Vinho Verde wines gaining traction in the UK market

Vinho Verde wines are gaining traction in the UK and at yesterday's annual Vinho Verde tasting where 27 producers were showcasing over 130 wines from one of Portugal's more recognised regions, they are looking to grow their UK market share.

Soho House's credit rating downgraded

On Monday Moody's Investor Service credit rating agency downgraded the Soho House & Co and the Soho House Bond from Caa1 to Caa2, which is considered speculative grade is rated as poor quality and a very high credit risk.

Saturday Kitchen's Olly Smith, who's to perform at Skin Côntact, names his musical heroes

For a second year in a row the wine trade supergroup Skin Côntact will be taking to the stage next month in an effort raise aid as part of Comic Relief.

The UK market continues to undergo 'seismic changes', says Félix Solís's Richard Cochrane

Speaking to Harpers ProWein, Félix Solís UK managing director Richard Cochrane highlighted the shifting topography of the UK wine market, describing "seismic changes" that continue to alter the retail landscape in ways that he suggests are of an unprecedented significance and scale, with major implications for those supplying the UK trade.

Insights: The importance of design when wine customers buy with their eyes

Customers across all retail sectors are buying with their eyes and the message behind the label has never been so important.

Analysis: California cool climate wines see sales soar

California wines are red hot in the UK at the moment, with their popularity driven by more restrained styles from cooler climates.

Robin Davis: The growing appeal of niche agencies to the on-trade

Swig's Robin Davis talks about the growing appeal of niche agencies for a vibrant on-trade.

Kantar Worldpanel: Premium sales rise and Easter sales doubles market growth

Kantar Worldpanel figures show that premium sales have increased and market growth doubled posting the fastest growth since March of 2015, which may be good news for the wine category.

Litmus Wines creates subsidary agency Litmus Wine Agency

Insights: South Africa's bigger players need to drive the quality message

After a flush of niche successes, it's now up to South Africa's bigger players to drive the quality message home.

Q&A: ITV's The Wine Show co-hosts Joe Frattorini and Amelia Singer

Ahead of this month's roll-out of ITV's new series The Wine Show, Harpers.co.uk catches up with Joe Fattorini and Amelia Singer.

LWF 2016 Preview: London Wine Fair 2016 goes hi-tech with Bottlebooks

London Wine Fair is stepping up a digital gear by joining forces with wine software provider Bottlebooks. See the impact the new software will have on this year's fair.

Anti-fraud squad raids Burgundy producer Bejot Vins et Terroirs

A judicial investigation into suspected fraudulent wine production in France is underway following a major customs police swoop in the heart of Burgundy.

Boutinot's parent-company In Vino buys Moreno Wines

In Vino, which is an investment company that owns Boutinot, has bought Spanish specialist Moreno Wines.

Pinkster gin launches £600,000 crowdfunding campaign on Growthdeck

Pinkster gin, the producer of raspberry flavoured and lightly coloured pink gin, has launched a crowdfunding campaign in an effort to raise a minimum of £600,000.

Insight: The psychology of drinks selection in the on-trade

New research into the psychology of drink selection in the on-trade puts the focus firmly on customer needs

Analysis: The power of ProWein

With ProWein over for another year, Harpers.co.uk looks back at one of the mightiest wine trade fairs around and hears what attendees and exhibitors had to say

Smith Report: As an industry we have strength in numbers

Following the increase in wine duty doled out in the recent Budget and looking ahead to Brexit, it is important the trade have a united voice

Guy Woodward: We need to ditch wine's elitist reputation

Guy Woodward reflects on how any wine "advice" may be viewed through the prism of wine being the preserve of patronising snobs.

Tim Atkin MW: Let's talk climate change

You don't have to be meteorologist to appreciate that something very unusual is happening to the world's weather right now.