Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

New look for Veuve du Vernay

Published: 03 September, 2008

Patriarche Wine Agencies, the UK subsidiary of French wine giant Groupe Patriarche in Beaune, announces the re-launch of sparkling wine brand Veuve du Vernay into the UK.

Montpeyroux Estates makes a fashion statement

Published: 01 September, 2008

Fashion designer Christian Audigier, has joined forces with Montpeyroux Estates in southern France to create a new range of stylish, fun wines. The striking bottle designs, inspired by Audigier's rock 'n' roll street style and Hollywood glam, feature the iconic work of world famous tattoo artist Ed Hardy.

La Gioiosa unveils new packaging

Published: 29 August, 2008

Italian Wine brand La Gioiosa has unveiled new labels for their range of still wines in the UK market.

New Look for Veuve Du Vernay

Published: 29 August, 2008

Patriarche Wine Agencies, the UK subsidiary of French wine giant Groupe Patriarche in Beaune, announces the re-launch of sparkling wine brand Veuve du Vernay into the UK.

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Arniston Bay launches limited edition range

Published: 26 August, 2008

Arniston Bay, the South African wine producer, is to launch a parcel of Limited Release wines into the UK market. The Arniston Bay Limited Release range is a premium addition to the portfolio and comprises two single varietal wines - Limited Release Shiraz 2007 and Limited Release Sauvignon Blanc 2008. Limited Release will go on sale in August in Co-op stores UK wide.

Constellation Europe launches celebrity wine brand

Published: 26 August, 2008

Constellation Europe's Stowells, one of the UK's top 5 wine brands, has teamed up with former Emmerdale TV star and Hell's Kitchen runner-up, Adele Silva. Adele has produced her own limited edition Stowells wines as part of a campaign to help demystify wine for female consumers and drive awareness of the brand.

Amayna launches first Leyda Syrah

Published: 20 August, 2008

Leyda-based winery, Amayna, has launched a new wine to its portfolio. The 100 per cent Syrah 2007 is handpicked from the warmer north-facing slopes of a two hectare vineyard of five year old vines.

New Zealand wine exports reach record levels

Published: 20 August, 2008

New Zealand wine growers are on target to achieve $1 billion (£538 million) of exports by 2010, according annual results released today by New Zealand Winegrowers.

McGuigan launches UK specific range

Published: 15 August, 2008

Leading Australian wine producer McGuigan has unveiled the latest addition to its UK portfolio - McGuigan Grey Label.

Bottle Green launches new Chilean wine range

Published: 15 August, 2008

Bottle Green Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of Mancura, a new Chilean wine range from Viña Morandé. The brand has already received success in other markets worldwide so the two companies are very excited to see the wines launch in the UK.

Relaunch and new name for Chileno brand

Published: 05 August, 2008

Top 10 Chilean off-trade brand Chileno is to be relaunched as Chilano - the first in a series of moves to capitalise and build on the brand's popularity in changing market conditions.

Krombacher: Germany's Number 1 Best Selling Premier Beer

Published: 01 August, 2008

The number 1 premium beer in Germany is, at long last, being brought to the UK.

Arniston Bay adds fizz to portfolio

Published: 28 July, 2008

Arniston Bay has launched its first ever sparkling wine.

Ara leases land to biodiesel New Zealand

Published: 23 July, 2008

Marlborough-based Winegrowers of Ara has leased 760 hectares of its land in New Zealand's South Island to solid energy business, Biodiesel New Zealand.

Vinexpo Asia-Pacific exhibition set for May

Published: 23 July, 2008

Hong Kong has been named as the venue for the 2008 Vinexpo Asia-Pacific conference.

Vinexpo breaks 50,000 barrier

Published: 23 July, 2008

More than 50,000 people from 154 countries attended this year's Vinexpo wine fair in Bordeaux, a 3% rise on the previous event in 2005.

2007 IWSC winners announced at Vinexpo

Published: 23 July, 2008

Organisers of the 2007 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) have staggered the results to fit in with Southern hemisphere-based producers' production cycles.