Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Klearhos Kanellakis: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 19 August, 2024

We continue our summer Q&A series with Klearhos Kanellakis, head sommelier at Ekstedt at The Yard.

Doug Wregg: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 16 August, 2024

We continue our summer Q&A series with Doug Wregg, sales and marketing director at Les Caves de Pyrene.

Tom Ashworth: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 14 August, 2024

We continue our summer Q&A series with Tom Ashworth, CEO of Yapp Brothers.

Joshua Castle: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 12 August, 2024

We continue our series with Joshua Castle, group head buyer, Keeling Andrew, Noble Rot and Shrine to the Vine.

Vanessa Stolz: 'Looking Back, Forging Ahead'

Published: 05 August, 2024

Restaurant Pine's head sommelier Vanessa Stolz opens our summer Q&A series with a taste of life on Newcastle's buzzing restaurant scene.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Matt Tipping, Jeroboams

Published: 08 January, 2024

Following another turbulent year for the drinks trade, Matt Tipping, CEO of Jeroboams, reflects on the highs and lows of 2023, plus the hopes and plans for the business in the year ahead.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Tom Platt, Liberty Wines

Published: 02 January, 2024

Following another eventful year for the drinks trade, Tom Platt, CEO of Liberty Wines, reflects on the highs and lows of 2023, plus hopes and plans for the business in the year ahead.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Graham Hall, Drake & Morgan

Published: 18 December, 2023

Following another eventful year for the drinks trade, Graham Hall, director at Drake & Morgan reflects on the highs and lows of 2023, plus the hopes and plans for the business in the year ahead.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Michael Awin, ABS

Published: 15 December, 2023

Following another eventful year for the drinks trade, Michael Awin of Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS) reflects on the highs and lows of 2023, plus the hopes and plans for the business in the year ahead.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Nik Darlington, Graft Wine

Published: 11 December, 2023

Following another eventful year for the drinks trade, Nik Darlington, marketing director at specialist importer Graft Wine, reflects on the highs and lows of 2023, plus hopes and plans for the year ahead, in our annual Q&A series.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Sam Thackeray, Amber Beverage UK

Published: 01 December, 2023

Following another eventful year for the drinks trade Amber Beverage UK’s CEO Sam Thackeray kicks off our annual Q&A series, reflecting on the highs and lows of 2023, plus hopes and plans for the business in the year ahead.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Justin Liddle, Mentzendorff

Published: 04 September, 2023

Midway through 2023, Harpers is taking stock of yet another turbulent year for the drinks trade, with plenty of highs and lows, so far. Here, we conclude our series with Justin Liddle, interim MD at Mentzendorff. to find out how the year has gone so far, and what the remainder may bring.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Bella Babbit, NoMad London

Published: 21 August, 2023

Midway through 2023, Harpers is taking stock of yet another turbulent year for the drinks trade, with plenty of highs and lows, so far. We continue our series with Bella Babbit, wine director, NoMad London, to find out how the year as gone so far, and what the remainder may bring.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Mark Bedford, Caviste and The Spirits Room

Published: 16 August, 2023

Midway through 2023, Harpers is taking stock of yet another turbulent year for the drinks trade, with plenty of highs and lows, so far. We continue our series with Mark Bedford, owner and director, Caviste and The Spirits Room, to find out how the year as gone so far, and what the remainder may bring.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester London

Published: 14 August, 2023

Mid way through 2023, Harpers is taking stock of yet another turbulent year for the drinks trade, with plenty of highs and lows, so far. We continue our series with Matteo Furlan, head of wines, The Dorchester London, to find out how the year as gone so far, and what the remainder may bring.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Owen Morgan, Bar 44

Published: 04 August, 2023

Midway through 2023, Harpers is taking stock of yet another turbulent year for the drinks trade, with plenty of highs and lows, so far. We continue our series with Owen Morgan, owner of the Bar 44 tapas group, to find out how the year has gone so far, and what the remainder may bring.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Vanessa Stolz, Restaurant Pine

Published: 02 August, 2023

Midway through 2023, Harpers is taking stock of yet another turbulent year for the drinks trade, with plenty of highs and lows, so far. We continue our series with Vanessa Stolz, head sommelier at Restaurant Pine, to find out how the year has gone so far, and what the remainder may bring.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Miriam Spiers, Alliance Wine

Published: 31 July, 2023

Midway through 2023, Harpers is taking stock of yet another turbulent year for the drinks trade, with plenty of highs and lows, so far. We continue our series with, Miriam Spiers, sales director, Alliance Wine, to find out how the year has gone so far and what the remainder may bring.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Troy Christensen, Enotria

Published: 26 July, 2023

Midway through 2023, Harpers is taking stock of yet another turbulent year for the drinks trade, with plenty of highs and lows, so far. We continue our series with Troy Christensen, CEO, Enotria, to find out how the year has gone so far and what the remainder may bring.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Steve Moody, Fells

Published: 09 January, 2023

In the last of our end of year Q&A series, Steve Moody, CEO at Fells, reflects on the highs and lows of 2022, plus the hopes and plans for the business in the year ahead.