Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Unearthing South America's treasures

Published: 03 April, 2023

Jo Gilbert catches up with the UK’s South America specialists, diving into what styles they are getting behind and why.

Colchagua a ‘microcosm’ of Chile’s diverse future

Published: 27 February, 2023

Once dubbed the ‘Hollywood of Chile” by regional expert Amanda Barnes, Colchagua Valley is on track to lead the next generation of rising stars by dint of its focus on artisanal diversity.

Condor Wines adds Bodega Bresesti and Proyecto Nakkal to Uruguayan portfolio

Published: 16 November, 2022

Condor Wines, the independent importer of South American wines, has further expanded its Uruguayan portfolio with two new agencies, Bodega Bresesti and Proyecto Nakkal.

Condor Wines expands South American range with 'mindful' wine

Published: 13 January, 2022

Leading specialist importer Condor Wines has expanded its portfolio with the addition of La Pausa, meaning ‘a moment to remember and reflect on what’s important’ in Spanish.

Condor Wines adds six new organic wines to its portfolio

Published: 28 September, 2021

A leading specialist UK importer of South American wines has expanded its range with the addition of six organic labels, made by Argentine producer Bodega Piedra Negra.

Five minutes with Lee Evans, founder, Condor Wines

Published: 29 June, 2021

Lee Evans set up South America specialist importer Condor Wines with just four Argentine wineries on board in June 2011. On its 10th anniversary he recounts to Andrew Catchpole how it all started and how he’s celebrating.

South American UK off-trade wine sales thrive

Published: 10 March, 2021

South American wine sales in the UK off-trade have thrived in the past couple of years, showing double-digit value growth, up 12% in 2019 and 24% in 2020 (year to 2 January, 2021), according to new NielsenIQ research shared exclusively with Harpers.

Condor pairs with Cooper, capturing stories behind SA’s 2020 harvest

Published: 07 August, 2020

A new advisory collaboration between South American specialist Alistair Cooper MW and importer Condor Wines has delivered its first result in the shape of a 2020 Harvest Report, delivering the stories behind a ‘unique’ vintage.