United Kingdom - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

British wine and gin under the spotlight ahead of Saturday's match

Published: 06 July, 2018

Ever wondered how much wine and spirits the UK exports to Sweden?

Rathfinny appoints Hong Kong distributor

Published: 04 July, 2018

Rathfinny Wine Estates has appointed Jebsen Fine Wines as its exclusive distributor in Hong Kong.

Chapel Down’s brewery arm enters the on-trade with new brew

Published: 28 June, 2018

Curious Brewery, owned by English winemaker Chapel Down, has added a second edition to its Curiouser & Curiouser portfolio – the first of its brews that will be available in the on-trade.

English winemakers experiment with Charmat method

Published: 26 June, 2018

A number of English winemakers are breaking with convention to produce fizz made using a method more often associated with Prosecco.

Wiston Estate signs up Swig Wines as London on-trade distributor

Published: 11 June, 2018

English winemaker Wiston Estate is looking to cash in on booming on-trade sales of domestic fizz with a new distribution deal with Swig Wines.

London’s urban wine boom gathers pace

Published: 06 June, 2018

The capital’s nascent urban winemaking scene is continuing to develop with the release of a Battersea winemaker’s first wine and the launch of a crowdfunding campaign to develop a new winery in southeast London.

Ridgeview unveils contemporary new look

Published: 24 May, 2018

Ridgeview has given its English wine portfolio a makeover signalling a new direction for the brand.

Bolney claims first with Sussex Rosso Vermouth

Published: 17 May, 2018

Bolney Wine Estate has claimed a market first with the launch of a Sussex Rosso Vermouth.

Onwards and upwards

Published: 16 May, 2018

Brexit and political tussling over the UK’s place in the world is taking place alongside the growing global conversation around quality UK wines and spirits. Here we map the points where the two meet

Bibendum bolsters English wine portfolio with two new producers

Published: 10 May, 2018

Bibendum has bolstered its English wine portfolio with two new producers - Greyfriars and Litmus.

UK wine export set to soar

Published: 09 May, 2018

WineGB has set the bar high, predicting the value of UK wine exports could reach up to £350 million by 2040. That’s no mean feat with export accounting for just 5% of production in 2017 – a figure that is expected to rise to 25% by 2025.

English vine plantings to rise by up to 70% this year

Published: 27 April, 2018

Sales of English wine jumped by almost a third (31%) between 2015 and last year, according to a new survey of the country’s winemakers.

Digby’s cool climate fizz makes first foray into Scotland

Published: 24 April, 2018

Digby Fine English has made its first foray into Scotland via an exclusive distribution deal with Alexander Wines.

Gusbourne creates marketing manager role

Published: 16 April, 2018

Gusbourne Estate has created a marketing manager role to support its next stage of development.

Jenkyn Place adds new sparkling rosé

Published: 28 March, 2018

Hampshire’s Jenkyn Place vineyard has unveiled its latest addition – a sparkling rosé.

Exton Park claims first for UK fizz with Quebec launch

Published: 27 March, 2018

Exton Park Vineyard has revealed its Rosé NV is setting sails for Quebec, Canada.

Vagabond reveals first wines to come out of new Battersea winery

Published: 20 March, 2018

Vagabond Wines has revealed the first releases to come out of its new winery in the old Battersea Power Station, with an English fizz leading the way.

Devon manor to launch vineyard

Published: 14 March, 2018

Lympstone Manor has revealed plans to plant a vineyard within its 28-acre estate.

Bolney turns to screwcap

Published: 28 February, 2018

Bolney Wine Estate has announced going forward it's replacing its cork closures across its still wine portfolio with screwcaps.

Majestic releases first ‘NDA’ English wine

Published: 26 February, 2018

Majestic has released a batch of sparkling wine for which it is asking buyers to comply with a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to protect the details of the tipple.