Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Moët & Chandon release wines from "cooler" 2008 vintage

Published: 20 July, 2016

Moët & Chandon has released its Grand Vintage Blanc and Grand Vintage Rosé from the 2008 vintage.

Over 200 wines to be poured at The Great Sherry Tasting

Published: 19 July, 2016

The Great Sherry Tasting 2016, which is to be held on September 12, 2016, is expecting to host 40 producers and over 200 wines this year.

Freixenet launches Cubist-inspired campaign

Published: 05 July, 2016

Freixenet premium cava has launched a multimedia campaign to promote its ICE range.

The great Prosecco confusion

Published: 30 June, 2016

Somehow, Prosecco has managed to embed itself in the public imagination with an image as clear and as crisp as a summer's day.

Off-Piste low-alcohol range listed in Sainsbury's

Published: 23 June, 2016

A new range of lightly sparkling drinks aimed at women has found its first listing in Sainsbury's.

Analysis: Franciacorta looks to expand its exports

Published: 22 June, 2016

It is hard to think of an Italian wine region with a lower international profile than Franciacorta.

González Byass launches sherry vermouth for 'conscious' cocktail consumers

Published: 15 June, 2016

Sherry-makers González Byass are hoping to snare new customers in the on-trade with the launch of a new sherry vermouth based on a recipe from the 19^th century.

Cava aims to climb to the "top of quality wine pyramid" with premium classification

Published: 14 June, 2016

The CRDO del Cava (Cava Regulatory Board) has announced the launch of a new premium category for Spanish sparkling wines that is designed to create distance between low and high quality Cavas.

Champagne de Castelnau undergoes image revamp

Published: 10 June, 2016

Champagne de Castelnau is heading in a new ultra modern direction for its centenary with the launch of its first prestige cuvée.

Nicolas Feuillatte launches contemporary communication strategy

Published: 08 June, 2016

A major marketing shake up was unveiled at Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte's 40^th anniversary bash in Paris on 7 June

Gains in Malbec lost due to Argentine El Niño

Published: 08 June, 2016

An Uco Valley winery is picking up the pieces of some of the worst weather in decades as sales of its "trendy" malbec plummet.

Analysis: Is there a gap between Prosecco and Champagne?

Published: 06 June, 2016

Sparkling wine sales continue to boom, but it's a lopsided affair. Is there a gap in the void between Prosecco and Champagne?

Nicolas Feuillatte partners with Harpers in exciting new 'Other Side of Life' competition

Published: 03 June, 2016

New intitaitive asks "what do you do when not immersed in the trade?" with trip for two to Nicolas Feuillatte on offer.

Champagne de Castelnau celebrates centenary with new launch

Published: 02 June, 2016

Champagne de Castelnau is celebrating its 100^th anniversary this year with the launch of its first prestige cuvée

Promotion for UK indies to drive Provence rosé growth

Published: 31 May, 2016

Vins de Provence is launching a necktag promotion to support sales and drive awareness of Provence rosé wines in UK indies.

Importer profile: Red Squirrel

Published: 30 May, 2016

Since 2012, London-based importer Red Squirrel has been focusing on "squirrelling" out new and rare wines to bring to the UK market.

Sales are up at Nicolas Feuillatte but export volume down due to a "fiercely competitive" UK market

Published: 24 May, 2016

Top Champagne house Centre Vinicole - Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte (CV-CNF) has released its sales figures for last year which show growth of 2% from 2014 and 2015 - although exports are down.

Digby aims to drive link between wine, sport and entertainment

Published: 24 May, 2016

Digby Fine English is focusing on creating "experiential links" between their customers and their wines as they release their Digby Leander Pink NV into the off-trade for the first time.