Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Beaujolais UK exports jump for second year in a row

Published: 13 October, 2016

Beaujolais exports to the UK have enjoyed a second year of encouraging growth, with volume up 18% and value up 20.9% between July 2015 and July 2016.

Reserves to be used to supplement reduced Chablis vintage

Published: 13 October, 2016

Reserves from vintage 2015 will be used to supplement reduced yields from this year's harvest in Chablis following disastrous weather in April this year.

Majestic asks customers to choose new international craft beer

Published: 11 October, 2016

Majestic Wine is opening up its beer offering by asking customers vote for what they like and what they enjoy drinking.

Wines and spirits continue to drive growth for LVMH amid luxury market slowdown

Published: 11 October, 2016

The wine and spirits division represented the second highest growth area for LVMH in its sales so far this year, with organic growth up 7%.

Champagne harvest "isn't all doom and gloom", says Bollinger

Published: 10 October, 2016

Champagne has had its fair share of challenges so far this year, with a slew of bad weather meaning that crop loss is as severe in some parts - as is the case in he Aube - according to Champagne Taittinger.

New British Champagne house claims to offer Champagne for the digital age

Published: 10 October, 2016

A British-based holding company is claiming to be the first major prospective champagne house to open since Nicholas Feuillatte in 1972.

Gilbert's Grape: LCW the story so far

Published: 07 October, 2016

If you go to Spitalfields Market this week you might get a big surprise.

TWE says Stag's Leap lawsuit is attempt to "stifle lawful competition"

Published: 07 October, 2016

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has hit back at accusations that it is trading off the success of an iconic Napa Valley wine brand.

WSTA speaks out on how to tackle Brexit

Published: 07 October, 2016

In a stark contrast to last year's theme of celebrating success, last month's WSTA conference unsurprisingly took on a somewhat different tone.

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 07 October, 2016

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Awatere Valley winemakers challenging the Sauvignon status quo

Published: 06 October, 2016

New Zealand is well known for its crisp and fruity Sauvignon Blancs, but winemakers from Marlborough's Awatere Valley are ripping up the rulebook by incorporating new techniques.

Leading Italian online wine retailer launches first international branch in the UK

Published: 06 October, 2016

A consumer website selling the "largest selection of Italian wines in Europe" has launched its first international base 50km north of London.

National Champagne Week a welcome boost for struggling category

Published: 06 October, 2016

The UK has been popping bubbly this week for National Champagne Week - a much needed boost for the category which has seen a slow down in growth over the past year.

Another rise in sales as Tesco recovery continues

Published: 05 October, 2016

Sales at the UK's biggest grocery retailer have now risen for three quarters in a row following an all time low last year as it struggled to fend off stiff competition from the discounters.

Santa Rita launches autumn promo campaign with Ireland's RTÉ

Published: 05 October, 2016

Chilean wine company Santa Rita Estates has unveiled their autumn 2016 promotional campaign for their brands in the Republic of Ireland which will see them once again team up with Irish national TV broadcaster RTÉ.

Campari launches limited edition art label

Published: 04 October, 2016

Campari has unveiled the latest version of its annual Art Labels.

M Restaurants: Creating a community of investors

Published: 04 October, 2016

M Restaurants set Twitter alight yesterday as its crowd funding campaign to raise funds for a new Twickenham restaurant took off on social media.

The art of on tap in casual dining

Published: 04 October, 2016

The casual dining scene is a growing sector, with plenty of opportunities for the trade to capitalise on a consumer thirst for innovative dining concepts at affordable prices.

Michelin Guide 2017: 19 new restaurants announced

Published: 04 October, 2016

There will be cause for celebration and commiseration among restaurateurs this morning, as the new galaxy of Michelin star resturants is announced.

Q&A: Fraser McIlwraith, G1 Group

Published: 03 October, 2016

As the head of business development at Scotland's largest hospitality group, Fraser McIlwraith has the intimidating task of juggling increasingly strict government legislation with the needs of big business. We caught up with him to find out how he keeps G1 Group well stocked.