Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Dublin City Gin aims to replicate Irish success across the UK

Published: 12 October, 2016

The team behind the award-winning Dublin City Gin are targeting the UK market just months after launch.

English vineyards report exceptional vintage for 2016

Published: 12 October, 2016

Wine producers across England are reporting an exceptional vintage as harvesting gets under way.

Borough Wines boosts team with two key hires

Published: 11 October, 2016

Independent London retailer Borough Wines & Beers has added two new senior appointments to its team as it continues its rapid expansion.

Former Accolade brand manager launches trade-focused wine school

Published: 11 October, 2016

A new wine school has been launched offering bespoke training services to staff across both the off- and the on-trade.

Bolney Wine Estates to double production with £2m investment

Published: 10 October, 2016

West Sussex vineyard Bolney Wine Estates is set to announce a £2m investment this week, the Guardian has reported.

Jura wines to partner with Comté for 2016 tasting

Published: 10 October, 2016

This year's Jura wine trade and press tasting will feature the region's other principal export - Comté cheese - for the first time.

Bristol-based micro-distillery Psychopomp expands into retail premises

Published: 01 April, 2016

Bristol's Psychopomp micro-distillery is to open retail premises on the city's St Michael's Hill, close to the university.

Thiénot Bordeaux-Champagne taps Dagley for UK commercial role

Published: 01 April, 2016

Thiénot Bordeaux-Champagne has appointed ex-Majestic buyer, Nick Dagley as its new commercial director for the UK and Ireland.

Sales of Rioja up 35% in China in 2015

Published: 01 April, 2016

Sales of Rioja in China rose by 35% in 2015, according to figures from the Consejo Regulador DOCa Rioja.

#HotCraftSpirits campaign to partner with online drinks retailer 31Dover.com

Published: 01 April, 2016

Specialist online drinks retailer 31Dover.com has partnered with Twitter campaign #HotCraftSpirits, which is seeking to identify the most popular craft spirit brands in the UK.

Halewood unveils new four-strong craft spirit range

Published: 31 March, 2016

Independent drinks manufacturer and distributor Halewood International is launching a new range of craft spirits to target younger millenniel drinkers thirsty for new flavour combinations and drink experiences.

Graham's Port and BBR mark royal birthday with unique limited edition release

Published: 31 March, 2016

Graham's Port is partnering with Berry Bros. & Rudd on a limited edition Port to mark the forthcoming 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.

French students eliminate laboratories from wine-production process

Published: 31 March, 2016

A new device for monitoring the quality of wine as it matures has been developed by a team of students from Université Paris-Saclay in France.

Bodega Argento and Bodega Garzón partner with Latin American St Pancras pop-up

Published: 31 March, 2016

Premium South American wine estates Bodega Argento from Argentina and Uruguay's Bodega Garzón have partnered with newly-launched Latin American pop-up restuarant Una on a series of exclusive supper clubs in the clock tower of London's St Pancras Hotel.

London tasting for Saint-Emilion 2015 vintage announced

Published: 30 March, 2016

The Association de Grands Crus Classés de Saint-Emilion will be bringing representatives of 38 châteaux to London for a tasting next month.

Poetic License gin plans national roll-out after strong regional launch

Published: 30 March, 2016

New Sunderland-based small-batch distillery Poetic License is looking to roll out nationally after a successful launch in the North East late last year.

Chase Distillery marks eighth birthday with San Francisco double gold

Published: 30 March, 2016

Herefordshire-based Chase Distillery is celebrating its eighth birthday this week with a double gold award at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirit Competition for its Williams GB Gin.

Premium yuzu liqueur from Isake International goes on sale in Selfridges

Published: 30 March, 2016

Isake International has announced the launch of a new premium yuzu liqueur, which will be available through Selfridges from next month.

Matugga Rum launches into French market

Published: 29 March, 2016

British premium craft rum, Matugga Rum, has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Société Dugas, one of France's leading distributors of premium and artisan spirits.