Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Port refresh for a new generation

Published: 21 November, 2025

Port’s postprandial image is one that has long buoyed UK sales for the Douro’s array of fortified wine producers. However, with changing tastes come changing demands. Although there will remain a strong appetite for traditional expressions of the category, Port houses both established and new are looking to appeal to a younger demographic who may be only just commencing their Port journey. Harpers spoke to producers who ply their trade in the steep-hilled valley to determine how they are seeking to appeal to this disruptive demographic.

Taylor’s harvest: Heat causes smaller crop with intense flavour reported

Published: 29 October, 2025

After a growing season defined by extreme heat, historic Port house Taylor's is reporting that the unique conditions have afforded this year’s wines with a unique flavour profile.

Taylor's renews partnership with Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust

Published: 01 August, 2025

Port house Taylor's has renewed its partnership with a leading wildlife charity for the second year, reaffirming its commitment to supporting conservation efforts across the UK.

Taylor’s releases Sentinels Vintage Port 2023

Published: 23 April, 2025

Taylor’s has made its declaration of Vintage Port today, St George’s Day – the traditional date for the announcement – and alongside launches Sentinels Vintage Port 2023.

UK Port celebrates 650 years history of Portuguese alliance

Published: 16 June, 2023

The UK Port industry is celebrating six-and-a-half centuries of cooperation and trade this week, which included a celebratory dinner hosted by Taylor’s in the Tower of London’s White Tower.

Taylor's and Quinta do Noval declare 2020 vintages

Published: 25 April, 2022

Taylor's, one of the most historic Port Wine houses of the Douro Valley region has released its Quinta de Vargellas Vintage 2020, following a 2020 season characterised by "extraordinarily high sugar levels".

Taylor's declares 2018 a classic vintage

Published: 23 April, 2020

The Fladgate Partnership has declared 2018 a ‘classic vintage’ for Taylor’s but not for its Fonseca or Croft Port brands.

Facing up to climate change

Published: 02 August, 2018

The Climate Change Leadership Porto Summit gave compelling reasons for the drinks trade to take a lead on tackling global warming, as Andrew Catchpole reports.