Spain - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Draycott to head Gonzalez Byass sales

Published: 19 April, 2010

Former First Quench buyer Melissa Draycott has been named sales director of Gonzalez Byass UK.

Specialist June tastings for Murcia wines

Published: 09 April, 2010

The UK wine trade is to get the chance to explore the grape varieties from the Spanish region of Murcia at a series of tastings in June.

Rueda production up 5%

Published: 04 February, 2010

Rueda production increased by 5% in 2009, according to official data released by the Spanish wine region.

Terroirs is runaway winner at Harpers' drink list awards

Published: 27 January, 2010

Terroirs, the London wine bar and restaurant devised by the team at Les Cave de Pyrene which has taken London by storm, was the runaway winner at last night's Drinking out Excellence Awards held at the Soho Hotel by Harpers Wine & Spirit.

The UK's best wine lists recognised

Published: 21 December, 2009

Harpers Wine & Spirit today reveals the shortlisted restaurants for our Drinking Out Excellence Awards, the UK's first dedicated gongs for wine lists.

Raising the Bar in Excellence Awards

Published: 17 December, 2009

The UK has arguably the most exciting restaurant wine and spirits lists in the world, yet the efforts of those who create them is frequently overlooked. It often seems it's the chefs who get all the glory in terms of awards and press, and the sommeliers, restaurant owners and buyers who work so hard to create the drinks offer are forgotten.

Delving into the Wine Seller

Published: 08 October, 2009

One effect the recession has had in the restaurant trade is to force businesses to be leaner but also more dynamic in a bid to survive the tough times and hold their own in an increasingly competitive industry.

Barwell Jones adds Castillo Perelada to its portfolio

Published: 02 September, 2009

Barwell & Jones, a member of the Coe Group of companies has announced it will become exclusive distributor of Spanish wine producer Castillo Perelada.

Spanish wine exports fall in May

Published: 10 August, 2009

Spanish wine exports fell by around 11% in value and volume terms in May, according to figures released by the Spanish Tax Agency.

Rioja claims industry first

Published: 17 July, 2009

Nine Rioja producers have achieved the highest levels of natural resveratrol ever recorded in wine.

Evening Standard

Published: 23 July, 2008

ANDREW NEATHER's white wines for Christmas include: Inycon Chardonnay (4.49; Tesco, Waitrose); 2005 Omrah Chardonnay from Western Australia (7.99; Oddbins); 2005 Sancerre Cuve des Anges, Domaine Foussier (6.66; Waitrose); 2004 Marquesa Valserrano Rioja Blanco (8.75; Stone Vin and Sun); and 2005 Te Mania Riesling from New Zealand's Nelson region (8.95; Swig). He also appears to have a 2004 Sainsbury's Chardonnay from California available from Majestic - surely a mistake...

Rioja to allow new whites

Published: 23 July, 2008

By Christian Davis
The Rioja Regulatory Council (Consejo Regulador DOCa) is set to allow new white grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Verdejo to be grown in Rioja and used in the region's DO white wines.