Looking ahead: Chris Davies, GCF

With the first half of 2022 already history, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities.

Majestic reveals wishlist for 76 new store locations

The CEO of Majestic has promised a year of free wine to anyone that can help find suitable sites from a newly revealed wishlist of 76 potential store locations. 

DO Rueda announces nationwide marketing campaign

DO Rueda will launch a new marketing campaign from September 2022 to April 2023 to increase sales of Ruedean wine.

Early harvest in Roussillon after July heatwave

Roussillon is the latest French wine-growing region to announce an early 2022 harvest due to soaring temperatures.

Early Rhône Valley harvest looks promising despite drought

France’s second-largest appellation, Rhône Valley AOC, began its 2022 harvest on Monday, 22 August, eight days earlier than last year.

Looking ahead: Becky Davies, Ten Locks

With the first half of 2022 already history, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities.

Long Read: The new language of spirits

As the spirits sector negotiates new drinking habits and different generational needs, there’s been much talk about how brand design has had to change. But what about the words? Jamie Thorp, writer at verbal branding agency Reed Words, looks at how the language of spirits is evolving, too.

Alliance and Jeroboams join Harpers Sustainability Charter

Alliance and Jeroboams are the latest signatories to be added to the Harpers Sustainability Charter.

Looking ahead: Jonathan Kleeman, Restaurant Story

With the first half of 2022 already history, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities.

La Place ‘wave of expansion’ riden by Australia and Spain

Australia and Spain are at the forefront of an increasing number of ‘rest of the world’ wines that are fuelling new growth on the negociant-driven La Place de Bordeaux marketplace.

One of UK’s oldest vineyards hits the market for £2m

Chilford Hall Vineyard and Winery, one of England’s oldest established commercial vineyards, has hit the open market with a guide price of £2 million.

Giant Steps takes Bastard Hill in its stride

Giant Steps has acquired fellow Yarra Valley winery Bastard Hill, adding to its reach in Victoria.

UK among fastest growing no & low markets

The no-alcohol volume sector has been growing exponentially in recent years. If the latest IWSR data is anything to go by, the upward trend shows no signs of slowing, particularly in the UK.

WoodWinters takes the path less travelled for portfolio refresh

‘Wines and whiskies’ supplier WoodWinters has taken on six new producers as part of a push to broaden its focus on indigenous varietals, Harpers can reveal.

The Drinks Trust partners with Equal Measures to promote diversity

The Drinks Trust has partnered with the Equal Measures initiative to support marginalised and underrepresented people within the cocktail and spirits industry.

Consumers and on-trade at a stand-off over costs

As inflation takes hold of consumers and businesses alike, the hospitality industry remains in a deadlock, with businesses planning for more challenging times ahead.

Looking ahead: Anne Bousquet, Domaine Bousquet

Looking ahead: Matt Tipping, Jeroboams

With the first half of 2022 already history, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities. 

Setúbal wines at SITT – a mandatory stop on Portugal’s wine map

The wines of the Setúbal Peninsula will take centre stage at the upcoming edition of SITT, where broadcaster and writer Joe Wadsack will lead a vinous journey into some of Portugal’s most locally celebrated wines.

Cotswolds Distillery looks to export market after £3m cash injection

Cotswolds Distillery has unveiled plans to ramp up its production of English whisky and gin with the support of Santander UK.