Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Sommelier Wine Awards entry deadline extended

Published: 23 January, 2024

Due to demand, the entry deadline for the Sommelier Wine Awards 2024 has been extended to 5pm UK time on 29 January.

Q&A: Fabrice Mauge, CEO, VinoVirtual

Published: 19 January, 2023

What is VinoVirtual and how does it differ from ‘run-of-the-mill’ trade shows?

Calling all entries for Harpers Wine Stars 2022

Published: 30 September, 2021

Harpers Wine Stars awards is gearing up for its early 2022 round of judging, with entries for the competition invited by 14 October this year.

Last call to register for SITT 2021

Published: 16 September, 2021

The Specialist Importers Trade Tasting (SITT) returns to London and Manchester in physical form on 20 and 22 September respectively, in what promises to be the finest edition to date.

Harpers Wine Stars 2022 now open for entries

Published: 20 May, 2021

Harpers Wine Stars 2022 is welcoming entries for this year’s competition.

Wine Stars awards entry deadline extended to September

Published: 21 April, 2020

The deadline for entries to Harpers Wine Stars 2020 has been extended to 17 September.

LWF reveals Wine Buyers Awards shortlist

Published: 25 February, 2020

London Wine Fair (LWF) has revealed the shortlist for its new Wine Buyers Awards.

Events guide 2020: What not to miss

Published: 13 January, 2020

James Lawrence looks ahead to some of the essential trade dates across another busy year

Harpers ‘HOT 50’ on-trade survey open for nominations

Published: 10 January, 2020

Once again we are inviting you to have your say ahead of our Harpers HOT 50 on-trade influencers feature, which recognises and celebrates those at the top of their game.

SITT hits stride in London and Manchester

Published: 10 September, 2019

This autumn’s Specialist Importers Trade Tasting (SITT) in London and Manchester were among the busiest and most focused events yet, with both off- and on-trade buyers feasting their senses at 45 supplier tables, plus a busy schedule of masterclasses.

Champagne to the fore

Published: 26 June, 2019

Champagne expert Giles Fallowfield took a team of UK buyers to Champagne to find out more about the region and hunt down some new potential suppliers

WoSA announces UK’s first South African Wine Festival

Published: 15 May, 2019

Wines of South Africa (WoSA) is set to run its first South African Wine Festival in the UK.

Wine Stars Awards opens up to host of new countries

Published: 15 March, 2019

Harpers Wine Stars Awards is inviting entries from Germany, Austria, Portugal, Greece, Turkey and Lebanon, to join established category England and Wales, at the next round of judging this Spring, with the entry deadline on 16 April.

Meet the Dragons at Think France

Published: 08 March, 2019

A Dragons’ Den-style session will decide on the best opportunities for French Wines at Harpers forthcoming at Think France event on 26 March at Glazier’s Hall in London.

Helen McGinn to chair Wine Stars Awards

Published: 04 March, 2019

Author, columnist and blogger Helen McGinn is to take on the role of competition chair at Harpers Wine Stars Awards.

Spring into SITT

Published: 21 February, 2019

With our Specialist Importers Trade Tastings (SITT) almost upon us, there’s a cornucopia of independent buyer-focused wines waiting to be discovered at what we believe will be our most exciting and productive events yet.

Don't miss Harpers Wine Stars Spain, Australia and South America

Published: 13 November, 2018

Harpers Wine Stars, the competition judged by buyers for buyers, is returning fresh for 2019 – and there’s only just over a week left to sign up.

Harpers Wine Stars goes live online

Published: 04 September, 2018

Our brand new website for Harpers Wine Stars has launched, making it easier than ever to be in with a chance of grabbing one of our fantastic buyer-focused awards.