Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Douglas Laing launches limited edition cask strength Rock Oyster whisky

Published: 27 January, 2016

Douglas Laing & Co has announced the release of its Limited Edition Cask Strength Rock Oyster Island Malt Scotch Whisky.

Vinho Verde 2016 annual London tasting revealed

Published: 27 January, 2016

The date of this year's annual Vinho Verde tasting has been announced.

Young consumers are making UK leisure spend more diverse, survey shows

Published: 27 January, 2016

The thirst for new experiences among young consumers is driving a trend towards diversity in leisure spending, according to the latest Greene King Leisure Trend Tracker.

Inaugural Gekkeikan Masters Cooking Competition winner revealed

Published: 27 January, 2016

The winner of the inaugural Gekkeikan Masters Cooking Competition 2016 has been announced.

Hunter Laing expands into production with first Islay distillery in ten years

Published: 26 January, 2016

Glasgow's Hunter Laing & Company, a family-owned whisky bottler and blender, has announced plans to open a distillery on Islay.

WSTA launches Scotland Gin Trail

Published: 26 January, 2016

Following on from the hugely successful launch of its London Gin Trail last year The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has this week launched a Scotland Gin Trail.

New appointments at Bodega Volcanes de Chile to drive premium growth

Published: 26 January, 2016

Premium Chilean wine producer Bodega Volcanes de Chile has appointed British-born Ben Gordon as its new managing director.

Renewed investment in Japanese wine as beer sales contract

Published: 26 January, 2016

Japan's drinks manufacturers are exploring the potential for winemaking in the country as the nation's drinkers turn away from beer, according to a report in the Nikkei Asian Review.

Oslo distillery launches with Marka Nordic bitters

Published: 25 January, 2016

Oslo Håndverksdestilleri (OHD), the first distillery to open in Norway since 1927, has announced the launch of its first product.

Morrison's listing for Cellers Unió Priorat

Published: 25 January, 2016

Leading wine supplier Buckingham Schenk has secured a Morrisons listing for Señorio de Convey Priorat from its Spanish producer Cellers Unió.

Instil Drinks to unveil new portfolio in March

Published: 25 January, 2016

Instil Drinks Company, the beer and niche spirits trading arm of Bibendum PLB, has revealed plans to relaunch on March 1.

Strong Cockburn's Port sales drive category growth

Published: 25 January, 2016

Sales of leading Port brand Cockburn's rose 14% in 2015, owner Symington Family Estates announced today.

Sales rocket at Fever-Tree

Published: 25 January, 2016

Sales at Fever-Tree, the premium mixer manufacturer, grew 71% in 2015, according to the latest trading update from the company, announced today.

Opened wines best preserved in a vacuum, new study shows

Published: 22 January, 2016

A vacuum is the best method of preserving the quality of a wine once opened, an study by the University of Burgundy has revealed.

Taylor's releases limited edition 1966 Single Harvest Port

Published: 22 January, 2016

Taylor's Port has announced the release of a 1966 Single Harvest, the third in a series of 50-year-old, limited edition Ports.

Maison M Chapoutier extends into Provence with new acquisition

Published: 22 January, 2016

Leading Rhône winery Maison M. Chapoutier has announced its acquisition of the Château des Ferrages vineyard in Provence for an undisclosed sum.

London Wine Fair launches pop-up tastings for 2016

Published: 22 January, 2016

The London Wine Fair returns for its 36th annual show this year with the addition of a new pop-up tastings area.

Gisborne to host New Zealand's first Chardonnay and sparkling wine symposium

Published: 21 January, 2016

New Zealand's first Chardonnay and sparkling wine symposium is to be held this February in Gisborne, in the country's far north east.

Nederburg inks three-year sponsorship with African pro-cycling team

Published: 21 January, 2016

Leading South African wine brand Nederburg has agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with Africa-based professional cycling team, Team Dimension Data Qhubeka.