What makes a wine list? Joel Bastian, Kitchin Group

In this series, Harpers is going back to basics with members of hospitality to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that makes a modern wine list successful.

Berry Bros. & Rudd to open Spirits Shop

Berry Bros. & Rudd, the UK’s oldest fine wine and spirits merchant, has announced the opening of its first-ever dedicated Spirits Shop.

Craft Gin Club raises 700k from crowdfund scheme

Craft Gin Club, the UK’s biggest gin subscription service, has had a strong start to its first-ever crowdfunding campaign, passing its initial £500,000 funding goal within two days of launch on the Seedrs platform.  

Chapel Down stunt “raises eyebrows” among the Champenois

English winery Chapel Down has loosed the cat among the proverbial pigeons in Reims ahead of English Wine Week, by going undercover as Champagne – and apparently beating the Champenois at their own game.

Clement Robert MS joins Wine Source

The international fine wine supplier Wine Source has announced the appointment of Clement Robert MS, who will join the group as global head of the Melchior Club. 

Entrecanales Domecq e Hijos wins top prize at The Sustainability Awards

Entrecanales Domecq e Hijos, the family-run wineries in DOCa Rioja and DO Ribera del Duero, has been recognised as the food and drinks company with the best sustainable practices in Spain.

Maison Bruno Paillard appoints Wanderlust Wine as UK distributor

Maison Bruno Paillard, the independent family-owned house, specialising in Extra Brut Champagnes, has appointed Wanderlust Wine to distribute its portfolio in the UK.  

OIV elects first director general from Southern Hemisphere

Dr John Barker, the former general counsel of the New Zealand Winegrowers has been elected as the director general of The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).

What makes a wine list? Lucy Hjort, Melton’s

Nick Gillett on the rum renaissance: is it finally happening?

With the rum revival being forecast for the best part of 25 years, it’s great for us mystic megs of the industry to finally be able to say, it’s happening. But why now, after all this time, and is it here to stay? Whether you’re a professional in the on or off-trade, or just a seasoned spirits lover looking to learn – here’s how to navigate this brilliant and booming category.

What makes a wine list? Phil Provart, Fhior

As we continue online our 'What Makes a Good Wne List?' series, Harpers is going back to basics with members of hospitality to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that ensures a modern wine list is successful. 

Flint Wines scoops up new MD for period of expansion

Flint Wines has announced the appointment of Katy Keating to lead the company through its next phase of development and expansion, following her departure from Lay & Wheeler.

Sparkling offers glimmer of light for UK alcohol, as global volume growth slows

India, Mexico and Brazil will take over from the US and China as the volume drivers of growth for alcohol around the world, new figures have revealed. Meanwhile, the US and China remain key to the industry’s value growth – and the UK continues its trend of wine stagnation.

Exclusive: The Drinks Trust launches ambitious Cost of Living Crisis Appeal

The Drinks Trust is looking to raise an unprecedented £230,000 with its new Cost of Living Crisis Appeal between now and the end of the year.

Hospitality at odds: Footfall high, profits down

New research reveals robust demand among consumers for eating and drinking out, despite the rocketing cost of household bills. However, it seems businesses are not exactly reaping the rewards; and with more cost increases on the horizon, with the new duty rises set for 1 August, hospitality is facing a tough summer.

Scottish DRS delayed until 2025

The Scottish Government has officially announced a delay to the launch of its Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) until October 2025, following weeks of speculation as to the future of the initiative and a UK-government enforced exemption of glass.

Diageo CEO Sir Ivan Menezes passes away

Spirits giant Diageo has announced the sad death of its CEO Sir Ivan Menezes following a brief illness.

Liv-ex records ongoing stagnation in fine wine market

Exchange platform Liv-ex has recorded a slump in the demand for luxury labels in recent times, as all its major indices show declines on a month-on-month and year-to-date basis.

Maison Mirabeau Achieves B Corp Certification

Leading rosé brand Mirabeau has achieved B Corp certification this month, joining Concha y Toro and Piper-Heidsieck as pioneers in this small but growing club of certified wineries.

Sparkling wine resilient as global market faces overall decline

OIV director general Pau Roca Blasco has presented an overview of the global wine market in 2022, delivered at the 44^th World Congress of Vine and Wine taking place in Cadiz this week.