Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Heritage Wine to distribute Nugan Estate

Published: 14 October, 2011

Heritage Wine has signed an agreement to distribute Australia's Nugan Estate in the UK.

Brighton council accused of one-sided debate on alcohol policy

Published: 14 October, 2011

An attempt by Brighton & Hove council to canvas opinion of residents about the city's alcohol policy has been criticised by local drinks businesses for being one-sided.

Bordeaux first growth prices fall as investors turn to Burgundy

Published: 14 October, 2011

Bordeaux prices fell by 7.5% in quarter three, as buyers reject expensive 'hyped up' newer vintages and turn to other markets, according to trader of first growths, Bordeaux Index.

UK economy's fragility impacts on sterling

Published: 14 October, 2011

Sterling fell against the US dollar yesterday, tracking weakness in the euro and as concerns over the UK economy's fragility impacted on the pound's prospects.

Raymond Blanc and Martell to host live dining experience

Published: 13 October, 2011

French chef, Raymond Blanc, has teamed up with luxury cognac brand, Martell, to host Harrods' first live dining experience in its Brompton Road windows.

Sainsbury's new BWS boss focused on innovation

Published: 13 October, 2011

Andy Phelps, the new BWS manager at Sainsbury's, wants to make the supermarket's wine category "famous for innovation".

Hotel de Vin boss Robert Cook to step down

Published: 13 October, 2011

Hotel du Vin and Malmaison chief executive Robert Cook is leaving the group.

Torrontés trumps consumer's favourite white wines, says study

Published: 13 October, 2011

Torrontés, the white grape variety unique to Argentina, has trumped consumer's favourite white wines in a study by Wine Intelligence.

South Africa's Cape Wine Europe attracts 800 visitors

Published: 13 October, 2011

Turning South Africa's Cape Wine Europe tasting into a pan-European event has "really started to pay off", with around 800 visitors attending, said WOSA's chief executive.

Andrew Lansley welcomes Portman Group's code review

Published: 13 October, 2011

Drinks watchdog the Portman Group has launched a comprehensive review of its code of practice for responsible alcohol marketing.

ViVAS to be sole wine supplier to TGI Friday's

Published: 13 October, 2011

ViVAS has signed an agreement with the TGI Friday's restaurant chain to become its exclusive wine supplier.

Lighter style wine up 61% in off-trade

Published: 13 October, 2011

Lighter styles of wine are streaking ahead of more traditional bottles in the off-trade - up 61% according to the latest Nielsen data.

'Auchentoshan Switch' competition announces finalists

Published: 12 October, 2011

The Auchentoshan Switch competition has selected 40 mixologists to go through to the finals in London and Las Vegas.

Alcohol industry hits back at criticism of responsible drinking campaigns

Published: 12 October, 2011

The alcohol industry has hit back at claims from Alcohol Concern that responsible drinking campaigns are ineffectual and possibly counterproductive.

Winners of Jacquart's Rising Stars trophy announced

Published: 12 October, 2011

The Champagne Jacquart Rising Stars trophy has been won by chef Lindsay Mackay and sommelier Tobias Wetzler, from the Carnegie club at Skibo castle in Scotland.

Sterling slips as mixed UK economic data fails to stop concerns

Published: 12 October, 2011

Sterling slipped against the US dollar yesterday after investors took profits from several days of gains.

Symington Family Estate - 'an extraordinary vintage'

Published: 11 October, 2011

The Symington Family Estate vintage year in the Douro was a challenging to start, but has developed in to a good and very possibly a great year, according to Paul Symington.