Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Italy’s big hitters up their game

Published: 21 April, 2021

David Kermode charts the rise of Italy’s collectable high end, as investment eclipses its Burgundy and Bordeaux cousins.

Fine wine: The new world of collectables

Published: 17 March, 2021

Fine wine investment enjoyed a growing reputation for resilience during the ups and downs of Covid. Chloe Ashton, COO at Wine Lister, takes a closer look at the evolution of this ever-changing market.

Cork’s march to ascendancy

Published: 25 February, 2021

Having removed much of the taint of TCA to cork’s reputation, the classic stopper continues to establish itself as a benchmark of quality, as James Lawrence reports.

Lay & Wheeler to build new warehouse and head office

Published: 23 February, 2021

Lay & Wheeler has revealed it is gearing up to build a new head office and warehouse.

Jeroboams appoints Lucie Parker as trade director

Published: 17 February, 2021

Jeroboams Trade, the wholesale business within the independent Jeroboams Group, has appointed Lucie Parker to the role of trade director.

Liv-ex places orders for Millar and Carter

Published: 15 February, 2021

Liv-ex is bolstering its team with the hiring of two editors from rival wine trade titles.

Bordeaux Index predicts ‘resurgence’ for Bordeaux following record Q4 trading

Published: 08 February, 2021

Bordeaux Index has reported record volume trading volumes for Q4 2020, with Bordeaux and Burgundy to the fore, in what the fine wine trading platform described as “step change gains” compared with Q4 2019.

Lay & Wheeler snaps up further ex-Berry Bros staff

Published: 27 January, 2021

Lay & Wheeler has appointed a new head of operations, while also expanding its private clients team as part of the company’s growth strategy.

Four Corners Wine expands Cali portfolio with new trio

Published: 18 January, 2021

Premium California importer Four Corners Wine has enhanced its portfolio with a trio of new wineries.

Fine wine reaches a record high on Liv-ex

Published: 09 December, 2020

Fine wine has remained buoyant this year, with increased reliance on technology and automated trading helping the market to reach as yet unprecedented levels.

Liv-ex prepares for skyrocketing cost of Brexit transition

Published: 25 November, 2020

Liv-ex is predicting that the number of ‘steps’ involved in transferring wine between the UK and the EU will more than double post-January, with associated costs forecasted to rise exponentially.

C&C Wines partners with Accolade

Published: 20 November, 2020

Carson & Carnevale Wines (C&C Wines) has partnered with Fine Wine Partners, the fine wine division of Accolade Wines, to boost its Australian offering.

Hakkasan launches nationwide wine delivery service

Published: 17 November, 2020

Hakkasan has launched a nationwide wine delivery service to build on the success of its Covid inspired Hakkasan at Home initiative launched in March.

Rhône wines traded on Liv-ex up 40%

Published: 12 November, 2020

Rhône wines traded on Liv-ex rose 40% year on year, according to the fine wine platform’s newly released The Rhône – Solid as a rock report.

TWE opens ecommerce platform to trade

Published: 06 November, 2020

The Winery Collection, Treasury Wine Estate’s (TWE) ‘luxury’ e-commerce platform, has launched a new trade portal, offering exclusive access for wine merchants and independents.

Indigo founder Ben Henshaw unveils new delivery platform

Published: 28 October, 2020

Indigo Wines director Ben Henshaw has unveiled a new wine delivery platform promising to bring accessible modern fine wines to UK households.

Berry Bros confirms FMV restructure

Published: 04 September, 2020

Berry Bros & Rudd (BBR) has confirmed it will be restructuring its Fields, Morris & Verdin (FMV) wholesale arm following the announcement of an internal review in June.

Berry Bros & Rudd announces new CEO

Published: 16 July, 2020

Berry Bros & Rudd has appointed Emma Fox as its new CEO with effect from 3 August 2020.

Self-imposed regulations risk UK’s standing as fine wine trading hub

Published: 01 July, 2020

The UK's status as a global trading hub for fine wine will face major risks from the additional burdens of government-imposed regulations when the UK ends its Brexit transition period at the close of the year.

Baron Philippe de Rothschild appoints new head of Châteaux Wines division

Published: 29 June, 2020

Baron Philippe de Rothschild has appointed Ariane Khaida executive director of its Châteaux Wines division, including Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Clerc Milon, Château d'Armailhac and Domaine de Baronarques.