Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

FirstCape Wines rebrands with a roar

Published: 08 October, 2008

FirstCape Wines, the Official Wine of the British & Irish Lions and South Africa's fastest-growing light wine brand, has unveiled its new Lions packaging.

Clink! Wines unleashes first wine brand Le Beast

Published: 06 October, 2008

"Making French Wine Fun" is the underlying philosophy of Le Beast - the first brand from newly created, Clink! Wines Ltd. With the aim of putting the Languedoc firmly on the map and promising to help France claw its way back to its historic number 1 status, 'Le Beast unveils itself at the 'Sopexa Autumn French Wines Tasting', on the 8th October 2008.

La Gioiosa wins new Bargain Booze listings

Published: 06 October, 2008

The Number 1 Italian wine brand in the UK, La Gioiosa, has won 2 new listings for its wines in 3L BIB size with Bargain Booze.

Arniston Bay launches new range exclusively to Asda

Published: 06 October, 2008

South African wine producer, Arniston Bay is to launch a new range of value for money wines into the UK market. Arniston Bay: The Reef will comprise three easy drinking wines - a red, white and rosé - and will launch exclusively into Asda on 11th October.

Foster's debuts Pink Piccolo to UK on-trade

Published: 06 October, 2008

Following great success in the Grocery sector, Pink, the glamorous and fun Australian rosé sparkling wine brand from Yellowglen, will hit the UK on-trade for the first time this month.

Arniston Bay announces sales jump and portfolio expansion

Published: 01 October, 2008

Leading South African wine producer, the company of wine people, has announced an increase of 21.9% in sales of its flagship brand Arniston Bay.* This is largely driven by the success of the brand within the impulse sector and the launch of its revolutionary, environmentally friendly packaging format, the Arniston Bay pouch.

New winemaker makes fashionable entrance to market

Published: 01 October, 2008

New wine producer Invivo has launched its limited release 2008 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in an exciting collaboration with iconic New Zealand fashion designer Zambesi.

Viña Ventisquero re-launches off-trade wine selection

Published: 01 October, 2008

Leading Chilean winery Viña Ventisquero has relaunched its off-trade focused Yali Winemaker Selection wines to fly the green flag for the company's commitment to environmental practices - a cause it has supported since its inception ten years ago.

Vergelegen launches vintage "V"

Published: 26 September, 2008

Premium South African winery, Vergelegen has launched the 2004 vintage of "V" - its flagship wine - onto the UK market. The wine, which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (90%), Merlot (7%) and Cabernet Franc (3%), has an RRP of £56 and is targeted at both the high end retailers and on-trade. The 2004 is the third vintage of "V" to be released in the UK.

PLB adds new rosé to German range

Published: 24 September, 2008

PLB has extended its d:vine range from Germany, which it co-owns with Moselland, with the addition of a Pinot Noir Rosé QbA 2007. Targeted at the Off-Trade, it joins the Pinot Grigio QbA 2007 at an RRP of £4.98.

Bowmore matures limited edition whisky in wine casks

Published: 22 September, 2008

Bowmore Distillery, home to Islay's oldest single malt whisky has proudly launched its latest limited edition expression, Bowmore 16 Year Old Wine Cask Matured.

Hugo & Henry launch drip catching promotional tool

Published: 15 September, 2008

Hugo & Henry have launched a multi purpose drip catcher which also offers branding opportunities for advertisers.

Loius Roederer brings packaging "up-to-date"

Published: 10 September, 2008

The way a product is presented to its audience is very important and the outward appearance acts as a sign of the times. Times change and we at Champagne Louis Roederer wanted to bring packaging up-to-date with a more contemporary design which would allow us to emphasise the distinctiveness of Louis Roederer.

Chilano launches entry-level range

Published: 05 September, 2008

Vibrant Chilean brand Chilano is set to provide some much-needed cheer in today's economic doom and gloom with the introduction of a new £3.99 entry-level range. The Chilano 'Generics' trio has been created to extend both the brand's appeal and its existing Consumer base and will be unveiled at September's Wines of Chile tasting.

New look for Veuve du Vernay

Published: 03 September, 2008

Patriarche Wine Agencies, the UK subsidiary of French wine giant Groupe Patriarche in Beaune, announces the re-launch of sparkling wine brand Veuve du Vernay into the UK.

Montpeyroux Estates makes a fashion statement

Published: 01 September, 2008

Fashion designer Christian Audigier, has joined forces with Montpeyroux Estates in southern France to create a new range of stylish, fun wines. The striking bottle designs, inspired by Audigier's rock 'n' roll street style and Hollywood glam, feature the iconic work of world famous tattoo artist Ed Hardy.

La Gioiosa unveils new packaging

Published: 29 August, 2008

Italian Wine brand La Gioiosa has unveiled new labels for their range of still wines in the UK market.

New Look for Veuve Du Vernay

Published: 29 August, 2008

Patriarche Wine Agencies, the UK subsidiary of French wine giant Groupe Patriarche in Beaune, announces the re-launch of sparkling wine brand Veuve du Vernay into the UK.

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Arniston Bay launches limited edition range

Published: 26 August, 2008

Arniston Bay, the South African wine producer, is to launch a parcel of Limited Release wines into the UK market. The Arniston Bay Limited Release range is a premium addition to the portfolio and comprises two single varietal wines - Limited Release Shiraz 2007 and Limited Release Sauvignon Blanc 2008. Limited Release will go on sale in August in Co-op stores UK wide.

Constellation Europe launches celebrity wine brand

Published: 26 August, 2008

Constellation Europe's Stowells, one of the UK's top 5 wine brands, has teamed up with former Emmerdale TV star and Hell's Kitchen runner-up, Adele Silva. Adele has produced her own limited edition Stowells wines as part of a campaign to help demystify wine for female consumers and drive awareness of the brand.