Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Tour de France partnership continues to drive growth for Concha y Toro

Published: 13 June, 2016

Chilean wine brand Cono Sur is continuing to make huge gains in the UK market thanks to its official partnership with the Tour de France.

Gains in Malbec lost due to Argentine El Niño

Published: 08 June, 2016

An Uco Valley winery is picking up the pieces of some of the worst weather in decades as sales of its "trendy" malbec plummet.

Profitability of lower-priced wines increasing stateside

Published: 08 June, 2016

Profits are up in the US even though volume is down as consumers trade up at the lower end of the market.

Constellation could become more reliant on beer following reports of plans to float Canadian wine division

Published: 06 June, 2016

A shake-up up of Constellation Brands Inc's portfolio could be on the cards as plans emerge for an initial public offering of its Canadian wine business later this year.

ICCWS: Cool climate wine gaining ground

Published: 01 June, 2016

Speaking at the Cool Climate Symposium (ICCWS) in Brighton last week, Oz Clarke said cool climate wines such as English and Welsh wines, could be the perfect antidote to the big, overripe wines.

ICCWS moving to Canada after UK event

Published: 31 May, 2016

Canada has been announced as the successor to England as the next host of the International Cool Climate Wine Symposium.

Wines from Canada gather momentum in the UK

Published: 25 May, 2016

At Taste Canada UK 2016, 34 producers from different territories across Canada were showcasing more than 150 wines with many looking to find importers into the UK.

California group In Pursuit of Balance will close its doors at the end of the year

Published: 24 May, 2016

The California group In Pursuit of Balance announced yesterday that it will be closing its doors and hosting its final tasting in San Francisco at the end of the year.

Britain overtaken in fine wine at auction by China and the US

Published: 18 May, 2016

Britain has been overtaken by China and the United States, as some of the top countries for buying and investing in fine wines at auction.

British Bottle Company signs distribution deal with US Vine Street Imports

Published: 17 May, 2016

British Bottle Company, which represents 20 British premium wine, spirits, craft beer and cider brands in the UK is heading across the pond to America after signing a deal with US distributor Vine Street Imports.

Majestic Wine rolls out several news wines ahead of summer

Published: 16 May, 2016

Following the tremendous success of Majestic's first own label Definition range, with sales hitting over £5 million in less than a year on the shelf, the wine buying team is adding a number of new wines to their expanding portfolio ahead of summer.

Analysis: New wine regions continue to emerge

Published: 12 May, 2016

New wine regions and areas with renewed vigour continue to emerge on to the world stage. Has there ever been a better time to drink wine?

LWF: Old world meets new with Argentine Gauchezco

Published: 11 May, 2016

Argentina and Malbec may have some way to go in the UK market to rival New Zealand's key grape, Sauvignon Blanc.

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?

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.

Copestick Murray and Aresti Chile Wine sign partnership in the UK

Published: 22 April, 2016

Copestick Murray is continuing its momentum of rapid growth by signing a UK agency and distribution agreement with a Chilean wine brand

Famed Sonoma Patz & Hall winery sells to Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Published: 20 April, 2016

Sonoma Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer Patz & Hall has been purchased by Washington wine company St. Michell Wine Estates for an undisclosed sum

Opinion: IPOB may not be everyone's cup of tea

Published: 12 April, 2016

Is IPOB dividing california winemakers? In Pursuit of Balance, a group that focuses only on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from California, has been generating some good publicity for those involved and helped to make names for some producers and the specific regions they hail from.

Constellation announces acquisition of Prisoner Wine Co for USD$285m to grow wine business

Published: 08 April, 2016

Constellation Brands Inc. has announced its purchase Prisoner Wine Co along with is annual 2016 fiscal results, which show strong growth for the rapidly expanding company.