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South African bulk wine takes a tumble as exporters play up premium

Published: 24 February, 2017

New data shows that bulk wine diminishing in volume and value dogged the success of South African wine in the UK in 2016.

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 24 February, 2017

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Asda shows some recovery after troublesome 2016

Published: 23 February, 2017

Asda bosses said there is still a "lot of work to do" after the most recent sales figures showed some recovery for the ailing supermarket.

Buckingham Schenk creates buzz with new Spanish duo

Published: 23 February, 2017

Wine importer Buckingham Schenk is expanding its portfolio with two new Spanish brands.

Sign up for SITT - the event for indie merchants and specialist importers

Published: 23 February, 2017

The countdown is on to register for the Specialist Importers Trade Tasting (SITT) - launching for the first time as part of Harpers' own events umbrella next week.

Judgement of Nyetimber finds against leading English fizz producer

Published: 22 February, 2017

Nyetimber's former head of sales, James Mason, wins his legal case against the English sparkling wine producer

Wine Australia to showcase diversity at ProWein

Published: 22 February, 2017

Australia is to place the emphasis firmly on diversity at this year's ProWein.

Strong exports show Beaujolais is back in demand in the UK

Published: 22 February, 2017

Beaujolais exports to the UK have confirmed the region's return to favour among consumers.

Vignobles André Lurton joins Daniel Lambert Wines and Theatre of Wine in the UK

Published: 22 February, 2017

Family winery Vignobles André Lurton has appointed Daniel Lambert Wines and Theatre of Wine as its UK distributors with immediate effect.

Oxford Wine Company to open new premises in its hometown

Published: 22 February, 2017

The Oxford Wine Company is poised to open a retail shop in the centre of Oxford as part of a new strategy to focus on its home area.

Fashion police at work at Berkmann's

Published: 22 February, 2017

No one wants the title of 'most unfashionable' wine region.

Christmas came early for Malbec at Concha y Toro

Published: 21 February, 2017

The nation's thirst for Argentinian wine has showed no signs of being quenched with Concha y Toro reporting sparkling Christmas sales for Bodega Trivento.

Off-trade sales bubble as more couples spend Valentine's at home

Published: 21 February, 2017

Cash savvy lovers opted for a night in this Valentine's Day in favour of splashing out on inflated restaurant prices, with both off-trade wine and beer value sales bubbling.

Single malt exports break £1 billion for the first time

Published: 21 February, 2017

Exports of single malt Scotch whisky have hit £1bn for the first time, the BBC has reported.

Campari strengthens premium spirit range with acquisition of Bulldog Gin

Published: 21 February, 2017

Gruppo Campari has bought Bulldog Gin for £47 million.

CAA chairman dismisses EU fears of 'English Champagne' influx post-Brexit

Published: 21 February, 2017

The chairman of the Champagne Agents' Association has hit back at claims that 'English Champagne' could flood into the continent following the UK's departure from the EU.

Navarra continues to push diversity as its USP

Published: 20 February, 2017

Best known for its Rosado wines, Navarra is increasingly looking to promote understanding of the breadth of styles and varieties in the region, tapping into a mix of up-and-coming producers, re-invigorated vineyards and its white wines

Enotria&Coe revisit Rioja with range additions

Published: 20 February, 2017

Premium suppliers Enotria&Coe have strengthened their Rioja portfolio by bringing on two new 'terroir-driven' producers.

Berkmann follows logistics expansion with two new hotel group contracts

Published: 20 February, 2017

Berkmann Wine Cellars has secured contracts with two new hotel groups after scaling up its logistics operations last year to deal with larger contracts.