Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Artisanal Forest Gin wins Virgin Trains first class account

Published: 11 January, 2016

Virgin Trains has chosen Cheshire small-batch artisanal Forest Gin to serve to its first-class passengers.

Fine-wine market posts best annual performance in five years

Published: 08 January, 2016

The fine wine market steadied in 2015 and is now cautiously optimistic for 2016, according to the latest report released by Liv-Ex this week.

New Zealand to celebrate Sauvignon Blanc at 35th annual London tasting

Published: 08 January, 2016

The 35th New Zealand Annual Trade Tasting, to be held in London on January 18, will be a celebration of Sauvignon Blanc, the country's signature varietal.

Industry blindsided by latest government drinking advice

Published: 08 January, 2016

The UK government's revised guidelines for alcohol consumption, which are now among the strictest in Europe, have taken the drinks trade by surprise.

Sipsmith to open Swan on a Hot Gin Roof pop-up bar in Soho

Published: 08 January, 2016

London's award-winning Sipsmith gin distillery has partnered with Soho's Ham Yard Hotel for a winter pop-up bar on the hotel's exclusive fourth-floor roof terrace.

London welcomes seventh annual Japanese Koshu wine tasting

Published: 08 January, 2016

The seventh annual Koshu of Japan tasting will take place in London next month.

Successful Christmas launch for Bar 44 online retail service

Published: 07 January, 2016

Bar 44, the Welsh tapas bar and restaurant group, has successfully launched an online store to complement its existing customer offer.

Justerini & Brooks signs exclusive deal with Château Unang

Published: 07 January, 2016

Fine wine merchant Justerini & Brooks has been appointed the new, sole agents for boutique Rhône winery Château Unang.

Strong festive sales at Majestic vindicate Gormley strategy

Published: 07 January, 2016

Sales at Majestic Wine plc were up 12.2%, according to trading figures from the group released today.

New World wines thrive in challenging Chinese market

Published: 07 January, 2016

The market for wine is rebounding strongly for New World wines, according to reports in the Chinese news media.

Buckingham Schenk to push key new Chilean brands at SITT

Published: 07 January, 2016

UK wine importer Buckingham Schenk is to unveil a range of wines from Chile's Garcés Silva Family Vineyards at the Specialist Importers Trade Tasting (SITT) in February.

French Wine Discoveries set for annual London tasting

Published: 06 January, 2016

The French Wine Discoveries tasting returns to London for its 14th year later this month.

English and Welsh wine sales bring Xmas cheer at Waitrose

Published: 06 January, 2016

Sales of English and Welsh wines at Waitrose were up 8.5% year on year in the six weeks to January 2, the upscale multiple retailer has reported.

Berry Bros predicts millennial flight to Old World quality

Published: 06 January, 2016

The millennial generation's quest for authenticity and the experience of discovery will lead it back to the classic wine regions this year, Berry Bros & Rudd has claimed in its New Year predictions.

London hipster district gets capital's first fine-wine burger restaurant

Published: 06 January, 2016

London's fashionable Dalston district is about to get the capital's first burger and fine-wine restaurant.

ASC Fine Wines shutters Shanghai Wine Residence

Published: 06 January, 2016

ASC Fine Wines, the China-based fine wine importer, has closed its Shanghai Wine Residence, which offered retail, dining, cellaring and private tasting services to the company's clients.

New EU regulations promise French wine-making revolution

Published: 05 January, 2016

EU regulations which came into force on January 1 will radically change wine production in France.

Cult Wines targets big growth with Hong Kong office launch

Published: 05 January, 2016

Fine wine investment company Cult Wines is to open a new office in Hong Kong as part of an ambitious growth strategy.

HMRC clampdown on duty evasion begins

Published: 05 January, 2016

The HMRC's Alcohol Wholesaler Registratation Scheme is now operational.

Gin tourism comes to Manchester

Published: 05 January, 2016

Manchester gin lovers will soon be able to enjoy a tour of some the city's best bars fuelled by their favourite tipple, thanks to a new drinking experience launching in the spring.