Be @HarpersWine's 10,000 Twitter follower

Harpers Wine & Spirit is on the verge of passing 10,000 followers on Twitter! To mark the milestone we want you to celebrate with us by giving away a bottle of Champagne courtesy of Champagne Bruno Paillard Brut Assemblage 2002 to our 10,000th follower.

Cliff Roberson to open London's first urban winery

London Cru, set to be the first urban boutique winery in London, is busy preparing for harvest and getting ready to open its cellar doors to the public this November in central London.

Drinks writers run Ardbeg Half Marathon in memory of Alan Lodge

A team of over 20 drinks writers and representatives of Scottish whiksy distillery, Ardbeg, are to take part in the annual Islay Half Marathon on August 3 to help raise money for the National Brain Appeal in memory of Alan Lodge of The Spirits Business who died from a brain haemorrhage aged just 29 last year.

Syrian winery defies war to supply wine to European restaurants

Syrian winery, Domaine Bargylus, continues to go to extraordinary lengths to get its wines from a war zone to the elite wine lists of Europe.

Glenn Caton to quit Laithwaite's to join Cadbury's owner Mondel?z

Glenn Caton is to leave his postion as managing director of Laithwaite's Wine to join Mondel?z, owner of confectionery giant Cadbury's.

Bargain Booze's parent company to go public

Conviviality Retail, owner of Bargain Booze, is looking to raise between £60 million to £65 million in an initial public offering on July 31, 2013, on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM).

Quintessential Brands launches new company

G&J Greenall owner Quintessential Brands has set up a commercial production, sales and distribution arm called Essential...

Grape grower appointed Rioja DOCa president

A grape grower has been appointed president of the Rioja DOCa control board. This is the first time in the DOCa's 88-year history that the presidency has been held by a grape grower.

Jo Ahearne MW to consult on I Heart wine brand

Former Harrods wine and spirits head Jo Ahearne MW has been appointed consultant winemaker for Copestick Murray's I Heart wine brand.

Diageo strengthens ties with Shuijingfang baijiu

Diageo is to acquire the remaining 47% of baijiu brand Shuijingfang's major shareholder for £223 million.

Symington and Fladgate: Port education is key to China

Giant Port producers Symington Family Estates and the Fladgate Partnership are expanding their joint education programme in China as they look to widen interest and distribution for Port in Asia. 

Hi-Spirits to distribute Justin Timberlake's 901 Tequila in UK

Hi-Spirits is to distribute Justin Timberlake's 901 Tequila in the UK, which has an rrp of £32.85 for 70cl and has been listed in JD Wetherspoon.

Oddbins revisits Odd Bin video campaign

Wines of South Africa starts recruitment drive for new chief

Wines of South Africa is formally advertising for a new chief executive to replace Su Birch (pictured) who stands down following the Beautiful South tasting in September.

Make your nominations in Harpers Spanish Wine Awards

Harpers is looking to recognise the best retailers, on-trade operators and wholesalers involved in selling and promoting Spanish wine in the UK in the first Spanish Wine Awards.

Investment schemes open the door for UK drinks firms

The UK drinks industry is fast becoming one of the hottest areas of investment, with wineries and brewers finding increasingly innovative ways to raise money.

Buffalo Trace named National Historic Landmark

Kentucky distillery Buffalo Trace has been named a National Historic Landmark by the United States...

Retailers enjoy sales boost as summer finally arrives

As the country basks in what has been a fortnight of hot weather, supermarkets and wine merchants have been reaping the rewards, with increased sales across the beers, wines and spirits category.

Premium brands on top, finds First Drinks Market Report

Premium drinks brands are outperforming the rest of the sector, according to the third Market Report published by First Drinks.

Sake Experience 2013 comes to London next week

Eleven Japanese breweries will take part in the Eat-Japan Sake Experience 2013 at Hyper-Japan Earl's Court on July 26-28.