Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Silver linings: a post-Brexit boom?

Published: 15 September, 2016

Life after the referendum may not be as bad for the hospitality business as some feared

31 days of German Riesling winners announced

Published: 14 September, 2016

The annual push to promote Germany's most famous grape has come to an end, with additional categories created to reflect the quality of entrants.

Sherry is celebrated in UK on-trade at the annual Great Sherry Tasting

Published: 13 September, 2016

At yesterday's annual Great Sherry Tasting, the category seems to be making head way, particularly in the UK on-trade as sommeliers and Michelin starred chefs sampled nearly 200 Sherries being poured.

SITT returns for Autumn indie tasting

Published: 13 September, 2016

The trade tasting which is aimed exclusivity at independents in the on and off-trade returns to England and Manchester next week.

Red Squirrel Wine shows expanded range at second annual tasting

Published: 07 September, 2016

Off the beaten path wine importer Red Squirrel Wine poured 173 wines from 46 producers, of which 73 were new wines and 14 were new producers as the company expands to meet growing demand.

Guy Woodward: Would you order a wine selected by an algorithm?

Published: 07 September, 2016

I'm in the market for a new car. Such a substantial purchase demands extensive research. Doubtless petrolheads would be in heaven at the prospect of debating fuel economy stats with like-minded car bores. For me, though, with my pitiful automotive knowledge, it is my worst nightmare.

Wine café chain to donate all profits to Italian earthquake fund

Published: 06 September, 2016

Veeno, the Italian Wine Café is donating all of its profits from one day of trading to aid those affected by the recent Italian earthquake disaster.

Scottish Licensed Trade Association launches online training

Published: 06 September, 2016

Scottish bar managers and bar staff will soon be able to gain the qualifications they need to serve alcohol in Scotland through a new digital initiative from the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA).

Andrew Catchpole: What is in the bottle is not the only thing that counts

Published: 05 September, 2016

Editor Andrew Catchpole argues that while wine quality is certaintly important it is not the only way customers buy, particularly when it comes to trying a new wine.

Insights: Sake's new image

Published: 05 September, 2016

Not long ago sake was the preserve of Japanese restaurants, often low quality, cheap and served hot. But standards and times have changed with the rise in popularity of superior premium sakes.

Boutique Bar Show finds a new home

Published: 02 September, 2016

The Boutique Bar Show London is returning to the capital with a bigger and better venue.

Liberty Wines On-trade report: Understanding the on-trade

Published: 02 September, 2016

Despite the uncertain times we face Liberty Wines' Premium On-trade Report 2016 report shows insight into where the opportunities may lie for operators.