Much is written about wine and food pairing, and only very occasionally do people go a little more off-piste and have some evident fun with complimentary music and wine suggestions. However, the opening of new wine bar iGOLI at House of Sisters Grimm in London is taking the latter idea to a new high.
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Isle of Raasay Distillery – the Hebridean single malt Scotch whisky brand – has announced a distribution partnership with GHF, the brand development agency.
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Berry Bros. & Rudd (BBR) has announced the launch of its new Pick ‘n’ Spritz cocktail kits, offering what it called “expertly crafted” spritz serves to be enjoyed at home.
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Liv-ex has released its H2 2026 Wine Market Report, which suggests that US buyers have accounted for a growing share of purchasing in Q2, tending to purchase wines in its Fine Wine 1000 index above market price.
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Claridge’s director of wine Emma Denney has been awarded the UK Sommelier of the Year 2026 title, after two days of high-level competition.
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Harpers readers are invited to take part in our Drinks Trade Innovation Survey, the results of which are to be published in our August issue.
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The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and India has today (15 July) come into force, with tariff cuts and dedicated support for SMEs both up for grabs.
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Importer-wholesaler New Generation Wines has announced that it has acquired Bancroft Wines.
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Taylor’s Port has announced the release of its first ‘Very, Very Old White Port’ (VVOP White), which is crafted from white Ports that have been aged for more than 80 years in seasoned oak casks.
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Data from the latest Bevtrac survey from drinks analytics provider IWSR – which assesses consumer behaviour across 15 key markets – reveals that the drinking rate of Gen Z (legal drinking age to 28) has stabilised at 74%. This figure represents an 8 percentage point rise compared to three years prior (66%).
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Monica Berg and Alex Kraterna – the founders of cocktail bar Tayēr + Elementary – have announced the launch of a new pop-up series called ‘What if?’.
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The Whisky Exchange’s annual Rum Show (10-11 July) is by any measure a comprehensive affair, bringing together over 40 producers, featuring 350-plus rums, with both trade and consumer slots for good measure.
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Online wine retailer Winebuyers is set to relaunch with an expanded remit – including beer; coffee; and tea – with its sights also set on expanding into the US market.
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Sam Neill, best known for his roles in the Jurassic Park films but also much respected in the trade for his Two Paddocks wines, has died “suddenly and unexpectedly”, according to reports by the BBC and others.
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Breaky Bottom Vineyard has been put on the market for £4,000,000 following founder Peter Hall’s death last October, in a move that looks to safeguard and continue his and his widow Christine’s pioneering work.
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Cantina Mesa – a winery based in the Sulcis region of south-west Sardinia – has made Wanderlust Wine its exclusive UK importer.
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Leading fine wine and rare spirits awards The Golden Vines is returning to London for its sixth edition this November.
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Celebrate the Diversity, a new three-year campaign aimed at raising awareness for Spanish and Portuguese wines has launched across the UK market.
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The Harpers Design Awards 2026 are now open to all drinks brands and design agencies looking to highlight the presentation and functionality of their products in a wide range of categories.
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Premium wine trade investment firm Activequity has become the majority shareholder of Scotland-based importer Alliance Wine. Management at Alliance retain a significant stake in the company.
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