Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Illegal alcohol kills 15 in Russia

Published: 27 November, 2015

Counterfeit alcohol has killed 15 people in the last two weeks, according to authorities in Russia.

Martin Miller's beats Jensen's to win Graphic Bar Gin-Off final

Published: 27 November, 2015

Martin Miller's Gin has won the inagural Gin-Off competition final held by London's Graphic Bar earlier this week.

Distell embarks on US spirits joint venture with Terlato Wine Group

Published: 27 November, 2015

South Africa's Distell Group has announced a joint venture with the Terlato Wine Group in the US.

Sales up at Rémy Cointreau but organic growth down

Published: 27 November, 2015

Sales at Rémy Cointreau rose to £353 million in the six months to September 30, the company has announced.

Ridgeview wins prestigious UK Wine Guild award

Published: 27 November, 2015

Sussex-based Ridgeview Wine Estate has won the UK Wine Guild's Highest Achievement Award, in a ceremony at the Wine Guild Winter Banquet at London's Vintners' Hall earlier this week.

The Glenrothes unveils rare 1969 vintage at Abbey Road studios

Published: 26 November, 2015

Award-winning Speyside distillery, The Glenrothes, launched a new tasting platform at Abbey Road Studios this week.

SNP backs small wine measures to tackle Scotland's alcohol problem

Published: 26 November, 2015

Wine drinkers in Scotland will be offered small measures as part of a new pilot scheme to reduce alcohol consumption, launched yesterday.

Broadland sales up 20%, ahead of ambitious 12-year growth plans

Published: 26 November, 2015

Turnover at Norwich-based wine supplier Broadland Wineries is up 20% year on year to XXXX, the company has reported.

New Zealand strengthens hold on premium price points in the UK

Published: 26 November, 2015

New Zealand wines continue to dominate sales at premium price points in the UK market, according to data from Nielsen.

Matthew Clark adds Champagne Doyard to Wines of Distinction

Published: 26 November, 2015

On-trade distributor Matthew Clark has added Champagne Doyard to its premium Wines of Distinction portfolio

New premium gin brand targets luxury retail market

Published: 25 November, 2015

Givinity, a new ultra-premium gin brand, launched this week at the Corinthia Hotel in Westminster.

Slovenia's Puklavec winery finds friends in Waitrose

Published: 25 November, 2015

Slovenian family-owned winery Puklavec & Friends has won nationwide listings for two of its wines in Waitrose.

Arbikie marks first birthday with Scottish chipotle vodka

Published: 25 November, 2015

Arbikie Highland Estate is celebrating its first birthday with the release of a Chilli Vodka.

UK leisure spending rises on back of family outings

Published: 25 November, 2015

Families are driving a rise in UK leisure spending, according to a new survey released today

Benevolent Northern Ball raises over £21,000

Published: 25 November, 2015

The Benevolent Northern Ball, which was held last Friday at The Mere Resort in Knutsford, Cheshire has raised over £21,000.

Oddbins launches tongue-in-cheek Black Friday campaign

Published: 24 November, 2015

Award-winning high-street retailer Oddbins has launched a campaign highlighting the growing opposition to Black Friday in the UK.

English vineyard wins top prize at UK's first Fizz Festival

Published: 24 November, 2015

Cornish winery Camel Valley has taken first prize at the inaugural UK Fizz Festival with its Pinot Noir Rosé.

Bancroft strengthens management, on-trade, fine-wine teams

Published: 24 November, 2015

London-based specialist wine distributor Bancroft Wines has announced a range of senior and sales appointments as part of its ambitious expansion plans.