Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Jackson Family Wines appoints new sales director to drive European expansion

Published: 02 August, 2016

A Californian winery has appointed a new European sales director as part of its expansion plan.

McConaughey to "reintroduce" Wild Turkey as creative director

Published: 02 August, 2016

Wild Turkey has announced a new partnership with Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey who has been brought onboard to introduce the bourbon brand to a new generation.

On and off-trade: Ten tips on how to upsell

Published: 02 August, 2016

We all know how comfortable customers are with a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and Argentinean Malbec - and it can be easy to let these tried-and-tested favourites rule the roost.

14 consecutive years of growth for wine education at WSET

Published: 02 August, 2016

Demand for wine and spirit education continues to accelerate at the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET), where a total of 72,171 exams were taken globally in the academic year finishing July 31, 2016.

New multi-million pound brewery for Chapel Down's Curious Drinks

Published: 02 August, 2016

Chapel Down has completed the exchange of contracts on a 1.6-acre site to further develop its beer and cider business.

Oddbins first to stock wine from Kingsland Drinks' carbonation line

Published: 01 August, 2016

Kingsland Drinks' has found the first listing of its new carbonated wines, having launched a carbonated version of the Shorn range to make the most of the rising demand for sparkling wine.

Record climb for aromatics at Cono Sur

Published: 01 August, 2016

Chilean wine brand Cono Sur has reported rapid growth in popularity of aromatic-style wine, especially with sales of its Viognier, which has seen 148% growth in sales compared to the same period last year.

Bibendum launching Brazilian winery promo ahead of Rio Olympics

Published: 01 August, 2016

Brazilian winery Miolo, along with Bibendum and Walker & Wodehouse, is launching a Taste of Brazil campaign to encourage customers to make the most of this year's games.

Rum taking centre stage at Wray's Jamaican festival

Published: 01 August, 2016

Wray's Jerk Fest, a free, one-day event celebrating Jamaican culture is coming to Peckham on August 6 where it be hosted by Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum.

Diageo GB World Bartender champ prepares to launch NY pop-up bar

Published: 01 August, 2016

Aidan Bowie, Diageo Reserve's GB World Class Bartender of the Year 2016, is preparing to bring a taste of London to the Big Apple when he opens up his own pop-up restaurant there this week.

New chairman at Viña Santa Rita

Published: 29 July, 2016

Baltazar Sánchez Guzmán has been appointed to lead the board at Chilean winery Viña Santa Rita.

New trade show dedicated to bars and pubs

Published: 29 July, 2016

A new trade show dedicated to the UK's bar and pub trade is launching this October with a focus on how the on-trade can evolve and adapt to changing consumer behaviours.

Insights: What could Brexit mean for bulk wine?

Published: 29 July, 2016

As the pound-to-Euro exchange rate takes a battering, bulk buying from the eurozone has suddenly become a less attractive prospect. What kind of impact will this have on both sides of the Channel?

Big Four's stalling growth "can't be blamed on Brexit"

Published: 29 July, 2016

The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published for the 12 weeks ending 17 July 2016, show slow growth for the supermarket sector, with sales up just 0.1% compared to last year.

Bordeaux brings a touch of tradition to Cotswolds' The Big Feastival

Published: 29 July, 2016

Traditional French wine and festivals in the heart of the great British countryside haven't always gone hand in hand.

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 29 July, 2016

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Harpers Directory update for 2017 - don't miss out

Published: 28 July, 2016

Harpers is currently updating The Harpers Wine & Spirit Directory 2017 and is asking those in the trade to get in contact to make your information is correct.

Hallgarten Druitt plugs "embarrassing" gap in Australian portfolio

Published: 28 July, 2016

Specialist wine importer Hallgarten Druitt & Novum has taken over distribution of most of Hallowed Ground's Australian producers, significantly expanding Hallgarten's premium Australian offering.

Outrage as the London Annual Champagne Tasting is cancelled

Published: 28 July, 2016

The committee which organises the annual London event has announced that it will not be holding this year's tasting - and doesn't know when or if it will return to the UK.

Diageo boss urges UK to protect Scotch

Published: 28 July, 2016

The chief executive of drinks giant Diageo has made a plea to UK governments to keep the Scotch market "healthy and competitive" in a post-Brexit climate.