London's only winery switches to Italy after turning down rotten French grapes

London Cru, the first central London winery, has had to turn away seven tonnes of grapes due to arrive from Bordeaux and the Loire Valley as the quality was not deemed to be up to scratch.

The Glenlivet tasks consumers with selecting next release

The Glenlivet single malt Scotch whisky is calling on its consumers to select its next limited edition release.

Fair spirits company brings Belize rum to the UK

The Fair spirits company has brought its premium rum to the UK, following success in France.

Vinho Verde reports record export figures

Vinho Verde has reasons to celebrate, with exports hitting an all-time high and the past week marking its 105^th birthday as a demarcated region in Portugal.

London wine bar group Davy's plans expansion

Family wine bar group Davy's is looking to open two new sites in the capital this year as sales grow and confidence returns to the sector.

Maxxium UK announces Vevo partnership for its biggest Sourz ad campaign

Maxxium UK has announced its biggest above the line advertising campaign for its Sourz liqueur brand called 'This is Our Shot' and hopes to target key consumers with a link up with Vevo the video social media site.

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LVMH chief said to be looking to his children to succeed him

Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy's chief executive officer, 64-year-old Bernard Arnault, may be grooming both his son Antoine and daughter Delphine as possible successors to the world's largest luxury goods company, according to Bloomberg News Agency.

Heavy rain in Douro valley hits 2013 Port harvest

The 2013 Port harvest has been hit by heavy rain in the Douro valley, with 34mm falling on Pinhao last Friday and Saturday, and more expected today (Tuesday) and tomorrow.

John Osborne to take control of PLB in the new year

John Osborne, sales director at wine agency PLB, is to take over as the company's new managing director in January when Peter Darbyshire steps down.

La Hechicera rum launches bartender competition

La Hechicera, an aged rum from Colombia, is launching a competition called Wanderlust Columbia, which will give two bartenders from the UK the chance to live and work in the capital of Colombia, with accommodation and a month's salary.

UK representative chosen for Champagne Ambassador's Awards 2013

The Champagne Bureau has announced the winner of the Champagne Ambassador's Awards 2013 UK final, which recognises excellence in wine education and will see the winning candidate represent the UK in the European final later this month.

William Grant & Sons tops £1 billion turnover for second year running

William Grant & Sons, which produces and distributes leading spirits brands inculding Glenfiddich, Hendrick's Gin and Monkey Shoulder, has reported a 7% increase in sales on core brands year-on-year to hit a record topping £1.06 billion.

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Funkin seeks Innovation Champion brand ambassador

Funkin has selected six UK bartenders to go head-to-head in the final of its competition to find an Innovation Champion brand ambassador and come up with a future concept for the range that they believe would shake up the cocktail industry.

England rugby star opens innovative wine and coffee outlet

England rugby player and Harlequins captain Chris Robshaw has teamed up with school friend and entrepreneur Kevin Latouf to open innovative coffee shop and wine bar Black White Red in Winchester.

Whisky Show 2013 trade day line-up announced

Over 80 whisky brands, 400 whiskies and a selection of masterclasses will be on offer at this year's Whisky Exchange Whisky Show 2013 trade session, in October.

Swig comes out of downturn with growth in sales across all sectors

Swig, the online wine retailer and distributor, has told Harpers.co.uk it is up 18% in sales since April, with growth coming from all sectors of the trade, be it direct to the on-trade and retail or through its own trading website, which alone has seen a 100% increase in sales year on year.

New Islay distillery on the cards

Scotland's Islay is to get its ninth distillery, although plans have yet to be made public.

UK trade's favourite French wines showcased at Absolutely Cracking tasting

Some of the wine trade's favourite French wines were on show this week at the Absolutely Cracking Wines from France tasting and Harpers is giving you the chance to win a case of specially selected wines from the event.