Restaurant review: Bar Tozino

Tucked into one of the stall shops found on the Ropewalk as part of the Maltby Street Market in London, is Bar Tozino, a hidden gem that has quietly found a following - especially for those who love great tapas and sherry.

Treasury Wine Estates presents its independent strategy to Top Merchants

Treasury Wine Estates is one of a number of major wine companies looking to build sales in the independent sector. Its fine wine team joined the latest Independent Wine Crew meeting to set out its strategy and find out how it can better serve the sector. Richard Siddle and Erin Smith report

Working together: leading independent merchants pool their skills and resources

The third meeting of Harpers' Independent Wine Crew of leading multi-site wine merchants reflected a real step-change in how they are able to help each other in buying, sourcing and storing wine. Richard Siddle and Erin Smith report

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

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The merchants of vintage

The third meeting of Harpers' Independent Wine Crew of leading multi-site wine merchants reflected a real step-change in how they are able to help each other in buying, sourcing and storing wine. Richard Siddle and Erin Smith report

?Brown-Forman raises fiscal outlook for 2014

Jack Daniel's brand grew underlying sales 10%, helping Brown-Forman Corporation continue its momentum to post further gains in its third quarter financial results which were released yesterday.

In the spotlight: Fairtrade issues in South Africa

South Africa's agricultural sector came under fire in the past few years over infringing the human rights of farm workers, some of whom helped build the country's wine trade. Erin Smith takes a look at two initiatives aimed at combating such problems, namely the Wine Industry Ethical Trade Agreement and Fairtrade.

Scotch whisky verification scheme at risk if independence goes ahead

A British government scheme set up in January to help consumers identify genuine UK-made products could be at risk should Scotland vote for independence.

?Diageo appoints exclusive national broker for Canada

Wirtz Beverage Group is to become Diageo's exclusive national broker in Canada, after signing an agreement last week.

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Diageo warns of the dangers of any UK departure from the EU

Diageo has fired a warning shot against any possible British departure from the European Union and the risks it would have on not only its business but the future of key markets such as the Scottish whisky industry. This could be exacerbated further if Scotland chooses to become independent later in the year.

Tesco strengthens wine product development team

Charlotte Lemoine has been appointed as the new assistant product developer to the Tesco wine team and will be overseeing the Italian wine category starting on February 24, 2014.

Erin Smith: why for wine lovers Bulgarians have got Valentine's Day right

In the UK February 14th celebrates the day of love, but in Bulgaria the date has traditionally been reserved for the feast of St. Trifon Zarezan, the patron of vine growing and wine producing.

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Harpers Awards 2014: still time to enter

The Harpers Awards is a opportunity to be recognised as a key merchant, retailer and UK on-trade establishment in the trade. Be rewarded for all the hard work you and your team do. With a host of categories across the industry and the on- and off-trade, here's how you can get involved.

Vinexpo Asia- Pacific expected to break exhibitor and visitor records

This May's Vinexpo Asia-Pacific taking place in Hong Kong is expected to break exhibitor and visitor records.

Whyte & Mackay could sell for as high as £450m next week

Rothschild, Rabobank and Standard Chartered are the investment banks that have been formally appointed to run the sale of Whyte & Mackay by Diageo, which is set to begin next week and could sell for as much £450m.

'Status quo' is ordered for Diageo and United Spirits deal

The Indian Supreme Court has ordered the acquisition deal between Diageo and United Spirits to maintain 'status quo' until April when the matter can heard at length in a court of law.

Fine wine prices fall in January for first time in 12 years

For the the first time in 12 years the Liv-ex Fine Wine 100 index fell by 0.9% in January, a traditionally strong month.

?Brangelina's Rosé to be sold at Berry Bros

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Château Miraval Rosé released its second vintage last week and Berry Bros. & Rudd will get the first pre-allocation of the wine to be sold in the UK.