Lidl sweeps the board at Wotwine supermarket awards
Published: 08 November, 2018
Lidl swept the board at the Wotwine 2019 Supermarket Wine Retailer Awards taking home three out of four gongs.
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Wines of Japan: Harpers takes a closer look at what the country has to offer
Published: 08 November, 2018
Japan has had a boost in winemaking productivity over the past decade, particularly among smaller, artisanal producers who are now leading the charge for quality and innovation. We took a closer look at a country which is focusing outwards on growing its reputation and inwards on winemaking expertise.
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Matthew Clark strengthens wine buying team with new trio
Published: 07 November, 2018
Matthew Clark has expanded its wine buying team with a director and two new buyers.
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Majestic signs up as RFU sponsor and launches bespoke rugby range
Published: 07 November, 2018
Majestic Wine has signed a sponsorship deal with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to become the official wine merchant to England Rugby and Twickenham Stadium.
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Japan prepares to take on the world at second Wines of Japan tasting
Published: 07 November, 2018
As Japan continues to make waves in whisky, pushing outwards with its own distinctive style and winning awards left, right and centre, wine is poised to follow suit. Harpers joined Sarah Abbott MW at a recent Wines of Japan tasting – the follow-up to the inaugural UK event in February this year. We discovered a country ready to build on the newly signed free trade deal with Europe and take on the wine world.
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IMW officially welcomes 14 new MWs to the fold
Published: 07 November, 2018
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) officially welcomed 14 new MW to its fold at its annual awards ceremony last night.
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Billecart-Salmon appoints Mathieu Roland-Billecart CEO
Published: 07 November, 2018
Champagne Billecart-Salmon has appointed Mathieu Roland-Billecart to the position of chief executive officer.
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BrewDog appoints David Gates to MD of its distilling arm
Published: 06 November, 2018
BrewDog has appointed David Gates, former managing director of Diageo Futures, as managing director of its distilling arm.
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Judean winemakers front up drive for quality recognition
Published: 06 November, 2018
Four winemakers styling themselves as The Judean Hills Quartet returned to London on Monday to mark the anniversary of their collaboration to promote quality Israeli wines.
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WSTA expands board as part of strategy to support import and export
Published: 06 November, 2018
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has appointed two new board members as part of a strategy to increasingly concentrate on supporting import and export in a ‘new era of trading’.
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Jascots expands Port portfolio with Vieira de Sousa
Published: 06 November, 2018
Jascots has expanded its Port portfolio with the addition of family Port House Vieira de Sousa.
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Europe ups its craft game as new leader of NPD
Published: 06 November, 2018
Europe is reclaiming its reputation as the hub of the beer world as it overtakes the US as the biggest driver of NPD in the craft segment. Jo Gilbert looks at the re-emergence of the world’s oldest beer market.
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The IMW adds Estates and Wines to international supporters
Published: 05 November, 2018
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has added Estates and Wines to its international supporters community
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Harpers expands events portfolio with Think France
Published: 05 November, 2018
Harpers is gearing up to launch a new event dedicated to French wines - Think France.
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Ban on post duty point dilution could hammer British made and low abv wine
Published: 05 November, 2018
A change to legislation in the 2018 Budget policy document could have a significant impact on products made from concentrate in the UK, including British made wine, low abv wines, RTDs, sherry-style drinks and flavoured ciders – anything which is diluted after fermentation.
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Fine Wine Partners collaborates with The Vinorium
Published: 05 November, 2018
Fine Wine Partners, the fine wine division of Accolade Wines, has announced an ongoing partnership with UK Australian wine specialist, The Vinorium.
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Hattingley signs nationwide deal with Whole Foods Market
Published: 05 November, 2018
Hattingley Valley has has signed a nationwide deal with Whole Foods Market and expanded its reach in Australia and Germany.
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Diageo appoints new MD for GB as Ireland steps down
Published: 02 November, 2018
Diageo managing director GB Charles Ireland is leaving the business at the end of this year after 21 years of service, with current managing director for global travel Dayalan Nayager set to step into his shoes.
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Pernod Ricard looks to Canada for latest premium gin
Published: 02 November, 2018
Pernod Ricard UK is further expanding the top end of its gin portfolio with leading Canadian brand Ungava.
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The week that was
Published: 02 November, 2018
In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.
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