Independents - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Q&A: Tom Ashworth, Yapp Brothers

Published: 30 January, 2019

As celebrated Wiltshire merchant Yapp Brothers heads into its 50th anniversary year, chief executive Tom Ashworth talks to James Lawrence about what the months ahead may hold

Win a buyers’ trip to Franciacorta with Harpers

Published: 21 January, 2019

With the sparkling wine category continuing to grow, Harpers and Franciacorta have teamed up to offer a fantastic buyers’ trip to the beautiful Franciacorta region.

Former Bibendum buyer joins Berry Bros & Rudd

Published: 18 December, 2018

Matt Smith will be joining Berry Bros & Rudd where he will be taking over responsibility for the company’s Italian portfolio.

Highbury Vintners and Hennings Wine win Shop Rioja

Published: 10 December, 2018

This year’s Shop Rioja initiative delivered a collective sales uplift of 81% during October for the 61 retailers taking part, with Highbury Vintners and Hennings Wine taking top spot.

Your local, approachable indie wine merchant

Published: 26 November, 2018

Following The Vineking’s soft opening of The Tasting Rooms in Reigate last month, Lisa Riley meets the brains behind the new venture and hears about the raison d’être – accessibility

Vindependents gin launch flags further expansion into spirits

Published: 14 November, 2018

The Vindependents has launched its first gin, with rum, bourbon, cognac and vodka to follow, as this independent merchant member-owned buying group looks to expand its portfolio into premium spirits.

WoodWinters adds old Barossa Soul to portfolio

Published: 13 November, 2018

Indie merchant WoodWinters has strengthened its growing wholesale portfolio with the addition of the UK agency for Soul Growers from Barossa.

Maison Sichel teams up with Davy’s for latest promotion in “bedrock” indie trade

Published: 19 October, 2018

Bordeaux stalwarts Maison Sichel has revealed its annual promotion will be heading to Davy’s Wine Merchants this year for the 2018 Sichel Independents Initiative.

Jeroboams snaps up Prohibition Wines

Published: 11 October, 2018

A new challenge is on the horizon for London merchant Jeroboams Wines, which is set to take over the reigns of Prohibition Wines in Muswell Hill.

Harpers reveals 50 Best Indies

Published: 25 September, 2018

Harpers unveiled the result of this year’s 50 Best Indies competition at a prestigious event held last night in the capital, with Vagabond Wines once again claiming the top spot followed by Oxford Wine Company and Berry Bros & Rudd.

Meet the buyers: Lesley Cook, Lanchester Wines

Published: 06 September, 2018

Our September meet the buyers series catches up with the regional wholesalers and distributors tying the trade together.

Meet the buyers: Charles Steevenson, Steevenson Wines

Published: 06 September, 2018

Our September meet the buyers series catches up with the regional wholesalers and distributors tying the trade together.

Meet the buyers: Stephen Crosland, Tanners Wines

Published: 06 September, 2018

Our September meet the buyers series catches up with the regional wholesalers and distributors tying the trade together.

Guy Woodward: Experiences sell, and wine is an experience. So why the disconnect?

Published: 06 September, 2018

Guy Woodward, Louis Roederer International Wine Columnist of the Year 2018

Meet the buyers: Ted Sandbach, the Oxford Wine Company

Published: 28 August, 2018

This month our meet the buyers series refreshes with a trio of local champions working in the regional independent sector. We round things up with Ted Sandbach, managing director of the Oxford Wine Company.

Meet the buyers: Mark Crawford, Exel Wines

Published: 23 August, 2018

This month our meet the buyers series refreshes with a trio of local champions working in the regional independent sector. Next up is Mark Crawford, business development at Exel Wines in Perth.

Flint Wines boosts Italian portfolio with organic wines

Published: 22 August, 2018

Fine wine importer Flint Wines has agreed a new collaboration for organic-certified wines with three Italian estates.

Red Squirrel hits the road for portfolio tasting

Published: 15 August, 2018

Red Squirrel is heading out of London for its annual tasting for the first time, with plans to bring its focus on small artisanal producers to Bristol and Manchester.

Friarwood adds wines from Carlos Moro’s La Rioja project

Published: 15 August, 2018

Friarwood Fine Wines has announced it is expanding its Spanish portfolio with an exclusive selection from winemaker Carlos Moro.

Abbi Moreno plans new hybrid wine business after parting ways with family firm

Published: 13 August, 2018

Abbi Moreno, third generation scion of family wine merchant Moreno Wines, has parted company with her old firm after 21 years, announcing her intention to open a hybrid wine shop-come-wine bar business in early 2019.