Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Bordeaux Tasting in New York and London

Published: 18 January, 2007

Le Cercle Rive Droite, an association of wine producers from Bordeaux's Right Bank will host in London on March 12 2008 an advanced tasting of 2007 en primeur wines.

Global Brands adds to Danzka Vodka range

Published: 18 January, 2007

Global Brands has further strengthened its existing product portfolio with the addition of the Danzka Vodka range.

Piccini launches new Chianti

Published: 18 January, 2007

Tuscan producer Piccini has launched a new addition to its range of Chianti wines available in the UK Off-Trade. The Piccini Chianti Superiore DOCG 2006 will retail in Sainsbury's at 6.99.

Appleton Estate golden rum available from April

Published: 18 January, 2007

The Jamaican rum producer Appleton Estate will launch an eight-year-old golden rum product in April.

Guy Anderson Wines launches Mayu

Published: 18 January, 2007

Guy Anderson Wines has expanded its portfolio to include Chile with the launch of an award-winning range from the Elqui Valley.

Casella launches sparkling Yellow Tail ros

Published: 18 January, 2007

Casella Wines, the Australian producer, is simultaneously launching Yellow Tail sparkling ros wine into the UK and US markets this summer.

Co-op secures Cava product

Published: 18 January, 2007

Marqus de Monistrol has sealed a new UK supermarket listing with its is Marqus de Monistrol Grand Tradicion Vintage Cava Rose 2005.

M&S Launches Lower Alcohol Wines

Published: 18 January, 2007

M&S is launching a pioneering new range of lower alcohol wines.

Jaraman Fusion Range debuts at Australia tastings

Published: 18 January, 2007

Stratford's Wine Agencies will be launching Wakefield's award-winning Jaraman fusion' range in the UK market at the Australia Day Tasting on Thursday 31 January (stand 3).

Berkmann to introduce new suppliers in March

Published: 18 January, 2007

Berkmann Wine Cellars has announced it will use a March UK tour to introduce a number of its new suppliers.

M&S hails new port product

Published: 18 January, 2007

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has hailed the launch of Pink Port as the first new port style since the introduction of LBV (Late Bottled Vintage) in 1970.

Lower strength Chileno Ros to hit shelves

Published: 18 January, 2007

The 2007 vintage of Chileno's Merlot Ros (RRP 4.99) will hit the UK shelves next month with a new, lower ABV of 12%.

Fox Gordon joins with HwCg Wine & Beverages

Published: 18 January, 2007

Fox Gordon wines have recently joined forces with respected UK distributor HwCg Wine and Beverages'. HwCg is one of the UK and Europe's leading and most innovative distributors of premium wines worldwide.

Pink Elephant goes to India

Published: 18 January, 2007

Pink Elephant Portugal's new ros is about to be launched in India.

Boru Vodka Sponsors Lloyd Dobler Effect

Published: 18 January, 2007

Castle Brands Inc, an emerging international spirits company, has announced that its flagship brand, Boru Vodka, will sponsor the 2008 tour of Lloyd Dobler Effect (LDE), the winning band in Boru's "Defend the Bar Band" competition.

Australia Tastings: McGuigan

Published: 18 January, 2007

Leading Australian producer, McGuigan Simeon, will unveil a new regionally focused brand at the 2008 Australia Day Tastings. In addition, new vintages from the iconic Black Label range and the recently launched premium label, McGuigan Hand Made, will also be on offer.

Australia Tastings: Nepenthe

Published: 18 January, 2007

The 2008 Australia Day Tastings will see premium Adelaide Hills producer Nepenthe showcasing new vintage releases from the Altitude and Pinnacle ranges.

Australia Tastings: Tempus Two

Published: 18 January, 2007

Premium Australian wine brand, Tempus Two, will feature a number of new vintage releases in addition to some more unusual varieties and blends, at the 2008 Australia Day Tastings.

Stratford's Australian portfolio

Published: 18 January, 2007

Australian wine specialist, Stratford's Wine Agencies will be showing an exciting collection of wines from ten different regions at this year's Australia Day Tastings.

Bottle Green to create new wine product

Published: 18 January, 2007

Bottle Green has teamed up in an exciting and innovative enterprise partnership with Leeds Metropolitan University's Centre for Hospitality & Retailing.