Events - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Dr. Laura Catena wins the first Old Vine Hero Award

Published: 20 March, 2023

The co-founders of The Old Vine Conference announced the winner of the first Old Vine Hero Award last week, during a ceremony in London.

Indigenous grapes to fly the flag for Wines from Spain tasting

Published: 23 February, 2023

Over 900 wines from over 280 Spanish bodegas will be available to taste at the Wines from Spain Annual Tasting in London on 28 February. Alongside Spain’s best-known indigenous grapes, like Tempranillo or Verdejo, a plethora of lesser-known varietals will also come to the fore, bringing together classic and newer DOs alike.

Dry whites come to the fore at Furmint February

Published: 22 February, 2023

Wines of Hungary hosted its fifth Furmint February tasting on Monday (20 February), to some 350 visitors, featuring a snapshot of dry whites from the 2021 vintage and a handful from a promising 2022 vintage as well.

Justerini & Brooks plug Verdicchio hole at Spring/Summer tasting

Published: 22 February, 2023

This week, the fine wine and whisky merchants Justerini & Brooks welcomed the trade to its Spring/Summer portfolio tasting at Quo Vadis on Dean Street, Soho.

Record number of new importers to showcase at SITT

Published: 16 February, 2023

SITT, the tasting for independents from the on and off-trades has announced a record number of new importers for the annual event.

Registration open for the Future of Spanish Wines webinar

Published: 15 February, 2023

In association with Wines from Spain, Harpers has organised a webinar for the trade, focusing on the young Spanish winemaker and how they are shaping the future of the industry.

New LWF layout hints at UK trade refocus

Published: 15 February, 2023

The London Wine Fair (LWF), self-billed as the ‘most intelligent wine event in the world’, has announced a new layout which will bring UK importers to the fore.

Old Vine Conference unveils new award scheme

Published: 08 February, 2023

The founders of the Old Vine Conference have launched an inaugural 'Old Vine Hero Award', dedicated to winegrowers who champion parcels of old vines around the world.

Millesime Bio sets the bar for organic wine

Published: 03 February, 2023

“At the time, organic winegrowers like myself were treated like oddballs.” These are the words of Oliver Azan, a winegrower at Domaine de Petit Roubie in Languedoc.

First ever ‘French Champions’ awarded at VIN

Published: 02 February, 2023

The first-ever edition of The French Champion Awards took place at VIN, the flagship trade tasting dedicated to French wines in London organised by Business France, the French governmental trade agency.

SITT announces strongest lineup of exhibitors yet

Published: 02 February, 2023

The Specialist Importers’ Trade Tasting (SITT) returns this spring, with a dedicated focus on the independent sector.

Bordeaux Wines Forum: "There are no more climate-sceptics"

Published: 02 February, 2023

Last week, Bordeaux’s Palais des Congrès hosted the 2023 edition of the Sustainable Development of Bordeaux Wines Forum.

Louis Latour Agencies tasting: "We are constantly looking to expand"

Published: 27 January, 2023

Louis Latour Agencies, owned by Maison Louis Latour, the historic Burgundy grower negotiant, showcased its small but impressive portfolio at the Haberdasher’s Hall in central London on Wednesday.

Grenache in the spotlight at UK’s biggest showcase of Australian wine

Published: 25 January, 2023

The Australia Trade Tasting returned to London on 24 January 2023, showcasing more than 700 wines from 200 wine producers to hundreds of trade and media in the UK.

2023 UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge open for entries

Published: 23 January, 2023

The 2023 UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge is officially open for entries, with an all-expenses paid trip to Champagne on the line.

Slovak Wines stand up to be counted

Published: 20 January, 2023

With a surge of new estates and young winemakers on show, the Embassy of Slovakia showcased the very best the region has to offer at its London tasting this week at 67 Pall Mall.

Guy Lawrence appointed chair of The Drinks Trust

Published: 16 January, 2023

The Drinks Trust has announced Guy Lawrence, CEO of Brockmans Gin, as its new chair following Troy Christensen’s two-year tenure.

Alliance Wine partners with The Drinks Trust

Published: 12 January, 2023

Alliance Wine has announced a partnership with The Drinks Trust, to help provide care and support to people within the drinks industry.

Rioja Wine Month fuels 232% sales uplift

Published: 05 January, 2023

October saw Rioja wine sales soar as over 120 independent retailers, wine bars and restaurants across the UK took part in the second edition of Rioja Wine Month.

10th Tío Pepe challenge now open for entries

Published: 04 January, 2023

In 2023, the international Tío Pepe Challenge, the world’s largest Sherry cocktail competition, celebrates its 10th Anniversary and is now open for entries from UK bartenders on the theme, ‘Twist Your Classic’.