Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Alcohol strongly linked to Cancer

Published: 23 July, 2008

Millions of people are at risk of getting cancer unless they slash levels of alcohol and red meat in their diets, a report from the World Cancer Research Fund has revealed.

9-litre Ornellaia sells for 16,000

Published: 23 July, 2008

A Salmanazar, or 9-litre bottle of Ornellaia 2005 has sold for 16,200 ($33,600) at Christie's in New York.

Competition Commission latest on retailers

Published: 23 July, 2008

Consumer choice could be limited by supermarket dominance, the Competition Commission (CC) said this morning.

Red wine reduces cancer risks

Published: 23 July, 2008

New research shows drinking the equivalent of a bottle of red wine a day reduces the risk of getting cancer.

Beringer launches ad campaign

Published: 23 July, 2008

Californian brand Beringer has invested a "six-figure sum" to launch its first-ever UK advertising campaign in a bid to get consumers to trade up from the sub-5 Californian category.

Raynaud fails to squash Robert Parker expos

Published: 23 July, 2008

FRANCE: Bordeaux's Alain Raynaud has failed in his legal attempt to strike passages from the Robert Parker expos, published in France.

Morrisons takes on wine trading manager

Published: 23 July, 2008

Supermarket Morrisons looks set to increase its wine selling activities with the appointments of Dr Arabella Woodrow MW as its wine team's trading manager.

Adnams opens sixth store

Published: 23 July, 2008

Brewers-to-retailer Adnams has opened its latest Cellar & Kitchen shop in Saffron Waldon, Essex.

Pernod focus on Creek, Montana and Viejo

Published: 23 July, 2008

Pernod Ricard will focus on three wine brands this year - Jacob's Creek, Montana and Campo Viejo.

Justerini's chair to step down

Published: 23 July, 2008

Fine wine merchant Justerini & Brooks has announced its chairman will retire in December after 40 years with the company.

Risk-free wine purchases from Asda

Published: 23 July, 2008

Asda is launching a range of mini wine taster bottles to help shoppers select new wines.

Wines of Germany goes blogging

Published: 23 July, 2008

Sommeliers and wine writers to contribute to the blogging function on the revamped website.

Bordeaux harvest: day 25

Published: 23 July, 2008

The Bordelais move into the cellar as the true quality of the 2007 is gauged

Smoking ban fails to damage nightclub demand

Published: 23 July, 2008

Nightclub operator Luminar believes the smoking ban has had a marginal impact' on its business.

Sparkling wine sales beat summer weather blues

Published: 23 July, 2008

Poor summer weather didn't prevent UK sparkling wine sales climbing 7% by value and 3% by volume, according to AC Nielsen off trade figures.

Convenience Awards 2008 launched

Published: 23 July, 2008

Our sister magazine, Checkout, has launched its 2008 Convenience Awards with a call for entries.

The German Wine Institute reaches out to consumers

Published: 23 July, 2008

The German Wine Institute (GWI) is to restructure its domestic and export marketing departments in a bid to change the way German wine is perceived by the consumer.

Delta Two increases Sainsbury offer

Published: 23 July, 2008

Deadline of November 8 given for Delta Two to make a formal offer

Fladgate take on new Quinta

Published: 23 July, 2008

The Fladgate Partnership has acquired Quinta da Eira Velha - another grade A 50 hectare property in the Douro bringing its total vineyard area to 800 ha.