Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Upmarket grocer Booths sees returns on own label re-brand

Published: 03 February, 2017

Regional grocer Booths has seen sales of its own label grow following a re-development.

Viña Santa Rita signs PLB deal

Published: 03 February, 2017

Leading Chilean producer Viña Santa Rita has joined forces with unstoppable wholesale giant, Conviviality Plc, for their UK off-trade distribution.

Viña Santa Rita signs PLB deal

Published: 03 February, 2017

Leading Chilean producer Viña Santa Rita has joined forces with unstoppable wholesale giant, Conviviality Plc, for their UK off-trade distribution.

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 03 February, 2017

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

North South Wines to hold inaugural tasting

Published: 02 February, 2017

After nearly three years of trading, UK distributor North South Wines (NSW), has announced it will be holding its first ever portfolio tasting in London and Leeds later this month.

Resurrected Western Wines concept focuses on post-referendum opportunities for UK bottling

Published: 02 February, 2017

The family behind the now defunct Western Wines is re-launching part of its business model to export South African bulk to wine to the UK.

Change of subsidiary ownership consolidates Hallgarten's B2B wine focus

Published: 02 February, 2017

Hallgarten (HDN) wines has announced a structural change of ownership with the company now owned directly by the Pieroth family of Burg Layen in Germany. The wine wholesaler based in Luton, was until December, a subsidiary of the Pieroth's family's holding company WIV Wein International.

Save the date circulated for possible return of Annual Champagne Tasting

Published: 01 February, 2017

The Annual Champagne Tasting could be returning to London following the divisive decision made last year not to hold the event in 2017.

Lebanon going back to its - Cinsault - roots

Published: 01 February, 2017

Lebanon is going back to its roots - in every sense.

R&D raising the bar on cork versus screwcap

Published: 01 February, 2017

As we take our first steps into 2017, the industry brings with it the old battle of cork versus screwcap as the two closures continue their struggle for supremacy.

New private club appoints wine director for Château Latour partnership

Published: 31 January, 2017

A new members club which is set to heavily feature Château Latour wines when it opens later this year has secured a wine director.

Lebanon: The lure of the east

Published: 31 January, 2017

If the people of a winemaking region impart an element of the local terroir then Lebanon surely offers up one of the most entrancing possible blends of culture, climate and place as a backdrop to its wines.

Amazon Fresh competitor Ocado delivers "robust" results

Published: 31 January, 2017

Ocado, the online grocer often seen squeezing down the back roads of middle class England has reported a rise in annual profits.

Why Argentinian reds are the new Malbec

Published: 31 January, 2017

Much of Argentina's success over the past few years is undeniably down to the runaway success of the Malbec in the UK.

Conviviality reports soaring half year profits

Published: 30 January, 2017

Conviviality, the UK's largest drinks distributor, has reported triple digit growth in its half year results, issued today.

Sherry soldiers on with Wines from Spain masterclass

Published: 30 January, 2017

Sherry, regionality and gastronomy will take centre stage when Wines from Spain's annual trade tasting comes to London's Tobacco Dock on March 9.

Profile: Henry Boyes, wine buyer, Mitchells & Butlers

Published: 30 January, 2017

Buying wine for Mitchells & Butlers is no small task.

Spotlight on Riesling at Wines of Germany's annual fellowship dinner

Published: 30 January, 2017

Four new Riesling champions were inducted into the Riesling Fellowship hall of fame at Wines of Germany's recent celebrating of the country's sparkling wine.

Buyers and producers discuss forecasted higher demand for Languedoc at Vinisud

Published: 30 January, 2017

A survey of 1,100 distributors in seven countries has identified the Langeudoc as the wine region most likely to see increased consumer demand in the next 24 months.