Harpers Global Design Awards 2015: The Results

The competition to stand out not just on-shelf but also on-screen means there is intense pressure on wine producers, suppliers and, most of all, the creative and design agencies behind the labels to really up their game. Here are the results from the first worldwide Harpers Design Awards where we invited entries from around the world, attracting designs from the US, Australia and across Europe.

Kingsbarns bottles new make spirit

New Scotch whisky venture Kingsbarns Distillery is giving visitors the chance to buy bottles of its new make spirit.

Insight: Pernod Ricard's new chief Alexandre Ricard outlines his strategy for greatness

Pernod Ricard's new chief Alexandre Ricard wants to conquer the world with conviviality. But are the two things compatible?

Q&A: Steve Fennell, Sanford Winery & Vineyards

Steve Fennell, general manager and head winemaker at Sanford Winery & Vineyards located in Santa Rita Hills, talks about the winery that helped put the region on the map in the infamous film Sideways

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Sussex wine estate flying high after winning first BA listing for English still wine

A Sussex wine producer is celebrating after becoming the first to have a still wine listed by British Airways.

UK vineyards will be included in scheme to spread tax load for agriculture

The government has confirmed that a scheme allowing farmers to average their profits for income tax purposes over five years will apply to vineyards.

Constellation buys Meiomi luxury Pinot Noir brand as Q1 sales increase by 7%

Constellation Brands is to pay US$315 million to add the premium California wine brand Meiomi to its portfolio.

Still wines score big in UKVA's annual awards for English wines

Still wines have picked up nine of the 13 trophies in this year's English & Welsh Wine of the Year competition, organised by the UK Vineyards Association.

Insights: Independents Italian outlets are gaining traction through education and experimentation

Independent Italian outlets are upping the appeal of lesser-known, over-£10 wines by educating consumers and letting them experiment.

Analysis: Italian indigenous varietals set to boom

Italy has some of the largest choice of indigenous varietals that produce a dizzying range of wine styles and consumers are increasingly embracing them.

Q&A: John Lodge of rock band The Moody Blues talks about his love of wine and his own label Krisemma

Musician John Lodge is best known as the bass player of rock band The Moody Blues, but the Birmingham native also has his own wine brand. He talks about how his love of wine started and where it has taken him.

The Smith Report: Trust, the only true currency of brands

With the FIFA scandal making headlines, there may be an important lesson to learn for brands owners when considering sponsorship.

Analysis: Do you remember your wine epiphany?

Trade personalities tell Rosie Davenport and Nigel Huddleston about the life-changing moment when they realised a career in wine was their destiny

Distil 'optimistic' following Blackwoods gin and vodka success, despite overall fall in turnover

Distil has reported a "satisfactory year" as it completed it transition from UK third distributor to brand-focus drinks company, despite a large fall in turnover.

Rabobank: There is a big opportunity for smaller and quirkier brands in the US

Rabobank has argued that many of America's food and beverage companies are in trouble as iconic brands are "increasingly out of favour with consumers", posing a potential opportunity for smaller artisans brands.

New viticulture research programme opens in Kent to boost English wine industry

A trial research vineyard is being established at the East Malling Research centre in Kent which aims to boost productivity and margins within the English wine industry.

South Africa confidence returning as winemakers concentrate on quality, Kleine Zalze boss says

South Africa needs to evolve its premium wines and offer wines better suited to the terroir, leading South African producer has said.

Gallo boosts Californian holding by acquiring Napa Valley vineyards

Gallo Wines is boosting its holding in Napa Valley after buying Cypress Ranch and part of the Palisades Vineyard for an undisclosed sum.

Domaines Paul Mas expansion in the Herault

Languedoc producer Domaine Paul Mas has added a ninth vineyard to his estate, Domaine Silène des Peyrals in Hérault and is already eyeing up a tenth estate in Corbière..