Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Dalmore 1962 sells for £125,000

Published: 19 September, 2011

Whyte & Mackay has announced at the Tax Free World Association Show in Cannes, it has sold the most expensive bottle of retail whisky ever.

Sterling rises and rand declines for second week

Published: 19 September, 2011

Sterling rose by 0.7% against a weaker euro, and the rand declined for the second week in a row, due to uncertainty over the euro debt problem.

Villa Maria and Errazuriz 'Get Wine Wise' in Tesco car parks

Published: 19 September, 2011

Villa Maria and Errazuriz wines are to join the 'Get Wine Wise' roadshow sampling campiagn in Tesco car parks, to help drive up value.

Brancott Estate launches campaign through Rugby World Cup

Published: 16 September, 2011

Kiwi wine brand Brancott Estate is capitalising on its Rugby World Cup sponsorship to launch a new ad campaign encouraging consumers to 'stay curious'.

'Promising' Alsace harvest kicks off three weeks early

Published: 16 September, 2011

This year's Alsace harvest began three weeks early, with AOC Crémant d'Alsace starting on August 25 and Grand Cru on September 7.

Bibendum launches on-trade training academies

Published: 16 September, 2011

Bibendum has extended its on-trade training programme to include bespoke academies for larger customers ? combining wine education with business training.

Sterling declined 6.5% against nine currencies in past year

Published: 16 September, 2011

Sterling declined 6.5% against a basket of nine currencies over the past 12 months, making it the second worst performer after the US dollar.

Medoc starts harvesting red grapes

Published: 15 September, 2011

The red harvest began in Dourthe's estates in the Medoc on September 13, under clear blue skies.

Sterling fell to 8-month low against dollar

Published: 15 September, 2011

Sterling fell to an eight-month low versus the dollar and also made losses against the yen, reaching its lowest since January 2009.

'Atypical' Champagne harvest over already

Published: 15 September, 2011

Champagne has finished its second-earliest harvest on record, which growers describe as "atypical".

Consumers still dubious about lower-alcohol wines

Published: 14 September, 2011

Consumers are still wary of lower-alcohol wines despite a mini-boom in the fledgling sector, according to new research.

Health Secretary calls on all drinks firms to sign Responsibility Deal

Published: 14 September, 2011

Health secretary Andrew Lansley has called on all drinks firms to sign up to the Responsibility Deal.

Alcohol charity starts life with £13m funding

Published: 14 September, 2011

A new alcohol charity has pledged to use research to find a solution to the UK's drink problems.

Casella's McPherson joins Rosemount team

Published: 14 September, 2011

Treasury Wine Estates has named Angus McPherson as the new managing director of Australian wine brand Rosemount.

Scottish alcohol raid: one charged

Published: 14 September, 2011

Customs officers in Scotland have disrupted an illegal alcohol network following raids on an industrial unit and an off-licence.

Calls for registration to London's SIVCBD biodynamic tasting

Published: 13 September, 2011

Registration is now open for the UK's largest dedicated tasting of biodynamic wines in November, when over 40 producers will show a range of wines from their respective portfolios.

Positive growth forecast by small leisure firms

Published: 13 September, 2011

Three quarters of small and medium-sized consumer and leisure firms are forecasting 6% growth in the next year, with a third of those predicting a turnover increase of more than 20%.

Sterling falls to eight month low against US dollar

Published: 13 September, 2011

Sterling hit a six month high against the euro yesterday morning of €1.1724/£1, but fell to the lowest level against the US dollar since January.

Dominic Roskrow to present whisky medal winners at Pure Festival

Published: 13 September, 2011

Whisky writer and author of the World's Best Whiskies, Dominic Roskrow is to present The World Whisky Masters Medal Winners at the whisky and music event, the Pure Festival.