Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Distell to preview Nederburg wines at LIWF

Published: 10 May, 2013

Distell is to preview its wines for the Nederburg Auction at the London International Wine Fair.

Japanese whisky company brings beer to UK

Published: 10 May, 2013

Japanese whisky specialist Number One Drinks Company has started importing Japanese beers.

Funkin to invest £500k in at-home opportunity

Published: 10 May, 2013

Cocktail mixers company Funkin is to invest more than £500,000 this summer in an attempt to "grow cocktail awareness and the at-home cocktail opportunity".

Hardys celebrates its 160th anniversary

Published: 09 May, 2013

Hardys is celebrating 160 years of winemaking with new launches and commemorative packaging.

Ian MacLeod relaunches Tamdhu with 10 YO whisky

Published: 09 May, 2013

Ian MacLeod Distillers celebrated the relaunch of its Tamdhu Distillery this week with the release of a 10-year-old...

Laithwaite's signs David Gower as brand ambassador

Published: 09 May, 2013

Laithwaite's Wine has announced ex-England cricket captain, David Gower, will take on the role of brand ambassador for the company.

Ardbeg celebrates next limited edition release with Ardbog Day on June 1

Published: 09 May, 2013

Ardbeg, the single malt scotch whisky producer, has announced its latest limited edition whisky will be called Ardbog and is to host a special "Ardbog Day" on June 1 to celebrate its launch.

Trade praises absence of minimum pricing in Queen's speech

Published: 09 May, 2013

The government's decision not to include alcohol minimum pricing in the Queen's speech has been praised by the trade.

Penfolds releases Icon collection including 100 point 2008 Grange

Published: 08 May, 2013

Penfolds has launched its latest Icon and Luxury collection, including the release of the 100 point 2008 Grange vintage (RRP £500).

New managing director for Winery Exchange

Published: 08 May, 2013

Winery Exchange, the wines, beers and spirits own and private-label supplier has appointed Rufus Weston as the new managing director for its UK and European business.

Fells makes new appointments

Published: 08 May, 2013

Fells has announced the appointment of two additional members to its sales team.

Diageo chief executive to step down

Published: 08 May, 2013

Diageo chief executive Paul Walsh has announced he is to retire from the company and will be replaced by Ivan Menezes from July 1, 2013.

Bruno Kessler takes over presidency of Anivin to help drive the Vin de France category

Published: 07 May, 2013

Bruno Kessler has been voted the new president of French body, Anivin, that has helped spearhead the growth of the Vin de France wine category.

Naked Wines to help English winemaker Katie Jones recover from destroyed vintage

Published: 06 May, 2013

Naked Wines hopes to help English winemaker Katie Jones get back on her feet after her entire white wine vintage was destroyed by vandals at her winery in Languedoc, south west France last month.