Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Penfolds releases Bin 620 after 40 year wait

Published: 16 November, 2011

After a wait of over 40 years, Australian producer Penfolds has released Bin 620 Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz 2008.

Napa Valley harvest - "tears to glory"

Published: 16 November, 2011

The Napa Valley harvest 2011 went from "tears to glory" according to Tim Mondavi, owner of Continuum.

Pernod Ricard launches Jacob's Creek 'Always Stay True' campaign

Published: 15 November, 2011

Pernod Ricard UK has unveiled a new campaign for its Australian Jacob's Creek brand, 'Always Stay True'.

Pernod Ricard launches Jacob's Creek 'Always Stay True' campaign

Published: 15 November, 2011

Pernod Ricard UK has unveiled a new campaign for its Australian Jacob's Creek brand, 'Always Stay True'.

Moreno Wines to distribute Marqués de Cáceres

Published: 15 November, 2011

Moreno Wines is to become distributor for Riojan brand, Marqués de Cáceres in England.

ProWein to expand for 2012

Published: 15 November, 2011

ProWein is to open an additional hall at its Düsseldorf's exhibition centre due to exhibitor demand.

October sunshine boosts UK pubs

Published: 15 November, 2011

Pub and restaurant operators had a successful October despite the economic gloom, according to new figures.

Three Barrels offers consumers chance to win 'Ultimate Moments'

Published: 15 November, 2011

First Drinks owned, Three Barrels is launching an off-trade neck collar promotion to support its Ultimate Moments marketing campaign in the run up to Christmas.

Enotria tops on-trade wine league

Published: 15 November, 2011

Enotria has been named the top on-trade wine distributor in the UK in terms of market share.

Sterling falls against dollar due to continued euro zone concerns

Published: 15 November, 2011

Sterling fell against the US dollar on Monday, as concerns over the euro zone's huge debt problems continued to concern investors globally.

Majestic reports half-year profit hike of 20%

Published: 14 November, 2011

Majestic Wine has reported a 20% hike in profits to £8.8 million, with like-for-like sales up 2.7%, in the 26 weeks to September 26.

Sterling strengthens as risk sentiment improves

Published: 14 November, 2011

Sterling strengthened against the US dollar on Friday as risk sentiment improved following expectations that Italy would push through austerity measures.

Sterling strengthened against US dollar on Friday

Published: 14 November, 2011

Sterling strengthened against the US dollar on Friday as risk sentiment improved following expectations that Italy would push through austerity measures.

Gran Orden de Caballeros offers bursary to WSET students

Published: 14 November, 2011

The 'Gran Orden de Caballeros" has created a special bursary for exceptionally promising Advanced Certificate WSET students.

Alcohol Concern calls on MPs to sign charter

Published: 14 November, 2011

Alcohol Concern has launched a charter calling for a "world free of alcohol harm" and is calling on the government to make changes to its forthcoming alcohol strategy.

Red Stag ramps up party night sponsorship

Published: 11 November, 2011

Red Stag by Jim Beam is aiming to increase brand awareness among its target audience in the run up to Christmas through sponsoring a series of cult party nights.

Major TV ad campaign for Bell's

Published: 11 November, 2011

Diageo GB is aiming to maximise the relevance of Bell's blended scotch whisky to its target audience through a new heavyweight marketing campaign.

Diageo launches £1.35m campaign to re-invigorate Bell's

Published: 11 November, 2011

Diageo GB is to re-invigorate and re-position Bell's blended scotch whisky through a new £1.35m TV ad campaign, to help grow the category.

Salentein to up Argentine on-trade presence

Published: 11 November, 2011

Mendoza-based wine group, Salentein, is to extend its on-trade presence by supplying Wine Studio - the premium hotel and restaurant distribution arm of Matthew Clark.