Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Wine Australia gears up to launch new educational initiative

Published: 10 December, 2018

Wine Australia has announced it is to launch a new educational programme at its trade tasting in London next month.

Bancroft Wines adds Seppeltsfield

Published: 23 October, 2018

Bancroft Wines has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Barossa Valley’s Seppeltsfield estate.

Enotria adds three agencies

Published: 08 October, 2018

Enotria & Coe has added two new additions to its portfolio – Aussie producer Chaffey Bros and Kir-Yianni from Greece, while Italian winery Brancaia has returned to the fold.

Bancroft takes on first Clare Valley producer

Published: 03 September, 2018

Bancroft Wines has added Skillogalee to its Australian portfolio marking the launch of its first Clare Valley wines.

Aussie producers gear up for bumper month of UK events

Published: 30 August, 2018

A large contingent of Australian producers is hoping to take the UK by storm with a month-long series of wine events.

Australian bulk prices rise as short harvest meets Chinese thirst

Published: 17 August, 2018

The 2018 crush Down Under will fall short of meeting current demand for Australian wine, driving prices upward.

Universities join forces to fuel Chinese wine industry

Published: 09 August, 2018

The University of Adelaide and the Shanghai Jiao Tong University have joined forces to launch a dual masters degree in winemaking and viticulture to help fuel China’s wine industry.

TWE gives Lindeman’s Bin ‘positivity’ makeover

Published: 16 July, 2018

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has given its Lindeman’s Bins portfolio a makeover as part of a global re-design.

Mornington Peninsula winemakers return to the UK for second tour

Published: 05 July, 2018

A group of winemakers from Australia’s Mornington Peninsula is heading to the UK to promote the region.

Australian Vintage re-structures UK sales team to boosts impulse presence

Published: 03 July, 2018

Australian Vintage Limited (AVL) has re-structured and expanded its sales team to support the company's growth in the UK market and strengthen its presence within the impulse channel.

Cheaper and mid-range Aussie wine imports boom as higher end slumps

Published: 13 June, 2018

Australian winemakers are struggling to capitalise on growing demand for premium wines in the UK, according to a report by the body representing the country’s wine industry.

ARC launches wine research centre in Adelaide

Published: 12 June, 2018

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has launched a wine research centre in Adelaide.

Accolade appoints account manager for Fine Wine Partners

Published: 04 June, 2018

Accolade Wines has appointed Hansi Baumann as account manager, UK & Ireland, for its recently launched fine wine division - Fine Wine Partners.

Casella becomes WSET Silver Corporate Patron

Published: 15 May, 2018

Casella Family Brands (CFB) has signed up as a silver Corporate Patron of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).

Wakefield predicts best Shiraz vintage in decades

Published: 03 May, 2018

Wakefield Wines has predicted the 2018 Shiraz vintage will be the best in decades.

McGuigan expands Black Label with first sparkling wines

Published: 30 April, 2018

McGuigan Wines has expanded its Black Label portfolio with three sparkling wines, including a red variant, marking the first fizz to join the range.

Aussie wine exports reach highest value in a decade

Published: 16 April, 2018

Total export of Australian wine increased 16% to $2.65 billion in the past year – the highest value in a decade, according to data released by Wine Australia today.