Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Over 100 producers to be on show at WOSA's Intrepid South Africa tasting

Published: 23 August, 2016

Wines of South Africa's 2016 annual tasting titled Intrepid South Africa will be showcasing wines from over 100 producers.

New Zealand wine hits 21st consecutive year of 'significant' growth

Published: 23 August, 2016

In New Zealand Winegrowers' 2016 annual report, the country has achieved yet another year of double digit growth, with exports rising 10% to $1.6bn.

The Epicurean event signs three drink ambassadors

Published: 22 August, 2016

From the same team behind the London Wine Fair, The Epicurean, the first direct to consumer event for the group, has appointed three drinks ambassadors as part of the larger event set to be hosted at the end of October.

The new order at boutique merchants Friarwood

Published: 19 August, 2016

Facing fierce competition is a daily reality of selling fine wine in and around London.

Argentinean winery tackles "fierce" competition in UK with film festival partnership

Published: 19 August, 2016

Bodega Argento is looking to strengthen its position in the minds of "culture seeking Londoners" with its continued sponsorship of the Argentine Film Festival.

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

Published: 19 August, 2016

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

F16 profits double at Treasury Wine Estates

Published: 18 August, 2016

Net profits are up 131% at Australian winemaker Treasury Wine Estates.

The Tour of Britain partners with alcohol-free wine brand

Published: 18 August, 2016

Booze-free wine alternative, Eisberg, have signed a three-year partnership to become the official wine partner for the UK's biggest professional cycle race.

Rise in alcohol prices contributes to a jump in inflation in the UK

Published: 17 August, 2016

The Office of National Statistics most recent figures released yesterday, saw inflation rise to its highest level in nearly two years to 0.6%.

New appointments: Lanchester Wines and Berry Bros. & Rudd

Published: 17 August, 2016

Berry Bros. & Rudd has appointed Nick Morton to the role of director of private clients.

English wine going global

Published: 17 August, 2016

English wine has come fourth in a consumer poll for producing the best quality wine in the eyes of the public.

Boutinot mixes bag-in-box and camping trends with Camper Vin

Published: 16 August, 2016

Boutinot is hoping for a double-win with its new Camper Vin - a new product which combines the camping and festival craze with bag-in-box.

Premium restaurants: The art of wining, dining and buying at the top

Published: 16 August, 2016

The needs of fine dining restaurants inevitably differ to those in the mid range.

"World's oldest Port house" teams up with M&S for first major UK listing

Published: 16 August, 2016

Premium Port brand, Kopke, has launched its 1996 Colheita Port at Marks & Spencer online.

Thirst for Prosecco and English fizz drives 80% rise in sales of sparkling

Published: 16 August, 2016

The amount of sparkling wine on sale in the UK has risen by 80% in the last five years from 17.6m gallons in 2011/12 to an estimated 31.6m gallons in 2015/16 according to HMRC.

Halewood Wines & Spirits' Rioja brand main sponsors of Spanish fest

Published: 15 August, 2016

Rioja brand, Marques De Caceres has been announced as the main sponsor of this year's Manchester Spanish festival, Festejar.

Aldi adds 25 limited edition wines to festival range

Published: 15 August, 2016

Discount supermarket Aldi is adding 25 limited edition, premium wines to its range in stores and online as part of the inaugural Aldi Wine Festival.

Pricing pressure mounts as US expected to overtake the UK as leading importer of Prosecco

Published: 15 August, 2016

Prosecco pricing is under pressure as demand increases in the US and the 2016 harvest is delayed according to Global Market Update report release by global wine brokerage firm Ciatti.

Investors to look to "safe haven" fine wine post-Brexit

Published: 15 August, 2016

Over one in four wealth managers and independent financial advisors expect appetite for wine investing to increase over the next 12 months as the impact of Brexit drives fuels greater demand among investors.