Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Regine Lee MW becomes WSET trustee

Published: 17 October, 2024

The WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) has appointed Regine Lee MW to its Board of Trustees as the representative for the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW).

LWC launches WSET training for its distribution teams

Published: 23 November, 2023

LWC Drinks, the UK’s largest independent drinks wholesaler, is rolling out WSET Wine training for its warehouse and distribution teams to help employees better understand “the journey of each bottle,” in its range.

WSET to hold first virtual open house for prospective students

Published: 13 September, 2022

WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) is to hold its first ‘virtual open house’ event on 19-20 October 2022 as part of an ongoing drive to raise awareness of its qualifications within the global drinks trade.

Mandy Stevens takes chair at AWE

Published: 17 June, 2021

The Association of Wine Educators (AWE) has announced Mandy Stevens as its new chair.

Basset foundation unveils new BAME/BIPOC scholarships

Published: 19 May, 2021

Liquid Icons, the fine wine research and content production company founded by the late Gerard Basset OBE MW MS and his friend Lewis Chester, has unveiled a series of new scholarships for BAME/BIPOC students.

Last chance to enter Gerard Basset Travel Scholarship

Published: 18 May, 2021

UK-based Sommeliers have until 28 May to send in their application for the Gerard Basset Travel Scholarship – the annual travel bursary created in honour of the late Gerard Basset OBE, MS, MW, MSc (OIV).

Plumpton invests further in WineSkills initiative

Published: 10 May, 2021

Plumpton Wine Division has announced further investment in its WineSkills Programme by diversifying the range of short courses offered.

Former WSET director Graham Cox joins West London Wine School

Published: 02 December, 2020

Former WSET UK business development director Graham Cox is set to join West London Wine School (WLWS) as its new chief steward.

Wine education startup hits 100% of crowdfunding target

Published: 20 November, 2020

Startup wine education business Wine List has revealed it raised 100% of its £375,000 crowdfunding target in its first day on Crowdtube this week.

Diversity talk urges wine industry to own up to its privilege

Published: 22 October, 2020

Wine education to diploma level costs upwards of £10,000 – a number which has been used to highlight the issues involved in making the wine industry a more diverse and inclusive place.

Jancis Robinson MW reaches out to hospitality workers

Published: 08 April, 2020

Jancis Robinson MW has reached out to hospitality workers by giving industry professional free access to all of JancisRobinson.com.

Rioja Wine Academy launches

Published: 12 February, 2020

The DOCa Rioja Regulatory Council has launched a digital bilingual education project.

WSET signs three-year deal with The Wine Show

Published: 21 November, 2019

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has announced a three-year deal with The Wine Show, making it the show’s official wine education partner.

Global Wine Academy adds MW student support to repertoire

Published: 24 October, 2019

The Global Wine Academy has expanded its repertoire to support Master of Wine (MW) students.

Official launch for Spanish Wine Scholar program

Published: 21 October, 2019

The Wine Scholar Guild (WSG) has officially launched its Spanish Wine Scholar (SWS) study and certification program.

Jerry Lockspeiser: What can the wine trade learn from Dominic Cummings?

Published: 26 September, 2019

This piece is about how to sell wine. It starts from the premise that to be successful we should get out of our wine focused ghetto and look at other sectors for learnings and inspiration. That doesn’t just mean craft gin and beer. It can be a myriad of places. Even politics.

WSET marks 50th birthday with worldwide Wine Education Week

Published: 14 May, 2019

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has announced its first global Wine Education Week as part of the organisation’s 50th anniversary celebrations.