Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Codorníu launches first still wine range in the UK

Published: 18 December, 2023

Sparkling juggernaut Codorníu is officially expanding its portfolio in the UK with the launch of the brand’s first-ever still wine collection.

Indies short-changed in government duty consultation

Published: 14 August, 2023

Independent merchants, long considered the backbone of the quality drinks trade in the UK, were woefully underrepresented among those consulted by government over the duty changes now hitting businesses.

Freixenet hits £100m milestone

Published: 25 May, 2021

Freixenet has hit £100m in RSV (retail sales value), doubling its brand value in a couple of years.

Freixenet adds Spanish wines to still portfolio

Published: 15 April, 2021

Freixenet has expanded its still wine portfolio with a Spanish collection.

Lyme Bay sets sights on becoming major UK red wine producer

Published: 30 September, 2020

Lyme Bay Winery (LBW) is gearing up to re-enter the UK red wine market with the aim of becoming one of the largest producers in the country.

Hattingley releases still red wine

Published: 30 July, 2020

Hattingley Valley has added a Pinot Noir to its recently launched still wine range.

Sogevinus acquires Quinta da Boavista

Published: 30 June, 2020

Sogevinus has acquired historic Quinta da Boavista from Lima Smith for an undisclosed sum.

Affordable tiers of English still wines ‘crucial’, says Oz Clarke

Published: 29 June, 2020

Affordable tiers of still whites and red blends will be essential in supporting the rise of English sparkling wines both at home and on export markets.

Still wine swipes the Christmas sales crown

Published: 11 January, 2018

Still wine has emerged as the surprising winner of the wine aisle across the all-important Christmas season, with sales finally back in growth and outperforming Prosecco for the first time in several years.

Retail wine sales hit six-year high as Brexit pushes up prices

Published: 13 September, 2017

Sales of still wine in the off-trade saw record value growth in the last quarter new figures show, as well as the largest increase in average prices since April 2014.