The week that was

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

West Country turns out for SITT Bristol

Yesterday saw the highly popular SITT show return to Bristol, with a high turnover of visitors and strongly positive response from the wine and spirits industry of the West Country.

Indie buyers talk trade ahead of SITT

Ahead of our SITT Autumn tastings, Andrew Catchpole invites independent buyers and smaller suppliers to give their views on the benefits and drawbacks of dealing with such specialist importers

Discover the road less travelled at SITT Autumn

There’s only one week to go until SITT Autumn, when once again the Harpers team will be bringing independents a one-day event packed with discussion and discovery.

Q&A: Judy Kendrick, original SITT creator

Original creator Judy Kendrick kick-started SITT back in 2005 with her vision for an event which puts buyers’ needs at the top of the agenda.

Venue and re-vamp announced for SITT Autumn

We can now reveal the first details of SITT Autumn, the event which pairs up independent buyers with leading specialist importers from across the wine-producing world.

Sign up for SITT - the event for indie merchants and specialist importers

The countdown is on to register for the Specialist Importers Trade Tasting (SITT) - launching for the first time as part of Harpers' own events umbrella next week.  

Desoutter & James coming to SITT

Spanish specialists Desoutter & James are debuting at Harpers' SITT event later this month.

Independent tasting SITT to be taken over by Harpers publisher

Harpers' publisher, Agile Media Ltd, is pleased to announced that is taking over the running and full responsibility of SITT - the leading tasting for Independents from the on- and off-trade.

Connoisseur Estates to unveil new M?ori winery at SITT

UK wine agency Connoisseur Estates is to launch its latest premium wine signing, New Zealand producer Tohu, at SITT in Manchester and London next week. 

UK launch for Canella Bellini aperitif at SITT

Prosecco winery Canella is to launch its bottled Bellini aperitif in the UK this month.

Buckingham Schenk to push key new Chilean brands at SITT

UK wine importer Buckingham Schenk is to unveil a range of wines from Chile's Garcés Silva Family Vineyards at the Specialist Importers Trade Tasting (SITT) in February.

Today's SITT London tasting offers masterclasses on Italy and the Rhône

What's on at SITT Autumn: Andrew Steel from Connoisseur Estates

Andrew Steel, director of Connoisseur Estates, a UK wine agency, tells Harpers.co.uk, what to expect on his stand today at the SITT Autumn Tasting held at the Royal Horticulture Halls in London.

What to expect at SITT Autumn: Forth Wines

Scottish distributor, Forth Wines, explains what visitors can expect on its stand at SITT Autumn taking place at the Royal Horticutural Halls in London on September 24.

What to expect at SITT Autumn: Steven Gerrard, Barwell & Jones

In a first of a series of interviews with suppliers exhibiting at next week's London SITT tasting for independent merchants and the on-trade we ask Barwell & Jones managing director, Steven Gerrard, what visitors can expect on their stand.

What to expect at SITT Autumn: Richard Dudley Craig, Dudley Craig Wines

Here Richard Dudley Craig explains what Dudley Craig Wines will have on show at the SITT Autumn tasting on September 24 at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London.

Independents all set for September's Specialist Importers Trade Tasting

Next week's SITT (Specialist Importers Trade Tasting) promises another sell out event offering independent wine merchants, restaurants, bars, pubs and sommeliers the chance to taste wines specifically targeted at them from around the world. 

SITT: An independent perspective

A look back at last month's Specialist Importers Trade Tastings

SITT Spring opens its doors to independents in Manchester

Leading independent merchants, sommeliers and restaurateurs will be heading to Manchester's Old Trafford Cricket Club today for the start of this spring's Specialist Importers Trade Tasting and the chance to discover new and diverse wines from suppliers focused on the independent sector.