Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Tom Platt: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 29 August, 2025

Liberty Wines CEO Tom Platt continues our summer Q&A series with a measured take on the challenges to the trade.

Klearhos Kanellakis: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 26 August, 2025

Ekstedt at The Yard’s head sommelier and wine buyer Klearhos Kanellakis adds to our summer series with an honest appraisal of how tough the on-trade has become.

Hugo Campbell: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 15 August, 2025

Ehrmanns Wine's director Hugo Campbell takes up the baton in our summer Q&A series, talking Iron Maiden, Savvy Blanc and current trading conditions.

Frances Bentley: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 15 August, 2025

Frances Bentley, the dynamic wine buyer for LWC Drinks, adds her insights to our summer Q&A series.

Dermot Sugrue: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 12 August, 2025

Talented winemaker Dermot Sugrue of Sugrue South Downs continues our summer Q&A series, musing on the importance of the English wine sector, the success of Bonkers and ‘the elephant in the room’.

Matteo Furlan: 'Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 01 August, 2025

Matteo Furlan, head of wines at The Dorchester, adds to our summer Q&A series of drinks industry insights.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Dean Pritchard, Gwin Llyn Wines

Published: 08 January, 2025

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Dean Pritchard, owner of Gwin Llyn Wines, as he reflects on remaining competitive in a challenging environment.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Nic Rezzouk, Reserve Wines

Published: 06 January, 2025

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Nic Rezzouk, buyer at Reserve Wines, as he reflects on remaining competitive on a challenging environment.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Mark Wrigglesworth, The Good Wine Shop

Published: 03 January, 2025

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Mark Wrigglesworth, director at The Good Wine Shop, as he reflects on remaining competitive in a challenging environment.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Stefan Neumann

Published: 30 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Stefan Neumann, master sommelier & wine consultant for businesses such as Fells, as he reflects on remaining competitive in a challenging environment.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Duncan Gammie, The Wee Vinoteca

Published: 27 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Duncan Gammie, sommelier and founder of The Wee Vinoteca, as he reflects on remaining competitive in a challenging environment.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Vanessa Stoltz, Restaurant Pine

Published: 24 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Vanessa Stoltz, head sommelier at Restaurant Pine, as she reflects on remaining competitive in a challenging environment.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Elton Muco, 67 Pall Mall

Published: 23 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Elton Muco, deputy head sommelier at 67 Pall Mall, as he reflects on remaining competitive in a challenging environment.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: David Archibald, Cachet Wine

Published: 20 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is David Archibald, sales director of Cachet Wine, as he reflects on a tough ride for the trade.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Rupert Pritchett, Taurus Wines

Published: 18 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Rupert Pritchett, MD, Taurus Wines, as he reflects on remaining competitive in a challenging environment.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Archie McDiarmid, Luvians Bottleshop

Published: 06 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Archie McDiarmid, manager at Luvians Bottleshop in St Andrews, as he reflects on a tough ride for the trade.