Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Bid for Beirut auction organises relief for Lebanon

Published: 24 August, 2020

A new auction to provide much-needed relief for Lebanon’s struggling wine sector has drawn support from the UK wine trade, after a massive explosion decimated the country’s main port on 4 August.

Symington partners with Michelin-starred chef to launch pop-up

Published: 30 July, 2020

Symington Family Estates has collaborated with Michelin-starred chef Pedro Lemos to launch pop-up restaurant Casa dos Ecos at the Port producer’s Quinta do Bomfim estate.

Symington launches virtual School of Port  

Published: 22 July, 2020

Port producer Symington Family Estates has launched a new digital platform named The School of Port.

Sogevinus acquires Quinta da Boavista

Published: 30 June, 2020

Sogevinus has acquired historic Quinta da Boavista from Lima Smith for an undisclosed sum.

Winetraders adds first Portuguese producer

Published: 04 June, 2020

Winetraders has added Quinta da Pedra Alta to its portfolio, marking the company’s first Portuguese producer.

Sogevinus releases 2018 vintage Ports

Published: 05 May, 2020

Sogevinus has announced the release of four 2018 vintage Ports, one from each of its four Port houses.

Quinta do Noval joins Port peers in declaring 2018 a vintage year

Published: 27 April, 2020

Quinta do Noval has become the latest Port house to declare 2018 a vintage year following “extreme” weather conditions.

Taylor's declares 2018 a classic vintage

Published: 23 April, 2020

The Fladgate Partnership has declared 2018 a ‘classic vintage’ for Taylor’s but not for its Fonseca or Croft Port brands.

Symington announces vintage ports

Published: 14 April, 2020

The Symington Family has announced its 2018 vintage Ports - to be launched via live video presentation for the first time.

Sogrape declares 2018 vintage for Sandeman, Offley and Ferreira

Published: 09 April, 2020

Sogrape Estates has declared 2018 a vintage year for its Sandeman, Offley and Ferreira estates.

How do you give the drinks of yesteryear a modern twist?

Published: 13 March, 2020

Rowena Curlewis, CEO of drinks design specialist Denomination, on why legacy brands are enjoying a new lease of life.

Leading Port figure Huyshe Bower dies aged 82

Published: 28 January, 2020

Huyshe Bower, senior family member and former director of The Fladgate Partnership, has passed away.

Churchill’s appoints founder’s daughter as director of sales & marketing

Published: 11 December, 2019

Port producer Churchill's has appointed Zoe Graham – daughter of founder Johnny Graham - as its new sales & marketing director.

Tim Atkin MW: Sherry deserves applause

Published: 01 November, 2019

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Taylor’s releases new digital campaign

Published: 28 October, 2019

Taylor’s Port has launched a new digital campaign to promote the possibilities for the fortified wine for key occasions in the autumn and winter calendar.

Leading Port figure Ian Symington passes away

Published: 19 September, 2019

Ian Symington, a leading figure in the Port trade for nearly 50 years, has passed away.

Cockburn’s unveils image overhaul

Published: 04 September, 2019

Port royalty, the Symingtons Family Estate, has unveiled a new look for its core Cockburn’s range to coincide with the 50th anniversary of its Special Reserve label.

Kopke and Casa Burmester latest to declare 2017 a vintage year

Published: 20 June, 2019

Kopke and Casa Burmester are the latest Port houses to declare 2017 as a vintage of outstanding quality.

Symington reveals first wines made outside the Douro

Published: 29 May, 2019

The Symington family has launched the first wines from its new project at Quinta da Fonte Souto in the Portalegre sub-region of the Alentejo in southern Portugal.