By Lisa Riley - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Plant-based kitchen out-grows London

Published: 12 July, 2021

Stem & Glory

Taka team brings Maru to Shepherd Market

Published: 08 July, 2021

Maru

North South Wines secures ‘AA Grade’

Published: 07 July, 2021

North South Wines has been awarded an ‘AA Grade’ – the highest rating possible for an announced audit – after it was assessed against the BRCGS Global Standard for Agents and Brokers.

Spurrier posthumously awarded The 2021 Oeno Golden Vines Honorary Award

Published: 07 July, 2021

Bella Spurrier, widow of the late Steven Spurrier, has received The Oeno Golden Vines Honorary Award in honour of the wine industry legend's extraordinary achievements.

WSTA calls for return of ‘zero for zero' Bourbon tariffs while warning about wine duties

Published: 07 July, 2021

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has submitted a response to the government’s consultation on damaging US tariffs, calling for the swift removal of tariffs on US whiskies.

Vinpro interdict hearing postponed

Published: 07 July, 2021

Vinpro’s urgent interim interdict application to lift the latest ban on wine sales in the Western Cape has been postponed.

Ribera del Duero declares 2020 vintage "excellent"

Published: 07 July, 2021

Ribera del Duero DO has declared the 2020 vintage as "excellent", at the same time unveiling UK marketing plans for this year.

Positive thinking

Published: 07 July, 2021

While the past year has been extremely challenging for alcohol, there’s cause for optimism when it comes to recovery. Lisa Riley crunches IWSR numbers.

Co-op becomes first supermarket to sell Chateau La Negly

Published: 07 July, 2021

Languedoc producer Chateau La Negly has made its wine available to buy for the first time at a UK supermarket with a launch into Co-op.

Bourbon Alliance calls on government to remove tariffs

Published: 06 July, 2021

The Bourbon Alliance has called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson and trade secretary Liz Truss MP to ‘free the spirit’ and remove tariffs.

Staff shortages threaten hospitality

Published: 06 July, 2021

With pubs and restaurants finding it difficult to recruit, there have been calls for government to step in and help attract workers to the industry. Lisa Riley reports

The Drinks Trust gets behind National Hospitality Day

Published: 06 July, 2021

The Drinks Trust has partnered with a taskforce of the hospitality industry’s main trade associations, professional bodies and charities to call on the nation to support the sector by visiting their favourite venue on 18 September – National Hospitality Day.

Charles Krug makes UK debut

Published: 06 July, 2021

Napa Valley winery Charles Krug has appointed Top Selection to distribute its wines in the UK, marking the first time the producer will export to the UK in its 160 year history.

Rousset and Pineau return with Nocturne

Published: 06 July, 2021

Nocturne

WSTA appoints three new board members

Published: 06 July, 2021

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has appointed a trio of new board members as the trade looks to recover from the major disruption to sales and trade brought about by Covid-19 and Brexit.

Industry welcomes plans to lift restrictions but warns long road ahead

Published: 06 July, 2021

The hospitality industry has welcomed Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement on the lifting of restrictions on 19 July as a “major milestone”, but warned of a "long road ahead".

Robert Parker unveils ‘green’ search filters and emblem

Published: 01 July, 2021

Robert Parker Wine Advocate has unveiled two new search filter capabilities on its website that allow users to search for wines that are certified organic and/or certified biodynamic.