Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

English winemakers welcome 'perfect' conditions

Published: 19 July, 2013

This year's record summer temperatures could produce a quality vintage on a par with 2009, according to English wine producers.

Félix Solís splits from Free Run Wines

Published: 18 July, 2013

Spanish wine producer Félix Solís Avantis is to take over control of its UK operation from Free Run Wines as it establishes its own office in the UK under the leadership of former Bibendum director, Richard Cochrane.

Government scraps plans for minimum pricing for alcohol

Published: 18 July, 2013

The government has formally announced it is to axe proposals to introduce a minimum price for a unit of alcohol in England and Wales.

Wines of Germany calls on producers

Published: 18 July, 2013

Entrants have one month before the deadline of Wines of Germany's "Get it on..." competition, which aims to help...

Champagne Deutz to be distributed by González Byass UK

Published: 18 July, 2013

González Byass UK has been appointed the exclusive distributor of Champagne Deutz with effect from August 1.

IWC 2013 Specialist and Regional Wine Mechants of the Year

Published: 17 July, 2013

The International Wine Challenge 2013 awards recognised both the best regional merchants and specialist merchants of the year for their excellence in promoting certain wine countries around the world. Here is the full list of winners announced at last night's awards ceremony at London's Grosvenor House hotel:

International Wine Challenge Lifetime Achievement Award 2013

Published: 17 July, 2013

International Wine Challenge Lifetime Achievement Award 2013

International Wine Challenge Awards 2013 And the winner is...

Published: 17 July, 2013

The best of the best came to together last night, held at the Grosvenor hotel, in the heart of London, to recognise those nominated and awarded a prestigious 2013 International Wine Challenge Merchant Award.

Diageo launches online responsible drinking campaign

Published: 15 July, 2013

Diageo has launched an online campaign to remind young people that excessive drinking can lead to "shame and embarrassment".

Maxxium UK rolls out on-pack pricing

Published: 15 July, 2013

Maxxium UK is to extend its range of price marked packs (PMPs) to drive sales in the convenience channel.

Oddbins' new website to stock customers' holiday wines

Published: 12 July, 2013

Oddbins is giving customers the chance to let them know the name of a favourite wine they drank whilst on holiday as part of...

Hoxton Gin secures Tesco listings

Published: 12 July, 2013

Hoxton Gin has announced it has secured listings in 103 Tesco stores nationwide.

Lanson sells record number of bottles at Wimbledon

Published: 11 July, 2013

Andy Murray's famous victory at Wimbledon last weekend was washed down with a record number of bottles of Champagne Lanson, the official Champagne of the tournament.

Vin-X signs former Essex cricketer

Published: 11 July, 2013

Former Essex cricket captain Paul Prichard has joined fine wine investment firm, Vin-X, to help with strategy development.

Miss Whisky and Glengoyne host Marie Curie tea party

Published: 11 July, 2013

Miss Whisky, aka Alwynne Gwilt, is hoping to raise money for the Marie Curie Cancer Care charity by hosting...

Speyside distilleries release their oldest single malts

Published: 10 July, 2013

BenRiach and GlenDronach distilleries, both located in Speyside, have announced the release of their oldest...

Camilla calls for new name for English sparkling wine

Published: 10 July, 2013

This week the Duchess of Cornwall officiated the opening of the redeveloped Hambledon Vineyard Winery in Hampshire and...

Arniston Bay's Reef Pouch returns to UK

Published: 10 July, 2013

Stellenbosch Vineyards' brand Arniston Bay is returning to UK as an alternative packaging choice for consumers...

Frizzenti taps into Prosecco popularity

Published: 10 July, 2013

Sparkling wine brand Frizzenti is capitalising on the growing popularity of Prosecco with its on-tap solution for the on-trade.

Wimbledon beer sells out on day of final

Published: 10 July, 2013

Eden Brewery, in St Andrews, Scotland, sold out off its limited edition Wimbledon beer, Grand Slam, on the day that fellow Scot, Andy Murray, won the tournament.