LWF 2016: Highlights of next week events at this year's fair

As one of the biggest dates in the UK industry's calendar, expectations are high for the London Wine Fair at Kensington Olympia next week. Harpers.co.uk gives you gets the lowdown on this year's main event London Wine Fair 2016

LWF 2016: Technology savvy fair prepares for its 36th outing

The 36^th London Wine Fair is touting itself as the most technologically advanced wine event in the world.

Kleine Zalze marks 20 years with investment in the future

One of South Africa's major players is marking 20 years in the business with investment in a vineyard analysis programme and new grape varietals.

Revealed: The ten countries drinking two thirds of the world's wine

Italy, France and Spain continue to dominate in terms of production, but who is drinking the most wine?

Online retailer eBay launches wine specific site in the US

Online retailer and bidding platform eBay has launched a wine specific site in the US called eBay Wine.

Kingsland Drinks unveils "sparkle-up" carbonation line

Kingsland Drinks has unveiled its new carbonation line - a first for a bottler in the UK.

Birmingham Rum Festival to drive growth of "party" spirit

Birmingham's first full-scale festival of rum is coming to the city this summer.

Leah de Felice Renton prepares to take the stage for Skin Côntact LIVE

Leah de Felice Renton tells who her muscial heroes are and her one muscial regret.

Jascots Wine Merchants rolls out Sunday delivery services

Jascots Wine Merchants, specialist supplier to the on-trade and independent merchants, is rolling out seven day delivery services for its London customers. It is the first company to offer Sunday delivery services which it will be providing through its own delivery vans.

Seesaw effect in Tequila sales as customers trade-up on quality

"Unfairly maligned" Tequila is making a comeback with customers taking a less-but-better approach when it comes to selecting the Mexican tipple.

Number of new distilleries in the UK jumps 50% in 2015

Forty-nine new distilleries came online in 2015 according to Nicholas Cook of the Gin Guild, which was based on HRMC's most recent data.

Armit Wines wins rights to grower champagne agency

Armit Wines has become the exclusive UK agent for Champagne Geoffroy, hoping to capitalise on boosted sales of growers' champagne.

Amazon Prime Now rolling out one-hour restaurant food delivery service in selected US cities

Bodegas Beronia grows its customer engagement club with new website

Bodegas Beronia has launched a website for its Beronia Txoko Club - after sales of the brand doubled in the UK thanks to its customer-engagement initiative.

Ridgeview Wine Estate featured on YouTube web series

A premium sparkling winemarker on the South Downs will take centre stage during the fourth instalment of a YouTube film series focusing on craftsmanship.

London Wine Fair announces first consumer event

The team behind the of The London Wine Fair is set to launch a new event, which draws on the recent success of Esoterica and Brewhouse, and the influx of small, independent companies to exhibit at the fair over the past three years.

Bibendum PLB takes on Cellier des Princes

Rhone Valley based Cellier des Princes, has appointed the Bibendum PLB Group to distribute its wines across all channels in the UK.

Value of Côtes du Rhône exports to UK jump 12%

Côtes du Rhône (CDR) wine exports to Britain increased by more than 2% last year, but their value jumped by more than 12% to €82m (£63.5m) suggesting a commercial shift toward the mid-to high-end market is paying off.

Spirit Cartel announces new face of cult bourbon brand

After two months of searching, Spirit Cartel has crowned a "bourbon don" to become the face of cult bourbon brand Four Roses in the UK.

Majestic's upgraded to a 'Buy' listing following Naked Wines results

A 'Buy' rating has been set for shares at Majestic Wines, highlighting the potential of Naked Wines acquired by the company last year.