Best Digital/Social Media Strategy of the Year

Best Distributor/Supplier to Independents

Best Independent Wine Merchant of the Year

Best Independent Merchant Online Retailer of the Year

Former SMWS brand ambassador to join Diageo's Mortlach team

Diageo has appointed Scotch Malt Whisky Society global ambassador Georgie Bell as its global brand ambassador for single malt Scotch Mortlach.

?Wine industry stalwart Rodney Densem dies suddenly

Rodney Densem, chairman of Rodney Densem Wines and Telford Wines has died suddenly, aged 65.

?It's not all about Sauvignon Blanc

The UK remains central to New Zealand's wine export strategy as it looks to widen its appeal across all channels of the market. Ahead of this month's generic UK tasting, Anne Krebiehl looks at its opportunities in 2014

?All hail the craftsmen of British cider

Stand aside, imitations, and make way for the craftsmen of real cider. Bernadette Costello reports on the premium artisan cider category

Restaurant review:? Beard to Tail

The Beard to Tail in Shoreditch is a new favourite, as a lover of all things grilled and whisky.  The restaurant, which was opened in late 2012, boasts a great selection of grilled meats, including some of the best ribs around, and impressive list of rare whiskies and ryes.

?Place your bets on Ascot wines

Known as the Sport of Kings! Whilst Ascot hosts more than 10 race meetings every year, the vast majority of people associate the renowned Berkshire course with Royal Ascot, the blue riband event which attracts over 300,000 people.

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All part of the show

With so many sales disappearing to the internet, high street retailers are having to up their game and become true destination outlets offering as much theatre as wine and spirits.

?Tanners: a national treasure

As Tanners Wine Merchants celebrates 170 years, Bernadette Costello talks to fourth generation James Tanner about its growth from regional merchant to national treasure

Taylors to release 50 year old Port

The Fladgate Partnership is set to release a collection of 50 year old single harvest Ports under the Taylor's brand.

Features List 2014

Harpers Wine & Spirits Features 2014

Harpers Wine & Spirits Features List 2014

Champagne Occasions: Engaging the consumers

The second Harpers Champagne Occasions roadshow asked how on-trade buyers and operators can engage consumers and trade them up by linking Champagne with food.

Discovering the wonders of Lebanon: An insider's view

Lebanon really should to be the sexiest wine-producing country in the world. No I'm not having one of those moments of misty-eyed sentimentality to which we Lebanese are often prone.

?Pre-payment bar app Bar Pass given upfront investment for 2014

Digital innovation company The Bakery, and multinational brewing company AB InBev, have teamed up with bar pre-payment start-up company Bar Pass, to help roll its app out across the UK in 2014.

Discovering the wonders of Lebanon: Looking to the future

Wine critic Natasha Hughes assesses the merits of Lebanese wine and looks at the potential opportunities it has in the UK market