Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Indie Brands launches to fill gap in luxury spirits market

Published: 09 March, 2012

Indie Brands, a specialist spirits distribution company which aims to fill a gap in the luxury brands arena, has been launched.

Jascots launches same day Saturday delivery service

Published: 08 March, 2012

On-trade supplier Jascots is launching a same day free delivery service on Saturdays for its London customers.

Indie merchant James Nicholson appoints MW

Published: 08 March, 2012

Northern Ireland's James Nicholson merchants has appointed a Master of Wine to its buying team.

Barwell & Jones revamps as wine agency

Published: 08 March, 2012

Barwell & Jones is set to relaunch as a pure wine agency with a portfolio of 12 wineries.

Bottle Apostle opens second shop

Published: 08 March, 2012

Independent wine merchant, Bottle Apostle is to open its second shop in North London.

Bushmills to host whiskey and music festival

Published: 08 March, 2012

The Old Bushmills Distillery in Northern Ireland will play host to a whiskey and music festival in June.

Former Thierry's winemaker joins M&S

Published: 08 March, 2012

Marks & Spencer is expanding its wine team with the addition of a new winemaker.

Momentum builds for second Malbec World Day

Published: 08 March, 2012

Wines of Argentina is gearing up for the second annual Malbec World Day on April 17, and it hopes to build on last year's significant sales boost.

Sterling trades in tight range as risk appetite drives market

Published: 08 March, 2012

Sterling traded in a fairly tight range against both the US dollar and the euro yesterday as markets fears subsided and risk appetite began to drive the market.

Bristol to have Love Wine Festival

Published: 07 March, 2012

The creator and founder of Bristol and Bath's food festivals Love Food, has launched a Love Wine Festival, that aims to focus on natural wines and English producers, and showcase local merchants.

Galvin at Windows launches St George's Day British beer menu

Published: 07 March, 2012

London's Michelin-starred restaurant Galvin at Windows is to launch a British beer and food matching menu for St George's Day.

Negociants UK to sell direct to independents

Published: 07 March, 2012

Yalumba owned, Negociants UK is to begin selling its wines direct to independent merchants and restaurants.

Nicole Rolet launches The Extreme Wine Experience 2012

Published: 07 March, 2012

Nicole Rolet, owner of Chene Bleu wines has created The Extreme Wine Experience 2012, a five day intensive wine course which includes hands-on experience in the vineyard.

Sterling has "poor" day against euro and dollar

Published: 07 March, 2012

Sterling had a poor day yesterday, losing over one and a half cents against the US dollar and falling against the euro as risk aversion drove the market.

New Zealand pulls out of LIWF

Published: 06 March, 2012

New Zealand Winegrowers has pulled out of London International Wine Fair - but organisers insist it is no reflection of how Kiwi wines are performing in the UK.

On-trade hit hardest as consumers rein in spending

Published: 06 March, 2012

The on-trade is being hit the hardest, as consumers continue to rein in their spending, according to the latest WSTA Market Report.

FirstCape gets behind rugby sponsorship

Published: 06 March, 2012

South African wine brand FirstCape is kicking off its sponsorship of the forthcoming British and Irish Lions Tour of Australia with the launch of an online wine club.

Auchentoshan launches exclusive travel sector range

Published: 06 March, 2012

Auchentoshan is to launch an exclusive range for the travel retail sector, consisting of four core permanent expressions, plus two limited editions released each year.

Sterling strengthens despite weak PMI data

Published: 06 March, 2012

Sterling had a strong day yesterday strengthening against the majority of currencies although it did remain fairly flat against the euro.

Savanna Cider announces summer campaign

Published: 05 March, 2012

South African brand, Savanna Cider has announced its most significant investment in the UK to date, on the back of its claimed annual off-trade growth of 72%.