Children exposed to more alcohol adverts

Communications regulator Ofcom has asked the UK's advertising regulators to review the rules that limit children from being exposed to alcohol advertising on TV.

Wolf Blass sponsors Ashes coverage

Treasury's Wolf Blass wine brand is to co-sponsor the next two Ashes cricket series on Sky Sports.

Wm Grant MD to step down

William Grant & Sons EMEA managing director Gordon Dron has decided to leave the company following a restructure.

China recognises Champagne region

The Comité Champagne has confirmed that China now recognises Champagne's appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC).

Bristol bartender wins chance to create spirit with Diageo

A Bristol bartender has won Diageo's Show Your Spirit competition and will see her brand go into production.

Maxxium to push Harveys Bristol Cream

Maxxium UK is to launch a limited edition bottle of Harveys Bristol Cream sherry to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen's Coronation.

Bodegas Riojanas invests to guarantee quality of its wines

First Drinks cages Monkey Shoulder

First Drinks has launched a gift pack for its Monkey Shoulder Scotch whisky brand.

Hendrick's pop-up venue opens in Brighton

The Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge has opened its doors at the Brighton Fringe today, kicking off a weekend timetable of events runing alongside a pop-up bar serving cocktails featuring the cucmber-infused gin.

Hendrick's pop up venue opens in Brighton

The Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge has opened its doors at the Brighton Fringe today, kicking off a weekend timetable of events runing alongside a pop-up bar serving cocktails featuring the cucmber-infused gin.

AWC launches series of tastings and masterclasses

The Antique Wine Company has launched a new series of tastings and masterclasses at its AWC Wine Academy in Marylebone, London.

LIWF a success despite fewer visitors

Exhibitors and organisers of the London International Wine Fair have hailed it a success despite more than 3,000 fewer visitors compared to 2012.

UK consumers to follow Americans in demand for sweeter style wines

The UK consumer is set to follow their US counterpart by developing a sweeter tooth for products which is likely to have an impact on the styles of wine they want to drink.

Memorial service for Michael Symington CBE in London on May 31

The Symington family is holding a memorial service for Michael Symington in London on May 31.

ACS calls on government to continue partnership approach on alcohol strategy

The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the government to continue to work with the drinks and retail industries in shaping its future alcohol strategy.

Carol Emmas: How much data do we really need?

There is currently no bigger craze - number-crunching is everywhere; on the football pitch, in the X Factors and Strictlys of this world and we now even eat and drink by it.

Harpers Digital Edition

The digital copy is available days ahead of the printed magazine - so you can get to read the latest issue before everyone else.

Harpers Debate: Supermarket sales warp wine data

Supermarket sales are overly skewing industry data on what wines are most popular, a wine broker has claimed.

Harpers Debate: Indies opting to source direct

An independent wine shop has largely turned its back on wine agencies following concerns over exclusivity of deals.

Winemakers must do more to tackle fraud

Winemakers should act now to prevent fraudsters creating counterfeits of their products, according to Geert de Vries of KPMG.