Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Gonzales Byass signs distribution deal with Domaine Jones

Published: 20 May, 2018

Gonzales Byass has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Languedoc-Roussillon winery Domaine Jones.

Cono Sur targets foodies with new TV ads

Published: 18 May, 2018

Leading Chilean winery Cono Sur has launched a major new primetime TV ad campaign highlighting wine and food, which is set to reach 13 million viewers over six months.

Roberson brings new sustainable wine range to the UK

Published: 17 May, 2018

London merchant Roberson Wine has brought a new range of sustainable wines to the UK.

Bibendum and Matthew Clark owner C&C Group reports drop in profit

Published: 16 May, 2018

C&C Group has reported a drop in full-year net revenue and profit with sales hit by severe weather in the second half.

London's largest Aussie wine selection set to touch down in Soho

Published: 16 May, 2018

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Leading Spanish sangria to touch down in the UK

Published: 15 May, 2018

Spain’s Zamora Company has teamed up with independent distributor Indie Brands to launch its recently acquired premium sangria into the UK market.

Harpers at LWF: English Fizz, Driving NPD and The Future of the Agency Model

Published: 15 May, 2018

Harpers will be again be taking the stage at this year’s reinvigorated London Wine Fair with a mix of briefings and tasting, tying in with exciting new features including the Innovation Zone and Drinks Britannia, where the results of our English Wine Stars Awards will be revealed.

Flint Wines adds first Canadian wineries to portfolio

Published: 15 May, 2018

Flint Wines has been appointed the exclusive UK distributor of Canadian wineries Le Vieux Pin and La Stella.

Australian Vintage creates two new COO roles

Published: 14 May, 2018

Australian Vintage Limited (AVL) has created two new senior executive roles as part of a strategy to streamline its global sales.

Michael Saunders returns to Bibendum as chief executive

Published: 14 May, 2018

C&C Group has announced former head of Bibendum, Michael Saunders, has re-joined the business as chief executive.

Harpers catches up with Esporao's David Baverstock

Published: 14 May, 2018

Over the past 15-20 years, Portugal's wine industry has been transformed. Quality has been pushed to the forefront; producers have returned to native varieties in a big way, recognising them as Portugal's raison d'etre in a crowded and competitive global wine industry. Meanwhile, regions that were once also-rans have emerged with distinctive styles and a renewed commitment to local traditions.

Jeroboams launches Kensington store

Published: 14 May, 2018

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Berry Bros & Rudd introduces Helix closure to UK retail

Published: 14 May, 2018

Berry Bros & Rudd has claimed a UK retail first with the introduction of the Helix closure.

IWC UK Merchant Awards returns

Published: 11 May, 2018

The IWC UK Merchant Awards is back for another year, with limited time remaining to sign up.

Fells welcomes Yalumba into portfolio

Published: 11 May, 2018

Iconic Australian winery Yalumba is to join John E Fells, bringing its portfolio of antipodean estates into the fold, while also taking an equity stake in the UK-based company.

Guy Woodward: Who is wine for?

Published: 11 May, 2018

Two months ago, I wrote a column on Majestic that was less than effusive in its appraisal of the UK’s biggest drinks retailer. The day after it was published, I received a phone call from the firm’s chief executive Rowan Gormley. It’s funny how our reliance on electronic forms of communication means that an unsolicited call now has added impact – a fact which I’m sure Gormley had in mind as he opened the call with a jokey threat of legal action.

Inverarity Morton partnership to bring New York wines to the UK

Published: 10 May, 2018

A new partnership between European importer New York Wines and Glasgow-based wine and spirits specialists Inverarity Morton is primed to introduce a new range of wines from New York State to the UK market.