Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Les Dauphins unveils its first fizz

Published: 28 March, 2017

Rhône wine brand Les Dauphins has made its first foray into sparkling wine via its partnership with UK-based French wine specialist Dedicated Wines.

Revamp for Mouton Cadet

Published: 27 March, 2017

After 15 years of deliberation and development, Mouton Cadet has unveiled a new look to mark an upgrading of quality and repositioning of Bordeaux's most prominent volume brand

Hattingley Valley secures US and OZ export deals

Published: 22 March, 2017

English sparkling wine producer Hattingley Valley has added Australia and the US to its exports portfolio.

Distell extends partnership with Stock Spirits to boost its UK spirits portfolio

Published: 21 March, 2017

South African alcohol producer Distell has extended its partnership with Stock Spirits to enhance its spirit range in the UK.

Origine by Diam launched across Europe

Published: 20 March, 2017

Closure company Diam Bouchage has unveiled a new more sustainable version of the Diam closure range in Europe.

'South West' now fastest growing French region for red wine exports to the UK

Published: 20 March, 2017

France's 'South West' wine region has become the country's fastest-growing exporter of red wines to the UK, new official figures from French customs have revealed.

CIVB invites trade to Dine with Bordeaux

Published: 17 March, 2017

The Bordeaux Wine Board (CIVB) is re-launching two promotional campaigns aimed at promoting the 'versatility' of Bordeaux.

DBG Italia goes independent from Berry Bros. & Rudd

Published: 17 March, 2017

Italian agency business DBG Italia has announced it will detach itself from Berry Bros. & Rudd by becoming an independently owned company.

Sustainable gin which uses by-products of Sussex winery releases second batch

Published: 16 March, 2017

A British gin distilled with grapes from a Sussex vineyard is gearing up to release of its second batch following its launch in September.

Conviviality brings La Burgondie to the UK

Published: 16 March, 2017

The newcomer will be available in the UK off-trade from this spring representing key appellations and crus of La Grande Bourgogne via a range comprising over thirty still and sparkling wines from throughout Burgundy and Beaujolais.

Treasury Wine Estates has appointed Tom King as its new European MD

Published: 16 March, 2017

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) today appointed Tom King as its new European MD following the sudden recent passing of Dan Townsend.

Olivier Dauga reveals project bringing together wines from different châteaux

Published: 15 March, 2017

French winemaking consultant Olivier Dauga has launched a project bringing together wines from a selection of châteaux.

MPs back bill to promote "best of British" by requiring UK diplomats to serve UK-produced wine overseas

Published: 15 March, 2017

A Sussex MP has proposed a new law which would force British embassies and consulates overseas to serve English and Welsh wines at events to boost post-Brexit trade.

Sherry president outlines opportunities for growth

Published: 14 March, 2017

Sherry has attracted its fair share of negative headlines in recent years, with its steadily declining volumes making it an easy target to highlight shortcomings in the wider alcohol industry.

Sherry president outlines opportunities for growth

Published: 14 March, 2017

Sherry has attracted its fair share of negative headlines in recent years, with its steadily declining volumes making it an easy target to highlight shortcomings in the wider alcohol industry.

Boutinot has acquired Henners Vineyard in East Sussex

Published: 14 March, 2017

Boutinot has acquired Henners Vineyards in East Sussex for an undisclosed sum, marking the first time it brings its winemaking expertise to English shores.

English wine export predicted to grow tenfold in five years

Published: 13 March, 2017

In a bid to drive oversea sales and increase exports, a selection of leading producers, including Bolney Wine Estate, Chapel Down, Gusbourne, Hattingley Valley and Ridgeway Wine Estate, will be exhibiting at the event in Dusseldorf later this month.

Berkmann ballot puts Portugal on top

Published: 10 March, 2017

Berkmann Wine Cellars took the opportunity to take the temperature of up and coming grapes, styles and regions likely to cause a stir in 2017.

Decision not to unite Vinisud and Millésime Bio branded 'damaging'

Published: 09 March, 2017

Efforts to unite two international trade shows have been thwarted after there was a disagreement over whether they should both take place under one roof.