Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

New Zealand overtakes Germany in UK wine sales

Published: 15 April, 2010

New Zealand is claiming to have overtaken sales of German wine in the UK when looking at country of origin percentage shares.

Specialist June tastings for Murcia wines

Published: 09 April, 2010

The UK wine trade is to get the chance to explore the grape varieties from the Spanish region of Murcia at a series of tastings in June.

A deeper shade of pink

Published: 12 March, 2010

Carol Emmas considers the differences between rosé fizz at the Champagne Summit's masterclass.

Champagne Summit tasting

Published: 12 March, 2010

Claire Hu and Carol Emmas tasted their way round the tables at the inaugural Champagne Summit, at the Soho Hotel, in February.

New Taste - Feb 26, 2010

Published: 03 March, 2010

A new rosé Champagne and a sparkling Moscato are among this week's new drinks releases.

New Zealand expects small vintage decline

Published: 02 March, 2010

New Zealand wine producers will harvest slightly fewer grapes this year, despite an increased vineyard area, it has been predicted.

New Zealand must not hike up Pinot Noir prices

Published: 11 February, 2010

New Zealand must not miss its opportunity to strengthen its position as the world's leading producer of affordable Pinot Noir, members of the UK wine trade have claimed.

New Zealand must not hike prices on Pinot Noir

Published: 11 February, 2010

New Zealand must not miss its opportunity to strengthen its position as the world's leading producer of affordable Pinot Noir by pushing prices up members of the UK wine trade have claimed.

New Taste

Published: 10 February, 2010

The first commercially available blend of Malbec and Torrontés and a sweet Kiwi Riesling are among the new releases reviewed by Claire Hu.

Rueda production up 5%

Published: 04 February, 2010

Rueda production increased by 5% in 2009, according to official data released by the Spanish wine region.

Terroirs is runaway winner at Harpers' drink list awards

Published: 27 January, 2010

Terroirs, the London wine bar and restaurant devised by the team at Les Cave de Pyrene which has taken London by storm, was the runaway winner at last night's Drinking out Excellence Awards held at the Soho Hotel by Harpers Wine & Spirit.

Sommelier's Diary

Published: 25 January, 2010

Carol Emmas interviews Peter Horton, wine consultant at Smiths of Smithfield and The Luxe in London, about his month.

Restaurant review

Published: 25 January, 2010

Has Claire Hu found the perfect English country pub?

New Taste

Published: 22 December, 2009

Spier launches premium range, and Masters of Wine students set up new agency supplying artisan wines.

My Taste: Chile

Published: 22 December, 2009

Carol Emmas reports from a wine tour through Chile.

The UK's best wine lists recognised

Published: 21 December, 2009

Harpers Wine & Spirit today reveals the shortlisted restaurants for our Drinking Out Excellence Awards, the UK's first dedicated gongs for wine lists.

Don't Miss - New Zealand Winegrowers Annual Trade Tasting

Published: 17 December, 2009

New Zealand Winegrowers are urging the trade not to miss out on the fabulous array of New Zealand Wines, Kiwi winemakers and other exciting initiatives this year

Raising the Bar in Excellence Awards

Published: 17 December, 2009

The UK has arguably the most exciting restaurant wine and spirits lists in the world, yet the efforts of those who create them is frequently overlooked. It often seems it's the chefs who get all the glory in terms of awards and press, and the sommeliers, restaurant owners and buyers who work so hard to create the drinks offer are forgotten.

New Zealand sweet wines permitted in UK

Published: 09 December, 2009

The generic trade body, New Zealand Wine Growers has welcomed a ruling that will allow the import of sweet wines into the UK.

Agency's Taste: Charles Taylor Wines

Published: 04 December, 2009

Charles Taylor Wines was established in 1986 and is agent and importer for a selection of leading estates from traditional regions of France and Germany.