Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Reminder: Two weeks to enter Sommelier Wine Awards 2026

Published: 04 February, 2026

There is now only two weeks left to enter wines to be judged at the Sommelier Wine Awards (SWA) 2026.

Reminder: Sommelier Wine Awards 2026 open for entries

Published: 15 December, 2025

With the on-trade now in full swing over the lead up to what we hope is a fruitful Christmas, a reminder that the Sommelier Wine Awards (SWA) 2026 is open for entries.

Survey: Indie minded

Published: 21 September, 2021

With our UK’s 50 Best Indies 2021 list unveiled, we’re revealing (anonymously) some of the insights gleaned from our entrants’ survey responses as to how businesses adapted their portfolios and subsequently thrived during the pandemic. Andrew Catchpole picks the persistent trends.

Scottish vaccine passport plan ‘threat hanging over the whole hospitality industry’

Published: 02 September, 2021

Industry bodies have voiced their concern following the Scottich government’s announcement yesterday that vaccine passports will be required for entry to nightclubs and many large events in the country from later this month.

Last orders: Wine Stars Awards entry closes 27 November

Published: 13 November, 2020

The extended deadline for entries into Harpers Wine Stars Awards 2021 will close on 27 November 2020.

Entry-level malts lead whisky category to new heights

Published: 23 October, 2019

A raft of innovation has boosted the fortunes and the accessibility of whisk(e)y in the UK, a new report has revealed.

LWF: Innovation theme spills outwards with new product launches

Published: 24 May, 2018

As an event for striking new deals and making new relationships, it is unsurprising that the London Wine Fair has become one of the major launchpads for new product development, with producers and importers using the fair as a stage on which to show off what they have been working hard on throughout the year.

Harpers Wine Stars Awards: calling final entries for South Africa, New Zealand and England

Published: 01 March, 2018

Would you like your wines to feature among the Stars? Then don’t miss the 17 March entry submission deadline for our South Africa, New Zealand and England Wine Stars Awards (see below).

Final call for indies to submit wines for Everyday Bordeaux Selection 2018

Published: 19 February, 2018

The CIVB has issued a call out to all UK indie merchants to enter their favourite Bordeaux wines for judging in the annual Everyday Bordeaux Selection competition.