Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Energy drink

Published: 18 January, 2007

Pussy is an energy drink made from white grapes, lime juice and a list of herbs as long as your arm.

Taste of New York

Published: 18 January, 2007

New York State wine is a bit of a rarity in the UK, but this range from Wolffer is set to make a big impression.

Austrian trio

Published: 18 January, 2007

Fred Loimer, from the Kamptal in Austrian, has released a trio of wines full of personality.

Threshers lists Chapel Down

Published: 18 January, 2007

In light of the growing success and quality of English wines, Thresher Group has listed Chapel Down Brut from Chapel Down winery in Tenterden, Kent.

Threshers lists Chapel Down

Published: 18 January, 2007

In light of the growing success and quality of English wines, Thresher Group has listed Chapel Down Brut from Chapel Down winery in Tenterden, Kent.

Chile goes organic

Published: 18 January, 2007

Chilean producer Luis Felipe Edwards has added organic wines to its range.

Spanish Extremes

Published: 18 January, 2007

Rioja brand, Marqus de la Concordia, has launched a range of wines from international varietals.

One for the casa

Published: 18 January, 2007

La Cantina is a wine storage unit with a case for storing your cigars on the top of the unit.

Four Roses comes to the UK

Published: 18 January, 2007

Kentucky bourbon producer Four Roses has launched its range in the UK.

WKD shatters illusions in new TV ad campaign

Published: 18 January, 2007

Called 'Sunset' the ad will air nationally across the UK for a five-week period, from today (11 June).

Gaumarjos launches new range in UK

Published: 18 January, 2007

The new selection from Gaumarjos Ltd captures the range of indigenous Caucasian red and white grape varieties, including Saperavi and Rkatsiteli.

Rina Lanca is a new white wine from Sicily, which has become a really exciting region with great indigenous varieties like Grillo, the red Nero d'Avola and Frappato. And they don't cost the earth either.

Whyte and Mackay launches super premium range

Published: 18 January, 2007

Whyte and Mackay eyes-up ontrade with new super premium range.

Sipping and mixing

Published: 18 January, 2007

Cazadores is a 100% blue agave tequila, launching in the UK.

Martini goes pink

Published: 18 January, 2007

Martini vermouth has been repackaged; colour coded its labels and added a ros to the range. And thank goodness - the bottle was looking a bit dated and was in need of a revamp.

Martini goes pink

Published: 18 January, 2007

Martini vermouth has been repackaged; colour coded its labels and added a ros to the range.

Luis Felipe Edwards goes organic

Published: 18 January, 2007

Chilean producer Luis Felipe Edwards has added an organic wine to its range.

Lagavulin releases first single cask bottling

Published: 18 January, 2007

Islay distillery Lagavulin has released its first-ever single cask bottling of malt whisky.

Coffee liqueur

Published: 18 January, 2007

A new coffee liqueur from Danish company Heering has been launched. It's a blend of Caribbean rum, coffee and cocoa, it'll set you back 10.49 for 50cl.

Wine from Cognac

Published: 18 January, 2007

Mainart is a new wine brand from Cognac with three price tiers. Rather than the dull Ugni Blanc, it uses red Bordeaux varieties - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.