Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Roebuck opens cellar door and tasting room

Published: 27 October, 2026

West Sussex wine producer Roebuck Estates has unveiled a brand new cellar door and tasting room at its Tillington home.

Wine tourism: Rathfinny announces expansion of vineyard accommodation

Published: 27 July, 2026

Rathfinny Wine Estate has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its on-site guest accommodation, following unanimous approval from the South Downs National Park Authority.

English Wine Week returns with packed 2025 campaign

Published: 20 June, 2025

The annual English Wine Week celebration of homegrown still and sparkling wine is back from 21-29 June with its busiest roster of consumer-facing events to date.

Planning causing barriers to UK wine tourism, finds report

Published: 21 May, 2025

A report by planning and development consultancy Lichfields suggests that UK wine tourism’s potential is being held back by planning challenges.

Ridgeview embraces wine tourism with new hospitality project

Published: 21 March, 2022

One of the UK's most iconic sparkling wine producers has announced plans to develop a tourism centre, offering visitors an immersive wine experience from vine to glass.

WSTA maps out UK visitor centres for thirsty ‘staycationers’

Published: 24 August, 2020

The Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has launched an interactive map of distilleries and wineries that are open to the public in the UK.

Volumes at Rathfinny set to double as it launches first en primeur campaign

Published: 20 November, 2019

Rathfinny has launched its first ever en primeur campaign via its Classic Cuvée, which is being positioned as a more accessible entry point to the Sussex estate’s premium range.

WineGB welcomes MPs' support for UK wineries

Published: 07 October, 2019

WineGB has welcomed the move from a number of MPs for more support for the UK’s small vineyards.

On the tourist trail

Published: 17 July, 2017

Inviting consumers into the vineyard has proven a great marketing tactic for many wineries. Lisa Riley finds many pros and few cons in making an investment in wine tourism