Indie blog: Mike Matthews on uniformity among suppliers

Kleine Zalze shifts whole portfolio to Hatch Mansfield

South African wine estate Kleine Zalze has moved its whole portfolio to Hatch Mansfield.

De Bortoli is latest big name to join Harpers Best Practice Guidelines for independents

De Bortoli Wines is the latest major supplier to sign up to the Harpers Best Practice Guidelines for independent wine merchants designed to bring greater channel transparency to the wine industry's fastest growing retail sector.

De Bortoli is latest big name to join Harpers Best Practice Guidelines for independents

De Bortoli Wines is the latest major supplier to sign up to the Harpers Best Practice Guidelines for independent wine merchants designed to bring greater channel transparency to the wine industry's fastest growing retail sector.

Indie success recognised in Harpers Awards

Independent wine merchants had their hard work and dedication to the job recognised at the inaugural Harpers Awards.

Harpers Awards 2012 winners

Bibendum, Majestic, Sainsbury's, The Sampler, Tanner's, Jose Pizarro and Pollen Street Social were some of the big name winners at last night's inaugural Harpers Awards.

Full list of Harpers Awards finalists revealed

The full list of finalists for next week's inaugural Harpers Awards can now be revealed.

Harpers Awards finalists revealed

The runners and riders for the inaugural Harpers Awards include leading players from the national and independent on and off-trade sectors, as well as major wine and spirits suppliers and distributors.

Indie merchants shortlisted for awards

Independent merchants from across the country are in the running to win a series of accolades at the inaugural Harpers Awards, taking place at London's Honourable Artillery Company on May 22.

Château des Jacques - 'fragrant' offerings

Straight from the Louis Jadot stable is the 2010 vintages of Moulin a Vent 'Clos' wines from Château des Jacques.

LIVE Budget 2012: Trade reaction

The Chancellor pulled no punches in delivering his Budget today - the alcohol duty escalator will continue. But what has the trade got to say about it? Read our live updates.

LIWF hits back at criticism

The organisers of the London International Wine Fair have hit back at criticism of the show after news that several high profile exhibitors have pulled out.

De Bortoli latest big name to join Harpers Best Practice Guidelines for independents

De Bortoli Wines is the latest major supplier to sign up to the Harpers Best Practice Guidelines for independent wine merchants designed to bring greater channel transparency to the wine industry's fastest growing retail sector.

Harpers Debate: indies and suppliers go head to head

Leading independent wine retailers and suppliers will come together next month to debate whether a suppliers' charter should be established to regulate how wine is sold.

Analysis: stand up for responsibility

Let's take a look at how far the trade has come to date. Since the Responsibility Deal was published in March, 110 drinks companies have signed up - a pretty strong opening. Harpers examines who's feeling the benefits and what else needs to happen.

Hatch Mansfield awarded BSI environmental certificate

Hatch Mansfield is believed to be the first wine agency in the business to achieve British Standard Institute BSI, environmental certification.

Oddbins' Baile says CVA 'best way forward'

Oddbins' Simon Baile is urging suppliers to vote for a company voluntary arrangement as the "best possible way forward."

Viña Errázuriz awarded top Parker points

Viña Errázuriz wines topped Robert Parker's list of Chilean wines for the second year running.

Viña Errázuriz awarded top Parker points

Viña Errázuriz wines topped Robert Parker's list of Chilean wines for the second year running.

Linthwaite House wins wine list of the year award

Linthwaite House Hotel in Cumbria is the annual winner of the Condé Nast Johansens Champagne Taittinger - 'Wine List of the Year' award.