Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

That was the year that was

Published: 14 January, 2019

As we eagerly await the Christmas trading results, Lisa Riley looks back at 2018 and the ups and downs across the drinks categories

Argentina currency collapse could boost premium wine exports.

Published: 11 October, 2018

In the last week of August there was more than a little flurry of activity for the emerging markets trading sector of Wall Street as the Argentinian peso collapsed yet again. Those in the UK and global wine trade tuned in to assess how this might affect the price and positioning of Argentina and its punter-pulling flagship Malbec.

Malbec rising

Published: 31 July, 2018

Far from suffering from its mass appeal, Argentina’s flagship grape is heading for the next level. Andrew Catchpole reports

Malbec pioneer Hervé J. Fabre brings varietal focus to the UK via Cahors

Published: 19 July, 2018

Hervé and Diane Joyaux Fabre, the driving force behind leading Argentinian bodega Viñalba, have secured their first UK listing since moving home to France last year.

Thinking outside the wine box on global shortages

Published: 08 June, 2018

Sourcing more cannily, focusing on quality and seeking out alternatives are just some of the outcomes that have resulted from increased supply and price pressures over the past few years. Re-evaluation was a key theme at the London Wine Fair Innovation Zone debate on May 22, as panellists discussed how best to meet changing consumer needs when global consumption patterns and global supply rarely see eye to eye.

Crown Cellars adds 23 new wines to portfolio

Published: 11 April, 2018

Crown Cellars, Carlsberg’s wine division, has unveiled its 2018 portfolio and announced it’s separating its spirits offering from the arm.

Trivento TV partnership with Discovery Channel

Published: 06 April, 2018

Argentine wine brand Trivento has announced a new media partnership with Discovery Channel, to run from 6 April through December across four of the network’s outlets.

Wine gaucho Crozier urges UK to embrace second wave of niche Argentine wineries

Published: 09 March, 2018

Speaking at an Alternative Argentina tasting in London yesterday (8 March), Argentine wine expert Phil Crozier outlined the opportunities for the country to expand its offer with more focus on its diversity and smaller producers.

Chile: hot, cookin' and cool

Published: 23 February, 2018

Chile is emerging as a hugely exciting and innovative wine-producing country, while also being the only top five wine catgeory expected to grow it's UK market share between now and 2021 (IWSR Trends Report figiures).

Chilean Malbec continues rise as UK Roadshow ramps up focus on diversity

Published: 05 February, 2018

Sales of Chilean Malbec increased 51% in 2017, accounting for 12% of all Malbec sold in the UK, spearheading the fast growth of several of Chile’s emerging varieties.

Buckingham Schenk appoints new technical manager

Published: 16 January, 2018

Buckingham Schenk has appointed former Conviviality employee Emily Brighton to the role of technical manager.

Buckingham Schenk introduces new brand

Published: 09 January, 2018

Buckingham Schenk has launched a new brand called Latis in response to the growing trend for Malbec and wines from Cahors.

Trends of 2017

Published: 20 December, 2017

There has been no shortage of evolution in the drinks world over the past year, providing canny operators with plenty of openings for upping customer engagement. Andrew Catchpole reports

Life Beyond Malbec

Published: 14 December, 2017

With Malbec the red darling of the wine world, Angela Mount brings together a panel of key buyers to explore whether there is life beyond the grape for Argentina

McGuigan reveals plans to tap thirst for single varietals

Published: 30 November, 2017

McGuigan has revealed a line a NPD poised to hit shelves next year in a bid to tap Brits’ increasing thirst for single varietals wines.

Buckingham Schenk adds Viñalba Malbec blend to its menu

Published: 24 July, 2017

Buckingham Schenk has expanded its wine portfolio with a Malbec blend from Viñalba.

New Morrisons listing for Viñalba and Buckingham Schenk

Published: 21 June, 2017

Buckingham Schenk has added new Malbec rosé to its Viñalba wine label as the brand celebrates its 10-year anniversary.

Bodega Argento’s Silvia Corti on going organic

Published: 01 June, 2017

Over her 13 years with Mendoza producer Bodega Argento, winemaker Silvia Corti has seen a number of major changes take place.

LWF: Santa Rita winemaker talks 120 ambitions

Published: 23 May, 2017

Harpers caught up with Santa Rita to discquss the launch of their refreshed 120 brand which is being launched with two new varietals at this year’s London Wine Fair.

Mad for Malbec

Published: 02 May, 2017

Argentina is Malbec; New Zealand is Sauvignon Blanc. The intimate link between a country and dominant single variety is a strategy fraught with danger – apparently. Change the record, please.