Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Connoisseur Estates hires premium wine sales managers

Published: 29 January, 2013

Berkshire-based wine agency Connoisseur Estates has appointed two regional managers to handle sales of its premium wines.

The Guardian's coverage has potential for "unimaginable damage", warns WOSA

Published: 28 January, 2013

Wines of South Africa has accused The Guardian of potentially causing "unimaginable damage" to the industry.

Kleine Zalze hires new winemaker

Published: 25 January, 2013

South African wine estate Kleine Zalze has appointed RJ Botha as winemaker.

How will you be changing your wine list this year?

Published: 24 January, 2013

As we go into 2013, we ask three industry sommeliers from Sketch, Coq d'Argent and Launceston Place how they'll be looking at changing their wine lists this year.

Bulk wine will boost branded wine

Published: 24 January, 2013

As value rises on the producer side of the supply chain due to reducing global wine stocks and increasing shortages in many key producing countries...

Ross Carter appointed exhibition director for LIWF

Published: 24 January, 2013

Former event manager for the London International Wine Fair, Ross Carter, has returned as exhibition director, replacing James Murray who left Brintex last week.

Maison Sichel reports 21% uplift in value

Published: 23 January, 2013

Bordeaux-based producer and négociant Maison Sichel has reported a 21% value growth for 2012, making it the company's second best year since it was established in 1883.

Last chance to register for South Africa tasting

Published: 23 January, 2013

There are just a few places remaining at Harpers' upcoming Cape Crusaders - Wines for your Business tasting, which will take place on January 29.

How will you change your wine list in 2013?

Published: 22 January, 2013

As we go into 2013, we ask some industry sommeliers how they'll be looking at changing on their wine lists this year.

I Heart launches Valentine's Day limited edition

Published: 21 January, 2013

With Christmas safely out the way, the next seasonal trade push is Valentine's Day and neatly jumping on that...

Global wine consumption rises according to Vinexpo

Published: 18 January, 2013

Global wine consumption has risen despite the global economic crisis, according to Vinexpo chief executive Robert Beynat.

Legal challenge to Scots minimum pricing in court

Published: 15 January, 2013

Legal action against the Scottish Government's minimum unit pricing legislation by European drinks bodies has begun today.

BIVB Chablis wine competition winners revealed

Published: 15 January, 2013

The Chablis commission of the Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB) has revealed the award winners from the 2013 annual Chablis wine competition.

South Africa exports set new record

Published: 14 January, 2013

South Africa smashed its previous record to export the largest amount of wine to date in 2012.

Vinexpo gears up for 2013 wine and spirits exhibition

Published: 08 January, 2013

Vinexpo has begun its six-month countdown to its 2013 wine and spirits exhibition, which will take place in Bordeaux from June 16-20.

Bancroft Wines lines up newcomers for annual tasting

Published: 07 January, 2013

Bancroft Wines is claiming to hold its "most comprehensive portfolio tasting ever" on February 5 in London.

VIDEO: Harpers heads to Chile to unearth new varieties

Published: 03 January, 2013

Cool-climate wines made from experimental varieties could be the next big thing for Chile - but a strong marketing message is needed if the wines are ever to gain a loyal following in the UK.

My hopes for 2013: Bibendum's Michael Saunders on standing up for ourselves

Published: 02 January, 2013

2012 is not a year many drinks businesses will look back on fondly. The economy stalled again, the expected Olympic boost never materialised, several very good companies failed to survive and the government continues to threaten us with restrictive legislation.

Wines of Germany announces 2013 events

Published: 21 December, 2012

Wines of Germany have announced a series of events for 2013 which includes the continuation of the 31 Days of German Riesling campaign and Dragon's Den-style competition, called 'Get it on'.