Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Sager + Wilde founder goes solo with Darling

Published: 12 July, 2018

Darling

Edrington-Beam Suntory launches first Maker’s Mark campaign in a decade

Published: 02 July, 2018

Edrington-Beam Suntory has turned the spotlight on Maker’s Mark with the first campaign for the premium American bourbon in 10 years.

Pop-up Chelsea cocktail bar looks to the Wild West

Published: 20 June, 2018

MOONSHINE SALOON

Guy Woodward: Are sommeliers followers or leaders?

Published: 11 June, 2018

It had been a long day. The panel discussion, as they are wont to do, had dragged on. The moderators, as they are even more wont to do, had dominated. And, at the back of the room, having negotiated a full day of the London Wine Fair, and sat quietly through an hour-long debate (Wine & Dine: How chefs, restaurateurs and sommeliers build their wine lists), Ben Drury was mad as hell. And he wasn’t going to take it any more.

Urban winery London Cru launches Spanish red

Published: 08 June, 2018

Urban winery London Cru has launched a new Spanish red, a Syrah made with grapes from Calatayud in the northeast of the country.

Hedonism-backed Hide launches in Piccadilly

Published: 06 June, 2018

HIDE

London Wine Fair footfall up 17%

Published: 25 May, 2018

Visitor numbers to this year’s London Wine Fair increased 17% it has been revealed, putting the number of attendees at a net total of 14,250 over three days.

Rocketing rents and rates ‘unmanageable’ for London restaurants

Published: 16 May, 2018

Rent and rate increases in London have left restaurant operators in fear for the future, with 84% saying the charges have become “unmanageable” for their businesses.

London's largest Aussie wine selection set to touch down in Soho

Published: 16 May, 2018

Scarlett Green

Think Gin: The big flavour debate

Published: 01 May, 2018

The colourful world of flavoured gin was a hot topic at yesterday’s annual Harper’s Think Gin event, coming up time and time again as sub-section driving overall gin growth, yet at the same time dividing opinion on what role it should play within the wider category.

Californian producers target London and Edinburgh

Published: 20 April, 2018

The annual Golden State Tasting is to take place in Scotland for the first time to capitalise on the popularity of Californian wines north of the border.

Lea & Sandeman talks renewed wholesaling focus

Published: 10 April, 2018

Quality London retailer and wholesaler Lea & Sandeman is putting renewed focus into re-building its on-trade wholesale arm, following the tragic death of founding member Patrick Sandeman in 2012.

Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Young Sommelier 2018 revealed

Published: 27 March, 2018

The UK arm of leading international gastronomic body Chaîne des Rôtisseurs GB has announced its Young Sommelier 2018.

SITT masterclasses to deliver business focussed insights for indie and on-trade buyers

Published: 21 February, 2018

Spring SITT Manchster and London 2018 tastings on 26 and 28 February are to host a series of business-led masterclasses ranging from northern drinking trends to buying clever by way of collaboration.

SITT Manchester and London shine spotlight on Grenache, Hungary and Chile

Published: 16 February, 2018

With the SITT Manchester and London tastings just over a week away, we can bring you a taster of some of the great masterclasses and hosts lined up for visitors on the day.

Think Gin to return with great line up on 30 April at London’s Smith & Wollensky

Published: 09 February, 2018

Think Gin is back, bigger and better than ever, with a fantastic line up of debates and masterclasses, presented by some of the most gin-savvy experts in the trade.

New M Wine Bar ups stakes in London's wine by the glass offer

Published: 01 December, 2017

The hybrid M Restaurant and Wine Store in Victoria has further evolved its vinous offer with the introduction of a wine bar and what it says is “the largest collection of perfectly preserved wines by the glass in London”.

Crus Bourgeois du Médoc Official Selection revealed

Published: 20 September, 2017

The top wines from the 2015 Bordeaux vintage which have made it into the Official Selection have been announced.

Vagabond Wines to launch London micro winery

Published: 31 July, 2017

Vagabond Wines plans to open its next outlet in Battersea this Autumn, complete with micro winery.

Woodwinters talks plans for London and beyond

Published: 03 July, 2017

Despite the Brexit-induced cloud hanging over London, the draw of the city and pressure from winery partners to be represented in the capital was behind Woodwinters’ decision to open up an office in the south.