: 26 September, 2016

Our regular columist Jerry Lockspeiser has published "YOUR WINE QUESTIONS ANSWERED: The 25 things wine drinkers most want to know", with 100% of the revenue recieved donated to the Millione Foundation, which he started with Mike Paul and Cliff Roberson to fund primary schools in Sierra Leone.

Opinion: Five things to consider about the Hong Kong market

Published: 26 September, 2016

There is no doubt that Hong Kong is one of the most exciting wine hub in Asia and a gateway for merchants that want to get into the Chinese market.

Berkmann Wine Cellars teams up with Marlborough wine producer

Published: 23 September, 2016

Berkmann Wine Cellars will become the exclusive agent in the UK for New Zealand producer, Mahi Wines.

Brexit is a chance to "simplify" international trade agreements, says Taylors Wines MD

Published: 23 September, 2016

At last week's WSTA conference, CEO Mile Beale announced the association is already starting to lay the groundwork for post-Brexit trade agreements by entering into discussions with counterparts in Australia and New Zealand.

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

Published: 23 September, 2016

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.

English sparkling wine had its best summer yet, says Vivino

Published: 22 September, 2016

English sparkling wine hit an all time high in the UK this summer, according to wine app, Vivino.

National Champagne Week aiming to improve Champagne's approachability

Published: 22 September, 2016

National Champagne Week returns for the fourth time next month, aiming to bring the ever popular French fizz to a new audience.

The Drinks Wholesaler: A little of what they like

Published: 21 September, 2016

Welcome to our autumn issue of Drinks Wholesaler, which is packed with the usual medley of analysis, insights, viewpoints and features, plus original research into the wine market, commissioned and shared by Crown Cellars, appearing for the first time here.

Tesco on top as UK supermarkets fight back

Published: 21 September, 2016

For the first time in at least two years, the UK's leading supermarkets experienced two consecutive months of growth in both money taken at the till and volume of goods sold.

Shares plunge 25% at Majestic following profit warning

Published: 21 September, 2016

Shares of Britain's largest specialist wine retailer plummeted this morning following an announcement from the company that it expects profits to fall far below expectations in 2017.

Enotria&Coe to host panel discussion with female game-changers

Published: 21 September, 2016

Wholesaler and importer Enotria&Coe are hosting a panel discussion and tasting with a line-up of top women working in wine.

Rising stars to appear at first Sud de France tasting since Occitanie extension

Published: 21 September, 2016

The body which overseas an promotes premium wines from the southern France, is due to hold its first annual tasting since the Occitanie region was extended to include both the Languedoc-Roussillon and the Sud Ouest.