Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

New Zealand Winegrowers appoints two new general managers

Published: 11 September, 2019

New Zealand Winegrowers has appointed two new general managers – Charlotte Read and Ed Massey.

China’s rules of engagement

Published: 11 September, 2019

With 32 million regular drinkers of imported wine between the ages of 18 and 54, and a potential 398 million untapped, China offers tantalising opportunities for exporters. Jo Gilbert dives in

Working in harmony

Published: 10 September, 2019

English and Welsh vineyards are joining forces to promote their wines and are on track to meet an export value of £350m in 20 years’ time. Lisa Riley reports

Alexander Wines signs distribution deal with Marqués de Riscal

Published: 10 September, 2019

Independent Glasgow based wine merchant Alexander Wines has signed a distribution deal with Marqués de Riscal.

Tim Atkin MW: Fanfare for a Chablis titan

Published: 10 September, 2019

TIM ATKIN MW: Wine critic, broadcaster, co-chair of the IWC

Aldi goes premium with new Icons range

Published: 10 September, 2019

Aldi is launching a brand new range of online exclusives in order to capture growing interest from customers who are willing to trade up and explore.

German Riesling gathers traction outside London

Published: 10 September, 2019

The love of German Riesling is spreading outside the capital boosted by a series of targeted regional events, according to Wines of Germany.

WSET kicks off ‘education week’ with world record attempt

Published: 10 September, 2019

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) kicked off its first global Wine Education Week with a bid to break the Guinness World Record for the largest ever recorded sommelierie lesson.

Bolney opens new state-of-the-art winery

Published: 09 September, 2019

Bolney Wine Estate has opened its new winery which forms part of its target to increase production by 170% within the next three years.

Jeroboams brings taste of Malkovich to UK

Published: 09 September, 2019

Jeroboams has become the latest merchant to tap into star potential with the UK launch of a range from actor John Malkovich’s southern French estate, Les Quelles de la Coste.

UK’s 50 Best Indies 2019

Published: 09 September, 2019

Welcome to the UK’s 50 Best Indies 2019, celebrating and elevating those at the top of their game

JN Wine snaps up Highbury Vintners

Published: 06 September, 2019

Northern Ireland based JN Wine has acquired independent London merchant Highbury Vintners for an undisclosed sum.

Robert Oatley appoints two new Mudgee winemakers

Published: 06 September, 2019

Robert Oatley Vineyards has confirmed the formal appointment of two new winemakers based at the Mudgee winery in New South Wales, Australia.

WSTA announces full line up for 2019 Industry Summit

Published: 06 September, 2019

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has announced its full line up of experts poised to take the stage at the 2019 Industry Summit.

FMV adds Rhône house Château La Nerthe

Published: 05 September, 2019

Fields, Morris & Verdin (FMV) has expanded its French portfolio with Rhône house Château La Nerthe.

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), the Australian owner of leading brand Penfolds, has shed some light on why it decided to call time on its distributor in China – and why setting up on its own steam has been key to growth in the country.

The Vineyard Hotel introduces wine festival featuring leading suppliers

Published: 05 September, 2019

The Vineyard Hotel in Berkshire has launched a wine festival featuring leading suppliers such as Tattinger, Hallgarten and E&J Gallo.

Roundtable: Pinotage catches up

Published: 05 September, 2019

South Africa has undergone Darwinian-levels of evolution over the past decade. Where the country – and its flagship varietal – goes from here formed the crux of Harpers’ recent roundtable in association with Kumala Wines. Jo Gilbert hosted the debate.

Soave anticipates reduced but high quality vintage

Published: 05 September, 2019

Soave Consorzio has announed it is expecting to produce a reduced but “pristine harvest of classically balanced top quality wines” on the back of 2019’s long moderate growing season.