Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Charles Krug makes UK debut

Published: 06 July, 2021

Napa Valley winery Charles Krug has appointed Top Selection to distribute its wines in the UK, marking the first time the producer will export to the UK in its 160 year history.

Justerini & Brooks signs Napa’s Frog’s Leap

Published: 02 March, 2021

Justerini & Brooks has added Rutherford Frog’s Leap winery to its California portfolio.

Napa Valley Vintners launches auction of rare wines

Published: 03 February, 2021

The Napa Valley Vintners has brought together a collection of nearly 100 exclusive library wine lots for its inaugural Direct from the Cellar: Napa Valley Library Wine Auction.

MMD ultra marathon fundraiser to raise support for California fires

Published: 24 November, 2020

Maisons Marques et Domaines (MMD) is embarking on a collaborative Ultra Marathon in order to raise funds in support of the US wineries affected by this year’s devastating wildfires.

CWI webinars to give ‘accurate story’ of harvest across Cali

Published: 26 October, 2020

‘The Harvest Sessions’, a trio of webinars from California Wine Institute (CWI) is promising to give an “accurate story” of the 2020 harvest across the wine country from the perspective of winemakers and growers.

CWI confirms reports of affected wineries but "too soon to estimate impact”

Published: 29 September, 2020

The California Wine Institute (CWI) has confirmed that there have been early reports of wineries that have been directly affected by the current California wildfires.

Two wineries damaged by latest Cali wildfires

Published: 25 August, 2020

The Wine Institute (CWI) has confirmed that, as of last night, two wineries in California have experienced damage as a result of the latest wildfires.

ABS expands Cali portfolio with Rutherford Hill Winery

Published: 04 August, 2020

Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS) has expanded its US portfolio with the addition of Rutherford Hill Winery in the Napa Valley, part of the Terlato family of estates.

Napa Valley Vintners and The Drinks Trust lend support to fight Covid-19

Published: 15 May, 2020

A group of Napa Valley winemakers is offering its support to the Covid-19-hit UK hospitality industry via a new online course.

James Hocking signs three Napa wineries

Published: 06 February, 2020

James Hocking Wine (JHW) has expanded its portfolio with three Napa Valley wineries – CAMi, Pilcrow and Zeitgeist.

Pol Roger expands Napa portfolio with Kinsman Eades and TOR Wines

Published: 14 January, 2020

Pol Roger has expanded it Napa portfolio with the addition of Kinsman Eades and TOR Wines.

California rises from the ashes

Published: 08 April, 2019

Northern California’s wine industry continues to recover after the record-breaking wildfires of 2017.

Larkan aims to plug a gap for ‘super premium’ canned wine

Published: 04 March, 2019

Larkin Wines, a boutique Napa winery which specialises in premium Cabernet and red blends retailing around £70, is set to launch a range of ‘super premium’ canned wines in the UK.

Napa Valley reports strong vintage with ideal weather conditions

Published: 12 November, 2018

Napa Valley has announced a “Goldilocks” 2018 vintage.

Napa Valley positive about harvest season

Published: 01 October, 2018

Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) has revealed it is optimistic about the 2018 harvest following a balanced growing season.

Seely adds Napa winery to AXA Millésimes portfolio

Published: 24 July, 2018

AXA Millésimes, which owns leading wineries in Bordeaux, Burgundy, The Douro and Tokaj, has announced the acquisition of Outpost Wines on Howell Mountain in Napa Valley.

Guy Woodward: The debate dividing Napa Valley vintners

Published: 12 July, 2018

Driving down the bucolic Highway 29 last month, on my way into Napa Valley, I was confronted by a series of roadside placards. As the vineyards became more prevalent, so did the signs. “No on C” most of them read. “Yes on C” read a few. But what the hell was C?

Napa Valley Vintners secures Certification Mark protection in UK ahead of Brexit

Published: 24 May, 2018

Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) has secured Certification Mark protection for the Napa Valley name in the UK.

The Vineyard Cellars adds two Napa Valley wineries

Published: 09 May, 2018

The Vineyard Cellars has been appointed exclusive UK agent for Napa Valley boutique wineries Somnium and Revana Estate – both specialists in Cabernet Sauvignon.