Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Analysis: Critical thinking

Published: 13 December, 2023

From traditional print critics to social’s influencers, by way of encroaching AI, David Kermode weighs up the evolution of the critic.

Berry Bros. & Rudd hosts producer forum to mark 325th anniversary

Published: 30 June, 2023

Berry Bros. & Rudd, the UK’s oldest fine wine and spirits merchant, held its first-ever global producer forum, ‘Our Future is Now’ at London’s BAFTA yesterday (29 July), as part of celebrations to mark its 325th year.

Old Vine Conference unveils new award scheme

Published: 08 February, 2023

The founders of the Old Vine Conference have launched an inaugural 'Old Vine Hero Award', dedicated to winegrowers who champion parcels of old vines around the world.

Fine wine goes global

Published: 07 September, 2022

Australia and Spain are at the forefront of an increasing number of ‘rest of the world’ (RoW) wines that are fuelling growth on the negociant-driven La Place de Bordeaux marketplace.

Jane Anson announces scholars for Bordeaux Mentor Week

Published: 19 May, 2022

Since the announcement of Bordeaux Mentor Week in March 2022, more than 103 applications have been received from 28 countries, spanning the globe from Lagos to Beirut to Sydney to San Francisco.

Latest crop of Fortnum & Mason drink writers announced

Published: 13 September, 2021

The Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards, championing “excellence on food and drink writing”, have again delivered a winning roster of up-and-coming and established drinks writers for 2021.