Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Tesco approves DIAM closures for own-label wines

Published: 18 January, 2007

Following a strategic review of its closure policy, leading multiple grocer, Tesco, has approved DIAM as a preferred closure for use in its own-label wines.

ZGM hones in on low alcohol category

Published: 18 January, 2007

ZGM, the international wine producer, is launching a new branded range of premium wine-based fizzes, spritzers and coolers, designed to fit with modern consumer lifestyles.

Pernod Ricard readies George Wyndham launch

Published: 18 January, 2007

Super-premium Shiraz brand Wyndham Estate will unveil an exciting new direction at this year's LIWF, including the launch of the George Wyndham range and the refocus of the Wyndham Estate Bin range, which will feature new premium varietals.

Sparkling Ros launched by Mateus

Published: 18 January, 2007

A sparkling version of Mateus Ros is being launched in the UK through agent First Drinks Brands in a move targeted at both multiple grocers and independent stores.

ZGM launches new products at LIWF

Published: 18 January, 2007

ZGM, the international wine producer, is launching a series of new brands at the London International Wine Fair at Stand G20, including new wines from France, Spain and Chile as well as a low-alcohol alternative which is set to establish a new category for consumers.

Bollinger marks Ros launch with Ascot debut

Published: 18 January, 2007

Established Champagne house Bollinger will launch its new ros at this year's Royal Ascot event.

Mot Hennessy showcases international portfolio

Published: 18 January, 2007

Estates & Wines, the Mot Hennessy Wine Division, is hosting its inaugural tasting to showcase its high end portfolio of wineries.

Leeuwin's Margaret River Riesling makes UK debut

Published: 18 January, 2007

Leeuwin Estate's 2006 Art Series Margaret River Riesling is now available in the UK.

Nepenthe winery trials Albario

Published: 18 January, 2007

Pioneering Adelaide Hills winery Nepenthe has produced its first vintage of Spanish grape variety Albario.

Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico announces new campaign

Published: 18 January, 2007

The Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico announces its new UK promotional campaign for 2008, which will continue to build on the work of the previous three years to educate the trade and consumers about this top Italian region and its wines.

Guerrieri Rizzardi revamps DOC Classico range

Published: 18 January, 2007

The historic Italian wine producer Guerrieri Rizzardi has unveiled a new modern look across its four DOC Classico estate wines in a bid to better relate to today's wine consumer.

El Circulo launches new vintages

Published: 18 January, 2007

Spanish wine producer Pagos del Rey S.L., part of the Felix Solis Avantis group, is launching new vintages for the two wines in their El Circulo range.

ZGM launches Chilean Via Zamporia range in UK

Published: 18 January, 2007

ZGM, the international wine producer, is launching a new Chilean range into the UK market this month in response to increasing consumer and customer demand.

United Wineries launches premium venture

Published: 18 January, 2007

Leading International wine group United Wineries has unveiled its new UK venture, Bacchanalia The Wine & Art Society.

Piccini Launches Sangiovese Ros

Published: 18 January, 2007

Tuscan producer Piccini - the company that created the original Italian bag-in-tube format with the Piccanti - has scored another premier with what they believe to be the first 100% Sangiovese Ros IGT wine to be produced in Italy.

Lurton launches sweet wines at LIWF

Published: 18 January, 2007

Franois Lurton will launch a new sweet wine collection from Spain, Argentina and France at this year's London International Wine Fair (LIWF).

Veuve Clicquot unveils designer-lit champagne

Published: 18 January, 2007

Veuve Clicquot has released Globalight by Karim Rashid.
It is the second collaboration between the Champagne House and the designer celebrating Veuve Clicquot's Rose Champagne.

Wines from Southern US States on show at the London International Wine Fair - Stand R21

Published: 18 January, 2007

Wineries from the Southern United States will be exhibiting at this year's London International Wine Fair

Trapiche launches 2005 premium Iscay

Published: 18 January, 2007

Argentina's Trapiche has just released the 2005 vintage of its premium Iscay wine in sleek silver packaging to celebrate the new partnership behind its production.