Analysis & Insights - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Asda adapts wine range

Published: 15 November, 2023

James Bayley reports on how the supermarket has evolved its wine offer in a way more commonly associated with independents.

Georgia’s Natural Progression

Published: 14 November, 2023

It’s been a decade since Georgian wine hit UK lists. Michael Karam charts the hype, the reality and the what next?

Analysis: Champagne Supernova

Published: 13 November, 2023

Champagne’s star has certainly risen of late – in fact, the sector has broken its own record. James Bayley has the figures behind the phenomenal growth.

Indies: Realigning strategies

Published: 10 November, 2023

Despite the challenges facing independents, businesses are optimistic that new buying strategies will please consumers. By James Lawrence.

Spain Report: Rioja Q&A

Published: 08 November, 2023

James Bayley speaks to a handful of key producers driving Rioja in export markets and what initiatives they have to take this forward…

Spain report: Extremes roundtable with Ramón Bilbao

Published: 06 November, 2023

Andrew Catchpole gathered a specialist panel to explore the evolution and boundary pushing across Spain.

Spain Report: Owen Morgan on Sherry

Published: 03 November, 2023

Founder of the award-winning 44 Group of tapas restaurants, bars and a hotel, self-confessed sherry fanatic Owen Morgan gives his pointers on how to take the category forward.

Spain Report: Cava rides youthful wave

Published: 01 November, 2023

As Cava enjoys a boost in popularity with a younger generation, James Bayley learns how explaining the nuances of the Spanish fizz could broaden its appeal further.

Headline Heroes: Wines with altitude

Published: 30 October, 2023

Ribera del Duero is one of Spain’s biggest triumphs – a fine wine icon in the making. The Castilla y León region has been pivotal throughout the country’s rich history. Vines here have been supplying the Spanish court with superlative red wines for many centuries, and it is also the birthplace of El Cid! Yet when the Ribera del Duero DO (appellation) was created in 1982, there were just nine wineries in this arid corner of north-western Spain.

Spain Report: Reinvigorating Ribera

Published: 27 October, 2023

Sustainability, low intervention and fresh expressions are the new face of this evolving region. Andrew Catchpole reports.

Headline Heroes: Domaine Bousquet – Brilliance through innovation

Published: 25 October, 2023

James Lawrence finds out how Argentina’s Domaine Bousquet has inspired others by breaking new ground in sustainable winemaking.

Spanish wine has potential in diversity

Published: 23 October, 2023

Spain is seen as exciting and in evolution by those in the know. But the wider industry and consumers still stick to Rioja. How can Spain’s multiplicity infiltrate the UK mainstream? James Bayley reports.

Global Grenache Taste-Off

Published: 20 October, 2023

With this versatile variety on the rise, Andrew Catchpole invited a panel to take a dive into its possibilities and progress on the world stage.

Argentina: Move over, Malbec

Published: 17 October, 2023

Jo Gilbert speaks to the trailblazing producers at the vanguard of Argentina’s white wine revolution.

Christmas 2023: Stay-at-home value

Published: 16 October, 2023

James Lawrence takes a pre-emptive dive into Christmas, consumer confidence and festive drinks trends.

M&S: Championing diversity

Published: 13 October, 2023

Twelve months on from announcing its ‘wine transformation’ exclusively to Harpers, M&S and its new-look range is starting to take shape. James Bayley reports.

Tech: The greenwash gap

Published: 11 October, 2023

Alcohol is lagging behind other sectors in the sustainability stakes when it comes to convincing consumers it is doing enough to safeguard both people and the planet. Jo Gilbert looks at how innovation can help.

Gavi goes for gold

Published: 10 October, 2023

This classic Piedmont appellation is looking to deepen its appeal through a focus on terroir-driven wines, where the impact of the region’s red and white soils reveals itself with age. Jo Gilbert reports from a recent visit.

Duty hikes: Exploring abv options

Published: 09 October, 2023

With autumn tastings in full swing, and with it the opportunity for retailers, wholesalers and suppliers to show off new stock, Harpers wondered if there might be an influx of lower-abv wines in light of the duty hikes. James Bayley reports.