Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

It's a rum do at Appleton

Published: 06 July, 2012

J. Wray & Nephew owned Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum has unveiled a 50 year old rum, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Jamaica's Independence.

Geoffrey Dean: travels through the Lebanon

Published: 01 July, 2012

The Bekaa Valley is secure again, and its wineries are welcoming
visitors with open arms. That is the message the Lebanese are keen to
promote, notwithstanding the destabilising events in neighbouring
Syria and, having just got back from a trip to the Bekaa, I would
happily concur.

D&D Wines creditors meet administrator today in search of £10.5m owed

Published: 29 June, 2012

Tension will be running high today when creditors of collapsed wine agency, D&D Wines International, meet the administrator in the hope of clawing back some of the £10.5m that is said to be owed to them.

Suppliers fret over D&D Wines International debt

Published: 26 June, 2012

Suppliers to the collapsed D&D Wines International could lose millions of pounds unless administrators can salvage cash from the stricken company.

Vinexpo unveils new logo

Published: 25 June, 2012

Vinexpo has adopted a new logo and graphic identity that aims to highlight its international presence, innovation and dynamism.

Record results from Majestic Wine despite challenging economy

Published: 18 June, 2012

Majestic Wine has grown sales by 8.9% to £280 million, with like-for-likes up 2.6% in the year to April 2, 2012.

Miguel Torres Jr takes helm at Bodegas Torres in September

Published: 15 June, 2012

Miguel Torres Maczassek will take over from his father as general manager of Bodegas Torres in September.

Smaller New Zealand harvest could spell end of deep discounts

Published: 15 June, 2012

New Zealand Winegrowers is "relaxed" about an 18% fall in the harvest this year - the body had anticipated the crop to fall by up to 25%.

Vinexpo Asia-Pacific announces record attendance

Published: 12 June, 2012

The fifth Vinexpo Asia-Pacific, held in Hong Kong, has announced it's final visitors figures as 25% up on last year.

It's a first for Bols

Published: 01 June, 2012

And now for something completely different - Maxxium UK is set to launch the first ever natural yoghurt liqueur to the UK market.

Wines from Spain launches consumer awards

Published: 31 May, 2012

Wines from Spain is cashing in on the "buzz" around Spanish food and culture with a new set of consumer-focused wine awards.

Negociants UK wants to be number one Australian and New Zealand specialist in the UK

Published: 24 May, 2012

Negociants UK is firmly focused on becoming the number one specialist operator in Britain for Australian and New Zealand wines.

LIWF - Seven new agencies at Ehrmanns

Published: 18 May, 2012

There will be a veritable A-Z over at the new-look Ehrmanns stand.

LIWF - Australian Vintage spreads its wings

Published: 18 May, 2012

A double pod is in order this year for Australian Vintage at LIWF 2012, to allow it to spread its wings under the Tempus Two and Nepenthe banner, while also showcasing other premium wines from its ever-growing portfolio.

Cono Sur unveils premium packaging for Bicicleta

Published: 10 May, 2012

Cono Sur is to unveil new premium packaging for its range of Bicicleta wines at this month's London International Wine Fair.

Emerging markets offer big opportunities

Published: 25 April, 2012

Drinks companies that abandon or ignore business opportunities in the UK and Western Europe do so at their peril...

Romanian Winegrowers expands distribution

Published: 23 April, 2012

Romanian Winegrowers, is to expand its distribution across the UK with new listings from The Wine Society, Waitrose and...

Oddbins' creditors left hanging

Published: 19 April, 2012

Oddbins creditors still haven't got any money back after the company went into administration and, while "preferential" suppliers will recover all monies owed, unsecured creditors will get just 1p in the £1 back, a creditors' report has revealed.

Happy families -PHI Syrah Grenache

Published: 13 April, 2012

Keeping it in the family is De Bortoli and Shelmerdine with the launch of Rhône blend, PHI Syrah Grenache 2010, Heathcote, (rrp £30.99).

England's "newest and largest" vineyard Rathfinny Estate, begins planting

Published: 26 March, 2012

Planting is to start at England's "largest" vineyard, Rathfinny Estate, this week which long term aims to compete in quality with top French Champagne houses.