Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Brown Brothers next generation targets younger wine consumers

Published: 11 June, 2012

Australian family winery Brown Brothers is gearing up to better target younger consumers via its own younger members.

Famous Grouse launches competition to win cask of whisky

Published: 11 June, 2012

Famous Grouse has launched a competition to win a cask of whisky worth over £7,000.

Chianti classico board agrees on major revamp

Published: 11 June, 2012

Chianti Classico is set for a major overhaul which will see the creation of a new icon level of wine above Riserva.

Spanish bailout weakens sterling against euro

Published: 11 June, 2012

The bailout of Spanish banks over the weekend to the tune of €100bn led to the sterling opening half a cent weaker against the euro and nearly one cent stronger against the US$.

GH Mumm launches Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Published: 11 June, 2012

GH Mumm is celebrating 130 years of Cramant with the launch of its Blanc de Blancs, which replaces Mumm de Cramant.

Appleton Estate launches 50 year old rum

Published: 11 June, 2012

J. Wray & Nephew owned Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum has unveiled a 50 Year Old Jamaica Rum, which is claimed by the company to be the world's oldest.

Appleton Estate launches 'world's oldest rum'

Published: 10 June, 2012

J. Wray & Nephew owned Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum has unveiled a 50 Year Old Jamaica Rum, which is claimed by the company to be the world's oldest.

First Drinks adds Reyka to portfolio

Published: 08 June, 2012

First Drinks has added William Grant & Sons-owned premium Icelandic vodka Reyka to its portfolio.

McGuigan Wines to roll out City Vineyard in Dublin

Published: 08 June, 2012

Australian brand McGuigan Wines is to celebrate its Irish market by rolling out its City Vineyard campaign in Dublin.

Vinho Verde tasting highlights top producers

Published: 08 June, 2012

Wines from 16 of Vinho Verde's top producers will be showcased at The Boys of Summer tasting on June 27 in London.

Searcys plans to 'substantially expand' Champagne bars

Published: 08 June, 2012

Searcys is planning to "substantially expand" its retail arm with the development of two new concepts allied to its Champagne bar and restaurant side.

Record numbers taking Master of Wine exams

Published: 08 June, 2012

The Institute of Masters of Wine has reported a record number of students taking the MW exams.

Pernod Ricard UK launches responsibility campaign

Published: 08 June, 2012

Pernod Ricard UK joined 18,000 employees from across the globe to encourage parents to talk to their children about responsible drinking, in its second Responsib'ALL Day campaign.

Sterling has volatile week

Published: 08 June, 2012

Sterling had a fairly mixed week with significant and rapid movements during the course of a day.

Sterling strengthens against US dollar

Published: 07 June, 2012

Sterling had a mixed day yesterday, weakening off against the commodity backed currencies, but strengthening against the safe havens such as the US dollar as risk appetite returned.

Pernod Ricard launches second 'Responsib'ALL Day' campaign

Published: 07 June, 2012

Pernod Ricard UK, joined 18,000 employees from across the globe to encourage parents to talk to their children about responsible drinking, in its second 'Responsib'ALL Day' campaign.

Liberty Wines spends £4.5m on bespoke premises

Published: 07 June, 2012

Liberty Wines is spending £4.5 million on a bespoke office and warehouse in Clapham, following its best-ever year last year.

Supermarkets buoyant over Jubilee sparkling wine sales

Published: 07 June, 2012

The major multiples are jubilant over sparkling wine sales this bank holiday, with M&S reporting its biggest-ever week for bubbles, Waitrose seeing English wines sales soar 96% and Asda recording an 85% jump in Champagne.

Boost for English wine around Jubilee

Published: 07 June, 2012

UK wine producers benefited from the Jubilee celebrations and a high-profile media presence, by seeing a record average 80%-plus increase in sales.

Independents' Day fast approaches

Published: 07 June, 2012

The Queen's Jubilee celebrations may be over but local retailers are being encouraged to keep their bunting up with Independents' Day just around the corner.