Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

I Heart launches Valentine's Day limited edition

Published: 21 January, 2013

With Christmas safely out the way, the next seasonal trade push is Valentine's Day and neatly jumping on that...

Simon Woolf on what he discovered at the Flint Wines Burgundy tasting

Published: 21 January, 2013

I fancy myself an old hand at Bordeaux en primeur tastings. I'm used to gums, teeth and elbows feeling decidedly battle-scared after the assault of youthful tannins and overly-enthusiastic attendees chasing the last sip of Cheval Blanc or D'Yquem.

Paul Schaafsma "I'm having the time of my life"

Published: 18 January, 2013

Taking control of the UK's largest wine company is an opportunity Paul Schaafsma is not taking lightly. Here he talks to Richard Siddle about his vision for Accolade Wines and his hopes for the industry as a whole

BIVB Chablis wine competition winners revealed

Published: 15 January, 2013

The Chablis commission of the Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB) has revealed the award winners from the 2013 annual Chablis wine competition.

Burgundy En Primeur 2011 Tasting Reviews: Armit Wines

Published: 10 January, 2013

To help you keep on top of the large number of Burgundy tastings this month for the 2011 en primeur campaign Harpers is publishing reviews direct from key tastings and related Burgundy events from members of the trade. Here Jenny Mackenzie of Early Bird Wine News reports from Armit Wines Burgundy 2011 en primeur tasting.

Burgundy En Primeur 2011 Tasting Reviews: Berry Bros & Rudd

Published: 09 January, 2013

To help you keep on top of the large number of Burgundy tastings this month for the 2011 en primeur campaign Harpers is publishing reviews direct from key tasting from members of the trade. Here Jenny Mackenzie of Early Bird Wine News gives her view on this week's Berry Bros and Rudd Burgundy tasting.

Burgundy En Primeur 2011 Tasting Reviews: Institute of Masters of Wine Burgundy Seminar

Published: 09 January, 2013

To help you keep on top of the large number of Burgundy tastings this month for the 2011 en primeur campaign Harpers is publishing reviews direct from key tastings and related Burgundy events from members of the trade. Here Anne Krebiehl reports from the Institue of Masters of Wines seminar and debate on Burgundy held this week.

VIDEO: Harpers heads to Chile to unearth new varieties

Published: 03 January, 2013

Cool-climate wines made from experimental varieties could be the next big thing for Chile - but a strong marketing message is needed if the wines are ever to gain a loyal following in the UK.

Wines of Germany announces 2013 events

Published: 21 December, 2012

Wines of Germany have announced a series of events for 2013 which includes the continuation of the 31 Days of German Riesling campaign and Dragon's Den-style competition, called 'Get it on'.

Chilean winery Undurraga switches distribution to Gonzalez Byass

Published: 20 December, 2012

Chilean winery Undurraga has switched agency from Moreno to Gonzalez Byass in the UK.

Avignonesi Winery acquires third vineyard in 18 months

Published: 19 December, 2012

The Italian-based biodynamic producer Avignonesi Winery has acquired its third vineyard in 18 months, making it one of the region's largest producers of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

New Zealand Winegrowers appoints Chris Stroud to head up Europe

Published: 19 December, 2012

New Zealand Winegrowers has appointed Chris Stroud to head up its European operations.

Call for entries for the third International du Gamay competition

Published: 17 December, 2012

Inter Beaujolais is calling for entries to the third International du Gamay competition, which this year will also feature a new category for sparkling wines.

At Your Service events - Burgundy focus

Published: 14 December, 2012

It may be a quiet month in December, but there's a host of Burgundy tastings come January 2013. Here are just a few:

Wines from Rioja announces Cambridge Wine Merchants as Retailer of the Year Competition

Published: 14 December, 2012

Wines from Rioja has announced the winners of its Retailer of the Year Competition as Cambridge Wine Merchants with runner-up, The Longship, Orkney.

Maison Louis Latour expands in Beaujolais

Published: 11 December, 2012

Maison Louis Latour has taken control of Château des Labourons in Beaujolais and is calling on other companies to buy land and launch new estates in order to build the region's reputation.

Pernod Ricard UK and AA ramp up anti-drink-driving campaign

Published: 10 December, 2012

Pernod Ricard UK and the Automobile Association (AA) have launched the fifth phase of their marketing campaign to help educate drivers when it comes to festive drinking and driving.

Treasury Wine Estates looks to global travel retail

Published: 06 December, 2012

Treasury Wine Estates has announced plans to expand its presence in global travel retail over the next five years.

Northern Chile offers great potential for non-traditional grape varieties

Published: 06 December, 2012

Chilean producers in the northern valleys of Elqui and Limarí are reporting "commercial promise" for a range of off-the-wall varieties outside Chile's top-five most-planted grapes.

German harvest - 'broad selection of first-class wines'

Published: 05 December, 2012

Despite challenging weather in Germany the market can look forward to the 2012 vintage displaying a "broad selection of first-class wines", according to the president of the VDP Steffen Christmann.