Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

What to expect from this year's London Wine Fair

Published: 01 June, 2022

Back with a bang, the UK’s premier wine event has evolved into an exciting hybrid hub for the trade.

Distell reverses course on premium division

Published: 31 March, 2020

South African drinks giant Distell has shuttered its premium wine division Libertas Vineyards and Estates after little more than a year.

Lizelle Gerber joins Nederburg as cellar-master

Published: 15 July, 2019

Winemaker Lizelle Gerber is joining Nederburg Wines as its new cellar-master.

New head winemaker for Distell

Published: 15 May, 2019

South African wine and spirits producer Distell has appointed Andrea Freeborough as its new head winemaker.

Distell names new premium wine company

Published: 15 January, 2019

South African juggernaut Distell has officially announced the launch of its new premium wine division which will go by the name Libertas Vineyards and Estates.

Distell to launch fine wine division

Published: 14 November, 2018

African wine, spirits and cider giant Distell is set to launch a new premium wine division with Nederburg as its flagship, Harpers can reveal.

Looking ahead: Joseph Walsh, commercial director, Distell

Published: 24 August, 2018

As we head towards the second half of 2018, Harpers asks key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, on-going trends and opportunities.

Distell to debut six expressions at inaugural malt whisky showcase

Published: 08 August, 2018

African company Distell is launching six limited release whiskies across its single malt portfolio this September to coincide with its first annual showcase event.

Distell sells Uitkyk to Warwick Wine Estate

Published: 08 May, 2018

Distell has sold its Uitkyk wine farm to Warwick Wine Estate for an undisclosed sum.

Former Distell brand director takes over as chair of WOSA

Published: 13 November, 2017

Wines of South Africa has announced a new a new appointment to the role of non-executive chair.

South Africa chases premium ground

Published: 13 November, 2017

As South Africa strives to push innovation and quality, natural factors may just provide the tipping point for the country.

Distell revives Angostura distribution deal

Published: 01 June, 2017

Distell, Africa’s leading producer of wines, spirits, ciders and RTDs has announced it is reviving its distribution partnership in the UK with Angostura, world’s largest producer of aromatic bitters.