What to expect at SITT Autumn: Steven Gerrard, Barwell & Jones

In a first of a series of interviews with suppliers exhibiting at next week's London SITT tasting for independent merchants and the on-trade we ask Barwell & Jones managing director, Steven Gerrard, what visitors can expect on their stand.

What to expect at SITT Autumn: Richard Dudley Craig, Dudley Craig Wines

Here Richard Dudley Craig explains what Dudley Craig Wines will have on show at the SITT Autumn tasting on September 24 at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London.

Matthew Dickinson: why some producers and agents need a kick up the...

I've never worried about being controversial, and some statements in this post may shock - so if you don't want to know the score, look away now. Whisper it: "Some producers do not invest sufficiently in their commercial activities."' And perhaps even more quietly: "Some agents squat on an agreement with a producer without doing anything for their commissions."

Anna Greenhous: how sake brewing is growing around the world

Martin Sealy on how suppliers working together can cut supply chain costs

Traditionally the concept of collaborating with competitors has seemed at odds with gaining a market advantage, and subsequently manufacturers and retailers of wines and spirits have sought different routes to market to find that edge.

Jackson Estate's Matt Patterson-Green showcases his Kiwi wines at Chiltern Firehouse

"I believe Marlborough will be known for producing the best Pinot Noir over time," declares Matt Patterson Green, winemaker of Jackson Estate. In his glass is one expression, Vintage Widow 2012, named, he says, "after women who lose their men to the vineyards..."

Francoise Peretti of the UK's Champagne Bureau on the region's 2014 harvest

Peretti tells Harpers.co.uk this year's Champagne harvest is "textbook" so far, with high quality grapes that could lead to a vintage year.

Jochen Erler assesses South African wine trends

South Africa's wine industry can be considered one of the most dynamic worldwide. Its wine production has been driven by its exports  -  both increased by 50% since 2000, indicating that local consumption has remained the same over these years.

Views of the Beautiful South: Mario Pablo Silva, Casa Silva

Here Mario Pablo Silva , managing director of Chilean wine producer Casa Silva, gives his impressions and hopes for the UK market on the back of last weeek's Wines of the Beautiful South tasting.

Views from Beautiful South: Roberto Echeverria, Echeverria Family Wines, Chile

Here is the latest producer from last week's Wines of the Beautiful South tasting who is happy to share his thoughts on the UK market and the opportunties for their wines.

Ryan Opaz: let's have fun and make the most of what we can do with wine

"The first thing you need to know about Rioja to understand its wines is..."

Views from Beautiful South: Ricardo Rabelo, Finca Flinchman

Following this week's Wines of the Beautiful South tasting in London Harpers caught up with key figures from across the Chilean, Argentinian and South African wine industries to assess their thoughts on the UK wine market for their wines.

Views from the Beautiful South: Americo Hernandez, Vina Ventisquero

Following this week's Wines of the Beautiful South tasting in London Harpers caught up with key figures from across the Chilean, Argentinian and South African wine industries to assess their thoughts on the UK wine market for their wines.

Jerry Lockspeiser on some peculiar but inspiring winemaking in Mallorca

The first thing you see at the winery is a sign saying "HIPPIES USE BACK DOOR- NO EXCEPTIONS".  In the barrel room oak vats are identified by the names of rock bands - the Clash, Joy Division, Pulp and Portishead amongst them - or images of molecular structures. Outside the back door a large pile of straw bales wait to be wrapped around modern stainless steel vats, nature's insulation to keep her product cool.

Justin Keay discovers the delights of Burgundy - for the first time

I guess most oenophiles have gaps in their wine CV - the vast growth of the industry over the past 20 years somehow makes it inevitable. One of mine though was really quite large. Although familiar with most of France's wine regions - Bordeaux left and right, beautiful Alsace, Champagne, the Rhone Valley, Provence - I had never managed to make it to Burgundy.

Ferrari's Camilla Lunelli on finding a home for Trentodoc Italian sparkling wine in the UK

It was Giulio Ferrari in Trento, the Alpine north of Italy, who pioneered traditional method sparkling wines, or 'Metodo Classico', in Italy in 1902. With barely 900 hectares dedicated to sparkling wine production, mostly in mountainous vineyards, the wineries of Trentodoc, as the association is known, have carved out prime position at home.

Myles Donneky on the high life at Hutong - 30 floors up in London's Shard

The 22 year-old bar manager of "Hutong" above Aqua on floor 31 of The Shard talks to Douglas Blyde about tea punches, pride in service, and competitive ping-pong...

Glynn Davis discovers the craft beers and bars of Copenhagen

It doesn't take too long to suss out that beer-led bars in Copenhagen fall into two camps - there are the young upstart operators and then there are the old established players. The former are very limited in number while the latter make up the vast majority of the market.

Bruce Jack on the challenges and opportunities for South African wine

Bruce Jack is a key figure in the Accolade Wines South African winemaking team. His direct responsibilities cover the Kumala, Fishoek and Flagstone ranges, Tesco Finest, The Rustler, Stumble Vineyards, Breakers Point and Lost Ostrich, as well as strategic NPD. He talks to Gemma McKenna about how he is working with the Kumala winemaking team to help reposition the Kumala brand and ensure the quality of the wine shines through to customers.

Jacob Ehrenkrona on giving up financial career to create Martin Miller's Gin

Harpers.co.uk talked with Jacob Ehrenkrona, the chief executive of Martin Miller's gin, about why he gave up a career in venture capitalism to pursue the classic spirit.