Helen Chesshire PR supremo on her new life as singer for wine band Skin Côntact

Tickets are now on sale for what promises to be one of the major wine events of the year - yes the performance of its very own band, Skin Côntact, which hopes to raise a lot of money for Comic Relief when they take to the stage at London's Vinopolils on March 9.

Why Eduardo Chadwick - and friends - are feeling on top of the world

Here's a novel way to celebrate receiving the highest ever score for a Chilean wine - match the accomplishment by climbing to the top of your country's highest mountain.

Smell of EX-cess

What could the wine industry learn from the perfume one?

So what does wine trade band Skin Côntact's Anne McHale know about music?

We've heard from some of the band members from the wine industry's very own rock band, Skin Côntact, that has come together for Comic Relief, but now let's get to know the singers - and backing singer Anne McHale MW of Berry Bros & Rudd to be exact.

Please Sir, I want some more?

I've heard it all this week. It turns out that Majestic wine, of all companies, has done an Oliver Twist. They've colluded with a bunch of other apparently destitute wine merchants by writing an open letter begging their Bordeaux suppliers; asking: Please Sir, I want some more?

Chief of the Week: Skin Côntact's Richard Hemming

Drum roll please for our Chief of the Week who is the man behind the wine industry's very own rock band, Skin Côntact, that has been brought together to not only bring some much needed entertainment for the drinks trade but to help raise money for Comic Relief.

Skin Côntact's Ben Smith shares his music likes and loves

The countdown is on until the biggest (well OK only) live gig of the year takes place when the wine trade's very own band, Skin Côntact, take to the stage at Vinopolis on March 9 to help raise money for Comic Relief.

Competitive advantage through customer experience

News emerged this week that A&E waiting times in the UK have reached record levels. This is bad news on several fronts but, if my family are anything to go by, the A&E crisis may be partially attributable to the nation's deteriorating cooking skills.

Stressed and wanting a drink? You aren't alone

It is that time of year when the gym is packed, the shops are out of ready made salads, there seem to be far less smokers and people are on their best behaviour.  The New Year's resolutions are still front of mind and people are attempting to stick to them.

So what were those snowmen talking about? Winning cartoon caption revealed

In the December issue of Hapers we set you a challenge to come up with a witty caption for this cartoon by our resident cartoonist, Rob Murray.  Well many of you were brave enough to give it a go and we recieved plenty of entries over the festive period to choose a winner from.

A real glass act

Show me a real man that doesn't like a bit of willie and I'll show you a squirrel that doesn't like nuts!

Get on down with The Boss - James Brown

There has been much debate online about the music that accompanies the new Gordon's Gin television campaign, featuring Gordon the Boar.

Why Bordeaux producers should resist calls to 'reduce' their 2014 prices

Wine investors have been bitching about Bordeaux release prices for the last few years. According to investors, for the 2014 release, "The pressure will be on the producers to get their prices right". But what is the 'right price' and in whose interest is this 'right price'?

2014 Review and Hopes and Fears for 2015: Jerry Lockspeiser, Off Piste Wines

Jerry Lockspeiser, chairman of Off Piste Wines and serial wine industry entrepreneur as well as Harpers columnist, gives his thoughts on why 2015 may be a "crossroads year" for the retail trade, and how we are still "failing to inspire" wine drinkers.

Chance to win modern day Treasure Island new childrens' book from Harpers columnist Mark Fiddes

Still looking for last minute Christmas presents? Well here's one for the family from Harpers.co.uk columnist and advertising executive Mark Fiddes who has turned his writing talents to becoming a children's book author.

Chief of the Week: Joe Wadsack, the BBC's Mr Booze

Hold on to your Santa hats, lock up your drinks cabinet and gird your loins for our Chief of the Week: Mr Joe Wadsack.

Felix Solis inadvertently shows it is a "class" act at British Comedy Awards

Not sure if our friends at Felix Solis saw the comic element to the picture they sent through this week to mark their sponsorship of the British Comedy Awards.

Chiefs of the Week: Plucky members of Skin Côntact - live March 9, Vinopolis, London

Wine trade supergroup bands together for Comic Relief

A plethora of talented wine trade musicians is set to thrill the industry with a one-off barnstormer of a gig in aid of Comic Relief.

Think of a winning caption for this cartoon and the original could be yours...

Here's the chance to win a very special Christmas present that you have helped create. Yes, simply think up a funny caption to go along with this cartoon and the winner will receive the original cartoon, with your caption.