Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Millésimé 2004 released

Published: 19 March, 2012

Pernod Ricard has released its 2004, G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Millésimé, from what is claims to be an "exceptional year".

Parker: 'I should have scrutinised Jay Miller a lot more'

Published: 19 March, 2012

Robert Parker has admitted that "did not supervise Jay Miller as effectively as I should have" over the scandal surrounding visits to Spanish wineries.

Third vintage of Balblair 1989 released

Published: 19 March, 2012

International Beverage Holdings has unveiled the third release of the 1989 vintage of Balblair Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Budget: consumers face 44p hike on bottle of wine

Published: 16 March, 2012

Consumers face a price hike of 44p per bottle of wine in the wake of duty and retailer increases next week.

Stolichnaya adds Chocolat Razberi to flavour portfolio

Published: 16 March, 2012

Adding to its portfolio of flavoured vodkas, Stolichnaya has launched new flavour variant, Stoli Chocolat Razberi.

Parker: will there ever be a vintage as good as 2009?

Published: 16 March, 2012

Ahead of 2011 en-primeur tastings in Bordeaux, Robert Parker casts doubt on whether there will ever be a repeat of the 2009 vintage - to which he awarded near-perfect scores.

Sterling has steady week

Published: 16 March, 2012

Sterling has had a steady week, marginally gaining against the euro and losing against the US dollar.

Lanson: Champagne shoppers don't buy on price alone

Published: 15 March, 2012

Seven in 10 Champagne consumers buy based on brand and price, according to new research carried out by Lanson International.

Six in 10 consumers willing to pay £7+ on wine, says Pernod Ricard

Published: 15 March, 2012

Since 58% of shoppers are willing to trade up on wine, but only 11% do, Pernod Ricard is stepping up its premium push.

Demand drives Champagne Philipponnat to announce allocation only

Published: 15 March, 2012

For the first time in its 490 year history, Champagne Philipponnat has announced allocation only sales for its Clos des Goisses.

Vinoteca to open third London site

Published: 15 March, 2012

Vinoteca is to open its third wine bar, dining room and wine shop in Soho, in mid April.

Sterling has mixed day

Published: 15 March, 2012

Sterling had a mixed day yesterday, strengthening against the majority of currencies including New Zealand and Australian dollars, before weaker than expected unemployment data halted the rally.

Legacy Wines adds New Zealand brand Shorn

Published: 14 March, 2012

Legacy Wines, the recently launched impulse, export and on-trade division of Manchester-based Kingsland Wines & Spirits has added New Zealand brand Shorn to its portfolio.

Bibendum to promote English wines and spirits

Published: 14 March, 2012

Bibendum is launching a summer campaign to promote English wines and spirits to the on-trade.

Tesco's fine wine sales grow

Published: 14 March, 2012

Tesco's fine wine revamp has paid off - the retailer has seen sales jump 50% in the past year.

Prestige Champagne tipped for growth

Published: 14 March, 2012

The popularity of Prestige Cuvée Champagne is on the up and could lead to a resurgence in Vintage and Blanc de Blanc styles, according to the UK Champagne Agents' Association.

Naked Wines offers $1million in global winemaker competition

Published: 14 March, 2012

Online wine retailer Naked Wines, is launching a global winemaking competition, that will guarantee $1million investment fund for the winners.

Sterling strengthens against majority of currencies

Published: 14 March, 2012

Sterling had a strong day yesterday strengthening against the majority of currencies and rising more than one cent against the euro to around €1.20/£1 interbank.