Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Cockburn's of Leith rescued

Published: 04 February, 2010

The Cockburn's of Leith name will survive thanks to a deal between its administrators and Edinburgh Wine Importers.

California hit by UK decline

Published: 03 February, 2010

A decline in exports to the UK has contributed to a fall in California wine shipments for the first time in 16 years, according to data published this week in the USA.

Green charter for Bordeaux producers

Published: 03 February, 2010

Bordeaux wine consultant Olivier Dauga is launching a Green Winemaking Charter for producers in the region.

Consumers reassured on chemicals in wine

Published: 03 February, 2010

A new logo could soon be appearing on wine labels, assuring consumers that the product has only received minimal chemical treatments.

Wolf Blass launches sporting themed campaign

Published: 02 February, 2010

Wolf Blass is launching its largest ever £2 million, sporting themed campaign, which will run throughout 2010.

Bidders interested in stricken wine merchant

Published: 02 February, 2010

Administrators for Cockburns of Leith say they are hopeful of finding a buyer for Scotland's oldest wine merchant.

Buckley leaves Oddbins

Published: 02 February, 2010

Staff changes on Oddbins buying team will see Julie Buckley, leave the company and promotions for its two other buyers.

Clink Wines forges new Australian partnership

Published: 02 February, 2010

Australian wine producer Qualia Wines will join forces in a strategic partnership with UK based, Clink Wines Ltd.

South Africa increases market share

Published: 02 February, 2010

The UK's love for South African wine is growing after it achieved the largest increase in UK market share during 2009.

Wines of Germany launches buy direct website

Published: 01 February, 2010

Wines of Germany has re-launched its website for UK trade and consumers which allows direct links to retailers' websites to enable consumers to buy direct.

Scotland's oldest wine merchant goes into administration

Published: 01 February, 2010

Scotland's oldest wine merchant, Cockburns of Leith, whose customers once included writers Sir Walter Scott and Charles Dickens has been placed into administration.

Mumbai wine conference plagued by Indian customs issues

Published: 29 January, 2010

Up to 90 Spanish wines were removed by Indian customs on the second day of the three-day Taste food and wine conference held in Mumbai.

Aussie crush down but exports rise

Published: 29 January, 2010

Australia's grape crush was down 5.4% in 2008-09, according to official data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Rise in alcohol-related deaths

Published: 29 January, 2010

Trade groups have responded to government figures showing a rise in the number of alcohol-related deaths.

Laurent-Perrier sponsors balcony

Published: 29 January, 2010

Champagne Laurent-Perrier has opted to sponsor a VIP balcony at live music venue Matter in London, as one of its key promotional activities in the UK.

Drinkaware appoints team of advisors

Published: 29 January, 2010

Alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware has appointed a national advisory panel to advise it on educating consumers about alcohol misuse.

Wrigley to take over as Majestic chairman

Published: 27 January, 2010

Former New Look chief executive Phil Wrigley is taking over as chairman of Majestic on August 6, when Simon Burke retires after five years in the role.

Boutique wineries form NZ alliance

Published: 27 January, 2010

Five boutique wineries from New Zealand have banded together in a new marketing alliance, with the aim of promoting premium Kiwi wines from around the world.