UK Port celebrates 650 years history of Portuguese alliance

The UK Port industry is celebrating six-and-a-half centuries of cooperation and trade this week, which included a celebratory dinner hosted by Taylor’s in the Tower of London’s White Tower.

Balfour tells British farmers 'grow grapes to secure your future'

Richard Balfour-Lynn, co-founder of Balfour Winery, one of the UK’s largest English wine producers, has urged British farmers to convert their land to viticulture in the face of climate change and rising demand for grapes. 

What makes a wine list? Dmytro Goncharuk, Corrigans Mayfair

In the final instalment of our online series, one last time, Harpers is going back to basics with a member of the UK hospitality industry to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that makes a modern wine list successful.

Ribera del Duero DO 2022 'very good' according to external committee

Ribera del Duero DO is lauding its 2022 vintage as “very good” following the verdict of the Exceptional Committee, a group of 12 leading figures from the Spanish wine industry.

Trentodoc welcomes its first Champagne 'émigré'

Cyril Brun has become the first French national to take up residence at a Trentodoc winery, accepting the position of technical director at Ferrari Trento.

Andre Lurton Family Wines (re) enter the UK via North South Wines

After a quiet number of years in the UK, the Andre Lurton Family will re-enter the British market with the support of its new agency partner North South Wines.

C&C strengthens wine buying team with new appointments

C&C Group, one of the UK’s largest drinks distributors, has announced several new appointments to its wine-buying team. 

What makes a wine list? Joel Bastian, Kitchin Group

In this series, Harpers is going back to basics with members of hospitality to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that makes a modern wine list successful.

Berry Bros. & Rudd to open Spirits Shop

Berry Bros. & Rudd, the UK’s oldest fine wine and spirits merchant, has announced the opening of its first-ever dedicated Spirits Shop.

Craft Gin Club raises 700k from crowdfund scheme

Craft Gin Club, the UK’s biggest gin subscription service, has had a strong start to its first-ever crowdfunding campaign, passing its initial £500,000 funding goal within two days of launch on the Seedrs platform.  

Chapel Down stunt “raises eyebrows” among the Champenois

English winery Chapel Down has loosed the cat among the proverbial pigeons in Reims ahead of English Wine Week, by going undercover as Champagne – and apparently beating the Champenois at their own game.

Clement Robert MS joins Wine Source

The international fine wine supplier Wine Source has announced the appointment of Clement Robert MS, who will join the group as global head of the Melchior Club. 

Entrecanales Domecq e Hijos wins top prize at The Sustainability Awards

Entrecanales Domecq e Hijos, the family-run wineries in DOCa Rioja and DO Ribera del Duero, has been recognised as the food and drinks company with the best sustainable practices in Spain.

Maison Bruno Paillard appoints Wanderlust Wine as UK distributor

Maison Bruno Paillard, the independent family-owned house, specialising in Extra Brut Champagnes, has appointed Wanderlust Wine to distribute its portfolio in the UK.  

OIV elects first director general from Southern Hemisphere

Dr John Barker, the former general counsel of the New Zealand Winegrowers has been elected as the director general of The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).

What makes a wine list? Lucy Hjort, Melton’s

Nick Gillett on the rum renaissance: is it finally happening?

With the rum revival being forecast for the best part of 25 years, it’s great for us mystic megs of the industry to finally be able to say, it’s happening. But why now, after all this time, and is it here to stay? Whether you’re a professional in the on or off-trade, or just a seasoned spirits lover looking to learn – here’s how to navigate this brilliant and booming category.

What makes a wine list? Phil Provart, Fhior

As we continue online our 'What Makes a Good Wne List?' series, Harpers is going back to basics with members of hospitality to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that ensures a modern wine list is successful. 

Flint Wines scoops up new MD for period of expansion

Flint Wines has announced the appointment of Katy Keating to lead the company through its next phase of development and expansion, following her departure from Lay & Wheeler.

Sparkling offers glimmer of light for UK alcohol, as global volume growth slows

India, Mexico and Brazil will take over from the US and China as the volume drivers of growth for alcohol around the world, new figures have revealed. Meanwhile, the US and China remain key to the industry’s value growth – and the UK continues its trend of wine stagnation.