Sign up for Sud de France festival promotion

There is still time for independent wine merchants to sign up to a Harpers promotion with Sud de France to help...

Record number of foreign visitors to Vinexpo

Vinexpo 2013 was attended by a record number of foreign visitors at last month's exhibition in Bordeaux.

China leads foreign visitors to Vinexpo 2013

Vinexpo 2013 was attended by a record number of foreign visitors at last month's exhibition in Bordeaux.

Liberty Wines to represent Hattingley Valley in the UK

English sparkling wine producer Hattingley Valley announced today it has appointed Liberty Wines as its exclusive agent for the UK and Ireland.

Grain Store: Bruno Loubet's latest venture

Grain Store is the latest restaurant venture from Bruno Loubet, the brains behind Bistrot Bruno Loubet at the Zetter Hotel.

Blog: Carol Emmas on the rise of Naked Wines

The fact that Slurp - one of the most established online retailers - has gone into administration is a bit of a reminder to the industry that even those who are seemingly doing things by the book are not exempt from failure.

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Simon Rimmer to open Liverpool restaurant

Celebrity chef Simon Rimmer is to open his first venue in his hometown of Liverpool in a partnership with DoubleTree by Hilton Liverpool.

Taittinger declared official Champagne of World Cup

Taittinger has been declared the official Champagne of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Prix Raisin competition gears up for 2014

Bordeaux wine consultant Olivier Dauga and Jean-Pierre Xiradakis, a restaurateur in Bordeaux, have announced the third Prix...

Blog: Anne Krebiehl on why 'Cab is king'

Cab is King - it was with that assertion that André van Rensburg, winemaker at South Africa's prestige estate Vergelegen, invited sommeliers and journalists to taste a vertical of his flagship wine "V" and seven barrel samples of 2012 wines that could - potentially - end up in the blend for the 2012 "V".

EU funding for traditional rum producers

Traditional Caribbean rum producers are to be given a push in the UK and key markets across the world thanks to a new EU-backed generic funding campaign.

The Benevolent to offer skills bursaries

Drinks industry charity The Benevolent hopes to double the number of people it can help by 2017 by offering training and skills bursaries to the trade, as well as looking after people when they fall on hard times.

McWilliam's appoints Stevens Garnier in UK

Australian producer McWilliam's Wine has appointed Stevens Garnier as its new UK agent, to represent its premium range of brands including Evans & Tate from Margaret River, Brand's Laira from Coonawarra and Mount Pleasant from the Hunter Valley.

Dropwines.com offers wholesale prices to VIP members

Online retailer, dropwines.com, has launched a new VIP wine club that for £10 per month subscription gives members access to wine at wholesale prices with no delivery charge.

Bols Genever hosts exclusive masterclass

Bols Genever has joined forces with London cocktail bar Callooh Callay to host an exclusive pop-up bar...

Rioja Tapas Fantasticas attracts over 12,000 people

The sixth Rioja Tapas Fantasticas, held by Wines of Rioja, attracted over 12,000 people across the weekend of June 15-16 to Potters Field Park in London.

WSTA blames duty escalator for fourth highest alcohol prices in UK

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has said the duty escalator is the biggest factor contributing to UK consumers paying 43% more for alcohol than other EU countries, the fourth highest prices for alcohol in the EU.

Online retailers need to appeal to a different type of wine consumer

Both large and small online retailers need to rethink their sales models to appeal to a very different type of consumer, according to new research revealed at last week's Vinexpo exhibition in Bordeaux.

Stolichnaya appoints first UK brand ambassador

Stolichnaya vodka has announced the appointment of its first UK brand ambassador, mixologist Matthew...