Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Domaines Paul Mas aims to remove sulphur by 2020

Published: 04 May, 2016

Over the past year, Domaines Paul Mas has succeeded in fermenting without using any SO2 until right at the end of the vinification process.

JP Chenet expands into the on-trade with draught partnership

Published: 29 April, 2016

French winemaker JP Chenet is moving into the dispense on-trade market in partnership with Vimto Out Of Home.

LWF 2016: Technology savvy fair prepares for its 36th outing

Published: 29 April, 2016

The 36^th London Wine Fair is touting itself as the most technologically advanced wine event in the world.

Revealed: The ten countries drinking two thirds of the world's wine

Published: 28 April, 2016

Italy, France and Spain continue to dominate in terms of production, but who is drinking the most wine?

Kingsland Drinks unveils "sparkle-up" carbonation line

Published: 28 April, 2016

Kingsland Drinks has unveiled its new carbonation line - a first for a bottler in the UK.

ICCWS 2016: What to expect from climate change

Published: 28 April, 2016

In recent weeks, much emphasis has been placed on the short-term benefits of global warming.

Armit Wines wins rights to grower champagne agency

Published: 27 April, 2016

Armit Wines has become the exclusive UK agent for Champagne Geoffroy, hoping to capitalise on boosted sales of growers' champagne.

Bodegas Beronia grows its customer engagement club with new website

Published: 27 April, 2016

Bodegas Beronia has launched a website for its Beronia Txoko Club - after sales of the brand doubled in the UK thanks to its customer-engagement initiative.

Ridgeview Wine Estate featured on YouTube web series

Published: 26 April, 2016

A premium sparkling winemarker on the South Downs will take centre stage during the fourth instalment of a YouTube film series focusing on craftsmanship.

Bibendum PLB takes on Cellier des Princes

Published: 26 April, 2016

Rhone Valley based Cellier des Princes, has appointed the Bibendum PLB Group to distribute its wines across all channels in the UK.

Majestic's upgraded to a 'Buy' listing following Naked Wines results

Published: 26 April, 2016

A 'Buy' rating has been set for shares at Majestic Wines, highlighting the potential of Naked Wines acquired by the company last year.

Thirst for Sherry drives Sherry Festival 2016

Published: 26 April, 2016

Sherry is no longer purely a "London phenomenon" - and merchants across the UK should take advantage of its growing popularity.

First ever CEO appointed at UKVA

Published: 25 April, 2016

English Wine Shop owner and Amber Valley wine maker, Barry Lewis, has been appointed as the first CEO of the United Kingdom Vineyards Association (UKVA).

Boutinot brings new off-trade ranges from Spain

Published: 22 April, 2016

Boutinot has unveiled two new additions to its Spanish portfolio.

English sparkling wine goes head to head with Champagne in Paris

Published: 22 April, 2016

The Wine and Spirits Trade Association put English sparkling wine up against Champagne in a blind tasting in Paris.

Earliest Rioja vintage in history given official thumbs up

Published: 20 April, 2016

The D.O.Ca. Rioja Control Board has given the 2015 vintage an official Very Good rating.

Prosecco sales grow by a third, with retailer own labels taking biggest share

Published: 18 April, 2016

Sales of Prosecco continue to outpace those of Champagne, according to new figures from retail insight leader IRI.

Hallgarten adds Turkey to its country portfolio

Published: 18 April, 2016

Leading UK distributor Hallgarten Druitt has its sights on bringing Turkish wines to the UK market by teaming up with Turkish producer, Kayra.

Les Grands Chais de France launches a new range of quality wines onto the UK following acquisition

Published: 18 April, 2016

Les Grands Chais de France is preparing to expand its offering of premium wines to the UK market following the purchase of Château Belles Eaux in the South of France.