Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Over 200 wineries head for Amsterdam's expanded World Bulk Wine Exhibition

Published: 20 October, 2014

Up to 200 wineries will be heading to Amsterdam next month for the sixth annual World Bulk Wine Exhibition.

Encirc's glass division - the former Quinn Glass - up for sale

Published: 20 October, 2014

Quinn Glass, the €400 million glass division under the now renamed Encirc umbrella, is up for sale by the group of lenders which owns its parent company Aventas.

TescoGate will lead to 'seismic change' in retailer/supplier relations, says Angela Mount

Published: 17 October, 2014

Ex-Somerfield head wine buyer Angela Mount says the Tesco accounting scandal has lifted the lid on how retailers treat suppliers and given suppliers the "strength to speak out".

TescoGate Special Report: how will retailers and suppliers work together in the future

Published: 17 October, 2014

Leading analysts and trade experts are divided over whether the Tesco accounting scandal will have ramifications for the wider trade. Some say there will be "no change whatsoever" in the retail landscape, while others say the change will be "seismic".

The Week That Was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 17 October, 2014

In a week where the wine trade was rocked by the suspension of Tesco's wine boss Dan Jago, much of the focus has been on the supermarket. In case you missed any of the headlines on harpers.co.uk, check out our review of the top online and financial news for the drinks trade, Q&As, and opinion pieces.

Bordeaux to launch first global marketing campaign to address falling sales

Published: 16 October, 2014

The Conseil Interprofessionel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) is launching its first global marketing campaign to help counter falls in sales by both volume and value. Its seven priority markets - China, USA, UK, Japan, Germany, Belgium and France - will soon be flooded with new atmospheric images drawn up by leading British advertising agency, Isobel.

Pernod Ricard unveils marketing campaigns for Jameson, Chivas and Brancott Estate

Published: 16 October, 2014

Pernod Ricard's Jameson, Chivas Regal and Brancott Estate brands will be receiving a major boost with the launch of separate marketing campaigns this autumn.

More Americans turning to wine, says Wine Intelligence

Published: 15 October, 2014

More Americans than ever are drinking wine on a regular basis, with those consuming wine at least once a month having increased by 40% to 91 million in the past five years.

Xavier Gramona: why he is committed to Cava and putting quality first

Published: 15 October, 2014

Established in 1921 at the heart of Cava's homeland in Sant Sadurni D'Anoia, Gramona has long held the status of the region's finest sparkling winemaker. Driven by the belief that top class Cava - both in price and quality - can compete with world class Champagne, Gramona practices extended lees ageing for its wines, in contrast to the industry norms. The house also now closely observes the Champagneois culture of late disgorgement, having released a Bollinger-esq R.D 14 year old Cava at €125 a bottle this year.

English wine industry reaches 'historic turning point'

Published: 14 October, 2014

The English wine industry has reached an "historic turning point" says the head of one of the country's most-respected estates.

Tesco's Dan Jago suspended as investigation into £250m profit overstatement continues

Published: 14 October, 2014

Dan Jago, Tesco's global head of wine, beer and spirits, has been suspended along with two other directors as the investigation into the £250 million accounting blackhole at the retailer continues.

Portuguese wine exports to UK up 10%, says ViniPortugal

Published: 14 October, 2014

Portuguese wine exports to the UK have risen 10% by volume in the first six months of 2014, compared to last year.

Bulk wine market sluggish as 2014 harvest ends, says Ciatti

Published: 14 October, 2014

As the 2014 harvest draws to a close, the bulk wine market remains sluggish, with plentiful stocks available in most markets, says the latest report from Ciatti.

3D-printed food a reality, but winemakers need not worry

Published: 14 October, 2014

Winemakers have no need to worry - yet - about consumers replicating their wines through 3D printing.

Champagne Canard-Duchêne sees volumes grow 2.54%

Published: 13 October, 2014

Champagne Canard-Duchêne has seen its sales volumes grow 2.54% for the six months to July 2014, shipping almost 1.7 million bottles in that time.

Kleine Zalze launches Cleefs wine range for independents

Published: 13 October, 2014

South African wine estate Kleine Zalze is targeting independents with a new range of wines under the Cleefs banner.

Who lives in a house like this?

Published: 10 October, 2014

Never mind the old woman who lived in a shoe, now you can be the family who lived in a cork.

Crown Cellars boosts sales team as wine revenues grow 19% in past year

Published: 10 October, 2014

Carlsberg's wine and spirits on-trade arm Crown Cellars has boosted its sales team following a 19% increase in wine sales in the past 12 months.

The Week That Was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 10 October, 2014

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