Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Arkansas says 'yes' to Sunday sales

Published: 09 March, 2009

Arkansas has become the 36th US state to repeal a so-called Blue Law which bans take-home liquor sales on Sundays.

Peter Duff: an obituary

Published: 09 March, 2009

Following the death of Peter Duff we are happy to publish this obituary that has been compiled by Alcohol in Moderation in memory of its founder and the father of its executive director, Helena Conibear

Australian Wine Heroes Return to UK

Published: 09 March, 2009

AUSTRALIAN WINE HEROES RETURN TO UK

Australian wine exports still falling in UK

Published: 09 March, 2009

UK imports of Australian wine fell by 8.7% in the year to February, according to new figures from the Australian Wine & Brandy Corporation.

Majestic buys Lay & Wheeler

Published: 07 March, 2009

Majestic has made a surprise deviation from its usual policy of organic growth with the takeover of Lay & Wheeler.

Pink Elephant supplier opens in Ireland

Published: 07 March, 2009

Pink Elephant supplier 10 International has created a sister company in Ireland.

Former wine chief dies alongside wife

Published: 06 March, 2009

The British cancer patient who ended his life alongside his wife at a voluntary euthanasia clinic in Switzerland had been the secretary general of the Wine Guild of the United Kingdom, it has emerged.

Rosemount's Denman winery for sale

Published: 06 March, 2009

Reports from Australia say that the famous Rosemount Estate winery at Denman in the Hunter Valley will be closed unless Foster's can find a buyer.

Corby extends Stolly deal

Published: 06 March, 2009

Corby Distilleries has extending a deal to act as agent for Stolichanya Russian vodka in Canada for another five years.

Largest whisky collection arrives in Scotland

Published: 05 March, 2009

The world's largest whisky collection will arrive at its new home in Scotland today after being bought by Diageo.

US firefighter support from Jim Beam

Published: 05 March, 2009

Jim Beam is expanding its support for a firefighters' charity in the US, set up after the 9/11 attacks of 2001.

Grape joins Seagram's gin range

Published: 05 March, 2009

Pernod Ricard has added a grape flavour to its Seagram's Twisted Gin range in the US market.

Sotheby's sales soar

Published: 05 March, 2009

Sotheby's has bucked the trend of economic gloom after the auction house's latest wine sale netted receipts of nearly £600,000, some 10% above its top estimate.

Co-op weighs up switch to plastic bottles

Published: 05 March, 2009

The Co-operative Group is considering moving more of its own-label spirits to plastic bottles after introducing PET packaging for its 35cl Special Dry Imperial Vodka.

Sovio boss considers appeal after wine ruling

Published: 04 March, 2009

The producers of a reduced-alcohol wine have hit out at bureaucrats after losing their two-year battle with the Food Standards Agency.

Argentina Wine Awards 2009 results

Published: 04 March, 2009

This year's Argentina Wine Awards have been announced following an international judging session in Mendoza.

Regional drinking habits revealed

Published: 03 March, 2009

People from the north of England are more likely to drink lager than southerners, whose preferred tipple is white wine, according to new research into the drinking habits of Brits.

Fury over Scottish crackdown

Published: 03 March, 2009

Radical plans by the Scottish Government to cap the price of alcohol and ban alcohol promotions have been met with fury by those in the drinks industry.