Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Grand Cercle hosts first UK en primeur tasting for promising 2015 vintage

Published: 07 March, 2016

The Grand Cercle des Vins de Bordeaux is to hold its 2015 vintage tasting on Wednesday, March 23.

Hallgarten marks International Women's Day with Women With Bottle promotion

Published: 07 March, 2016

Leading UK distributor Hallgarten Druitt & Novum has launched a three-month promotion celebrating women winemakers to coincide with International Women's Day on March 8.

Tim Atkin MW: wising up to en primeur

Published: 04 March, 2016

You might not have noticed, but the annual Bordeaux en primeur campaign is almost upon us.

Champagne de Castelnau unveils limited release Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2003

Published: 03 March, 2016

Champagne de Castelnau is to release a rare Blanc de Blancs from the challenging 2003 vintage.

Vranken Pommery launches Provence and Camargue rosés in the UK

Published: 29 February, 2016

Champagne house Vranken Pommery Monopole is releasing a range of 2015 vintage rosés from its Camargue and Provence vineayards on the UK market as the popularity of drier, Provence-style rosés continues to grow.

Nina Sears joins Louis Latour Agencies

Published: 26 February, 2016

Fine wine distributor Louis Latour Agencies has appointed Nina Sears as regional account manager for the Midlands, Wales and the South-West.

Food pairing drives booming UK sales for Provence rosé

Published: 26 February, 2016

Sales of Provence rosé wines rose dramatically in the UK last year, up 37% by volume year on year and 11% by value, according to figures from regional marketing body, the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins de Provence.

Bruno Paillard launches 2008 vintage in UK market

Published: 25 February, 2016

The UK is the first international market to feature the 2008 "Assemblage" Champagne from Reims-based Champagne house Bruno Paillard.

Beaujolais outperforms rival French regions with strong UK exports

Published: 19 February, 2016

Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages posted exceptional volume and value growth in the UK in 2015, according to the latest figures from Ubi France.

New UK and Ireland MD for Les Grands Chais de France

Published: 16 February, 2016

French wine producer Les Grands Chais de France has promoted UK off-trade director Mark Kears to be the group's new managing director for UK and Ireland.

Cairanne promoted to Cru status

Published: 16 February, 2016

Cairanne, in the Côtes du Rhône, has been awarded 'appelation communale' status by the Institut National des Appellations d'Origine.

Côtes du Rhône promises "spectacular" 2015 vintage

Published: 12 February, 2016

The 2015 harvest in the Rhône Valley is one of the best in professional memory, Côtes du Rhône Wines is reporting, with reds in particular showing great promise.

Weak euro offsets ongoing slide in French wine and spirits exports

Published: 11 February, 2016

The ongoing weakness of the euro in the global currency markets has proved a boon for makers of wine and spirits in France, according to figures released by the Fédération des Exportateurs de Vins et Spiritueux de France.

Wine world prepares for Vinisud 2016

Published: 10 February, 2016

Over 1,700 exhibitors will converge on Montpellier next week for Vinisud, the biennial International Mediterranean Wines and Spirits Exhibition.

Champagne Deutz partners with Garsington Opera for 2016 season

Published: 05 February, 2016

Champagne Deutz is to be the official champagne partner for the 2016 season of the Garsington Opera.

New marketing and communications director for Côtes du Rhône Wines

Published: 01 February, 2016

Inter Rhône, the joint professional organization for Côtes du Rhône and Rhône Valley AOC wines, has appointed Virginie Charlier as its new marketing and communications director.

Maison M Chapoutier extends into Provence with new acquisition

Published: 22 January, 2016

Leading Rhône winery Maison M. Chapoutier has announced its acquisition of the Château des Ferrages vineyard in Provence for an undisclosed sum.

Matthew Clark adds Remoissenet to premium portfolio

Published: 20 January, 2016

Leading on-trade distributor Matthew Clark has added Burgundy producer Remoissenet Père et Fils to its premium Wines of Distinction portfolio.

Chablis Wine Competition winners revealed

Published: 18 January, 2016

The 30th annual Chablis Wine Competition, held on January 16 in the village of Chablis, saw 27 wines from the iconic region take home medals.

Bouvet Ladubay launches sparkling red Bouvet Rubis in Majestic

Published: 15 January, 2016

Bouvet Ladubay, the largest producer of traditional method sparkling wines in Saumur, has launched a demi-sec red sparkling wine, Bouvet Rubis, in Majestic.