Portugal - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Michael Symington: a tribute

Published: 31 January, 2013

Michael Symington, the senior member of the Symington Port family died earlier this week. Here his son Paul, chairman of Symington Family Estates, gives his personal tribute.

Charles Metcalfe creates recipes for Portuguese wine

Published: 28 January, 2013

TV wine and food critic Charles Metcalfe has created six recipes to be paired with Tagus Creek wines from Portuguese producer Falua.

Portugal buyers' trip: Bob McDonald

Published: 17 December, 2012

Last to write about his experience on the Harpers buyers' trip through Portugal's Alentejo, Tejo and Peninsula de Setúbal regions, is Corks Out's Bob McDonald, who tells Harpers why it's the indigenous varieties and not the international ones that float his regional boat.

Portugal buyers' trip: Peter Ingram

Published: 14 December, 2012

On the back of the Harpers buyers' trip through Portugal's Alentejo, Tejo and Peninsula de Setúbal regions, Peter Ingram, buyer for Vagabond Wines, tells Harpers what stood out for him and why he sees the indigenous variety as the country's strength.

Portugal buyers' trip: Jess Lomas

Published: 13 December, 2012

On the back of the Harpers Portuguese buyers' trip Jess Lomas, manager of Peckhams Glasgow tells us what stood out for her and what she learned from visiting the Alentejo, Tejo and Península de Setúbal regions.

Barwell & Jones to distribute Esporão wines

Published: 03 December, 2012

Barwell & Jones is to distribute and market Esporão wines in the UK.

João Portugal Ramos releases exclusive wines

Published: 22 November, 2012

Portuguese producer João Portugal Ramos has launched a premium Albariño, to be stocked exclusively by Marks & Spencer, and a red called F'OZ, to be stocked by Waitrose.

Up to producers to promote Portugal

Published: 15 November, 2012

Portugal needs to shout about its wines more and grow a solid identity through links to its produce, according to UK wine buyers.

Jancis Robinson scoops award for services to Portuguese wine

Published: 26 October, 2012

Jancis Robinson MW has picked up an award for her services to Portuguese wine from the ambassador to the UK.

Olly Smith to select 50 Great Portuguese Wines

Published: 24 October, 2012

Wines of Portugal has announced wine writer and TV personality Olly Smith will select the 50 Great Portuguese Wines 2013.

Anne Krebiehl looks at opportunities for Fonseca port with Fladgate's Adrian Bridge

Published: 23 October, 2012

"We've always described Fonseca as a more voluptuous style of Port: it has this big structure, this big weight of fruit," explains Adrian Bridge, managing director of the Fladgate Partnership which incorporates the houses of Taylor, Fonseca and Croft.

European Commission lends weight to minimum pricing opposition

Published: 02 October, 2012

The European Commission has added its weight to the list of countries that have objected to Scotland's plans for minimum unit pricing.

European Commission lends weight to minimum pricing opposition

Published: 02 October, 2012

The European Commission has added its weight to the list of countries that have objected to Scotland's plans for minimum unit pricing.

Government's zeal for minimum pricing means 'pause' in industry co-operation, warns WSTA

Published: 27 September, 2012

WSTA chief executive Miles Beale has warned that the government's U-turn on minimum pricing would lead to a "pause" in the industry's co-operation.

Improved quality boosts sales for JP Ramos

Published: 05 September, 2012

The JP Ramos group has announced a sales lift due to of a number of measures implemented to improve the quality of its wines in the Tejo and Alentejo regions.

Rolling update: Wineries make harvest predictions

Published: 29 August, 2012

As September looms, the wine industry in the northern hemisphere is keeping an anxious eye on its crops, with many having experienced unusual weather conditions earlier this year.

Obituary: Amyas John Symington

Published: 16 July, 2012

Amyas John Symington died on June 28 2012 in northern Portugal.

Wines of Portugal appoints industry ambassadors

Published: 13 July, 2012

Wines of Portugal has revealed four new ambassadors will front a campaign to bring Portuguese wines to consumers, as well as strengthen links with independent retailers and sommeliers.

Jenny Mackenzie: My take on Vinho Verde "Boys of Summer" tasting

Published: 03 July, 2012

Vinho Verde is a wine marketing gift: alliterative headlines; light, aromatic white wines; numerous indigenous grape varieties; moderate alcohol; affinity to tapas style food; and is helping to put Portugal firmly on the interesting wine regions radar.