France - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Trade ushers in Beaujolais Nouveau

Published: 17 November, 2011

Beaujolais Thursday is being marked with a flurry of on-trade events, restoring some of the sheen to day that many in the UK trade feel has been steadily losing its gloss.

Blog: Behind the scenes at Jancis Robinson MW Wine Future tasting

Published: 09 November, 2011

Wine styles and varieties that "deserve more attention" were the focus of the 15 wines chosen by Jancis Robinson MW for her major tasting at Wine Future in Hong Kong

Sopexa to market Chablis in UK

Published: 04 November, 2011

The Burgundy Wine Board BIVB, has appointed Sopexa to manage public relations for Chablis, with the aim to increase its presence in the UK market.

DoILikeIt? Carries out survey for International Grenache Day

Published: 23 September, 2011

A global wine survey has been carried out for International Grenache Day, September 23 by London-based research company DoILikeIt?

2011 MWs include M&S buyer and Sainsbury's winemaker

Published: 06 September, 2011

The Institute of Masters of Wine has announced its eleven new Masters of Wine MW, brings the total worldwide number to 300 for the first time in the title's history.

Inter Beaujolais launches iPhone app

Published: 19 August, 2011

Continuing its investment in the technology field, Inter Beaujolais has launched its own iPhone app.

Justin Keay: a tour of Alsace

Published: 16 August, 2011

Many wine regions lay claim to being the world's most attractive but Alsace has a better claim than most.

Jenny Mackenzie: Blog review of Natural Wine Fair

Published: 03 June, 2011

There has been a lot of response lately in the trade to 'natural wine' which seems to evoke strong opinions, for and against. The Natural Wine Fair was organised by Isabelle Legeron MW with Les Caves de Pyrène, Aubert & Mascoli, Dynamic Vines, Wine Story and Yapp Brothers. Held at London's Borough Market on three days, 15th-17th May, the Sunday was for consumers, Monday and Tuesday for trade.

President Obama drinks English wine at Buckingham Palace

Published: 26 May, 2011

English sparkling wine, Ridgeview Fitzrovia Sparkling Rosé 2004 was served at the Buckingham Palace state dinner to honour the visit of President Barack Obama.

LIWF - Dedicated Wines launch Les Dauphins

Published: 11 May, 2011

Over at the Dedicated Wines stand, Ed Squires and Richard Evans continue on the path of "doing what France does best - bringing profitable sales to the UK retail sector".

Francis Ford Coppola appoints Château Margaux winemaker

Published: 12 April, 2011

Francis Ford Coppola has appointed current estate director at Château Margaux, Philippe Bascaules as estate manager and winemaker at Inglenook, his newly named Napa Valley vineyard.

En primeur blog: J&B's Tom Jenkins

Published: 08 April, 2011

Tom Jenkins, Bordeaux buyer for Justerini & Brooks, blogs from the en primeur tasting

Bordeaux 2010: the round-up

Published: 08 April, 2011

This has been a busy week for the trade, who headed off en masse to deliver their verdicts on the en primeur tasting for Bordeaux 2010's "stunning", monumental" wine.

Bordeaux 2010 tipped for success

Published: 04 April, 2011

Early indications show that Bordeaux 2010 looks set to be an impressive vintage, according to Berry Bros & Rudd's fine wine director Simon Staples.

WaverleyTBS announces record attendance at portfolio launch

Published: 18 March, 2011

WaverleyTBS announced a record attendance at the launch of its re-vamped wine portfolio, that begins the first of a series of national tasting events.

Corney & Barrow Beaujolais ad ruled irresponsible

Published: 17 March, 2011

Wine bar operator Corney & Barrow has got a slap on the wrist from the ASA over its Beaujolias breakfast ad, which was ruled irresponsible for encouraging people to drink early in the day.

Goedhuis second summer charity rosé tasting launched

Published: 24 February, 2011

Goedhuis & Co, Savills and Weatherbys Private Banking are to launch the second Goedhuis Summer Rosé Tasting in aid of the Starlight Children's Foundation.

Richard Campbell reviews Hallgarten Druitt and Novum Wines annual tasting

Published: 23 February, 2011

Hallgarten Druitt & Novum Wines Annual Tasting reviewed by Richard Campbell, director, Woodbridge Wine Company, Suffolk.

Centre-Loire Wines appoints Sopexa for 2011 programme

Published: 17 February, 2011

Centre-Loire Wines (BIVC) has appointed Sopexa UK, to manage its 2011 UK public relations trade campaign.

First Gamay Symposium attracts 11 countries

Published: 15 February, 2011

The first Gamay Symposium, aimed at raising consumer and professional awareness of the grape, saw over 600 entries from 11 different countries and 167 medals won.