Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Malcolm Cowen takes on Tullibardine Whiskies distribution

Published: 18 January, 2007

Specialist spirits company Malcolm Cowen is taking on the UK distribution of all Tullibardine Highland Malt Whiskies from this week.

Montana's Pinot Gris set for quality vintage

Published: 18 January, 2007

Montana, which last year launched its own unique expression of Pinot Grigio, has announced the start of the 2008 vintage which is set to be "the kind of vintage winemakers love with exceptional fruit quality," according to Chief Winemaker at Montana, Jeff Clarke.

Echo Falls introduces ready-to-drink wine glass

Published: 18 January, 2007

Californian wine brand Echo Falls has announced its new ready-to-drink (RTD) PET wine glass.

New organic wines from Les Domaines Paul Mas

Published: 18 January, 2007

Les Domaines Paul Mas will be exhibiting on stand 1 with Stratford's Wine Agencies at this year's France Under One Roof tasting at Lord's on Wednesday 19 March with an exciting selection of wines, including a number of organic offerings.

Via Ventisquero expands winemaking team

Published: 18 January, 2007

Via Ventisquero has expanded its winemaking team with the addition of Horacio Fuentes, who brings with him experience of winemaking in California and Argentina, as well as his native Chile.

Nederburg Wines opts for prize marketing strategy

Published: 18 January, 2007

Wine brand Nederburg is giving consumers the chance to win more than two million South African Rand (around 140,000) in the largest-ever promotion for the brand in the UK.

Biodynamic wine gets London restaurant listing

Published: 18 January, 2007

Fleur de Lotus 2006 from Vin D'Alsace Josemeyer Domaine will debut in the Moti Mahal in London.

New Prelude Vineyards label launched

Published: 18 January, 2007

Leeuwin Estate has launched a new design of label for its two Prelude Vineyards wines from the Margaret River.

Bodegas Muriel and Solaz on show at Wines of Spain

Published: 18 January, 2007

D&D Wines International will be exhibiting wines from the largest family owned Rioja winery, Bodegas Muriel as well as a range of wines from The Osborne Group, a long standing producer of wines founded in 1772.

Val d'Orbieu launches late harvest Muscat

Published: 18 January, 2007

Pioneering Languedoc producer Val d'Orbieu has extended the Muscat de St Jean de Minervois range to include the premium positioned Vendanges d'Automne.

Andean Malbec wins gold at Argentine awards

Published: 18 January, 2007

Andean Malbec 2007 was awarded not only a gold medal at the second Argentinian Wine Awards but also the highly coveted Flagship Varietal Trophy for its outstanding example of the Malbec Grape.

New cuve for Heidsieck & Co. Monopole

Published: 18 January, 2007

Vranken-Pommery Monopole has introduced a new vintage cuve to its Heidsieck & Co. Monopole portfolio of Champagnes.

Tarantas to be distributed in US and Europe

Published: 18 January, 2007

Natural Merchants has announced it is to distribute Tarantas Vibrant Organic Spanish Red Wine to the US and Europe.

Co-op brings in new Californian wines

Published: 18 January, 2007

From April, the Co-op will sell on the Sacramento Trail California wine brand.

Moldovan Wine Guild tasting

Published: 18 January, 2007

Trade members are invited to the Moldovan Wine Guild tasting on February 26 in London.

Barbadillo Seafood Wine to launch

Published: 18 January, 2007

Guy Anderson Wines is strengthening its position in Spain having been appointed Off-trade Agent for top Sherry specialist Barbadillo.

Bordeaux Tasting in New York and London

Published: 18 January, 2007

Le Cercle Rive Droite, an association of wine producers from Bordeaux's Right Bank will host in London on March 12 2008 an advanced tasting of 2007 en primeur wines.

Global Brands adds to Danzka Vodka range

Published: 18 January, 2007

Global Brands has further strengthened its existing product portfolio with the addition of the Danzka Vodka range.

Piccini launches new Chianti

Published: 18 January, 2007

Tuscan producer Piccini has launched a new addition to its range of Chianti wines available in the UK Off-Trade. The Piccini Chianti Superiore DOCG 2006 will retail in Sainsbury's at 6.99.