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Harpers 2015 Survey: A look back at 2015 and what to expect in 2016

Published: 09 November, 2015

As we approach the end of 2015 and set our sights on 2016, we thought it was an apt time to take stock of the trade and where you, our readers, think the future of drinks is headed.

Bodega Trivento adds Shiraz to best-selling Reserve brand

Published: 09 November, 2015

Bodega Trivento is adding a new wine to its best-selling range in the UK.

First sake cocktail competition launches in London

Published: 09 November, 2015

The Hyper Japan Christmas Market has announced its inaugural sake cocktail competition.

Akintola attacks Network Rail over Oddbins London Bridge eviction

Published: 09 November, 2015

Network Rail is "coldly ripping out the hearts of neighbourhoods across London and the UK", according to Oddbins' managing director, Ayo Akintola.

Leading Cavas and Proseccos compete for Xmas sparkling wine sales

Published: 06 November, 2015

Two leading producers of sparkling wine have announced new packaging in the run up to Christmas.

Port harvest survives Cyclone Henry in excellent health

Published: 06 November, 2015

The 2015 port harvest was both early and conducted in ideal conditions for picking, The Fladgate Partnership has revealed.

Isle of Arran Distillery retains tourist attraction trophy

Published: 06 November, 2015

The Isle of Arran Distillery has been name Best Distillery Visitor Experience for the second year running.

DJ Rampling samples wine-picking for Kingscote Estate harvest

Published: 06 November, 2015

Sussex-based wine producer Kingscote Estate invited world-famous DJ Danny Rampling to help them close the harvest this year.

Diageo sells Argentinean wine business to Grupo Peñaflor

Published: 06 November, 2015

Diageo has sold its Argentinean wine business to Grupo Peñaflor, the global drinks group announced yesterday.

Scottish whisky exports on road to recovery

Published: 05 November, 2015

The Scottish whisky market is showing strong signs of recovery, according to new figures released today by the Scottish Whisky Association.

Zind Humbrecht picks Gonzalez Byass to drive UK sales

Published: 05 November, 2015

Alsace winery, Domaine Zind Humbrecht has appointed Gonzalez Byass as its exclusive UK distributor.

ASA rules against "degrading" online #TasteTheBush campaign

Published: 05 November, 2015

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against Premier Estate Wines after it received complaints about the company's #TasteTheBush campaign.

Buckingham Schenk targets on-trade with strengthened wine list

Published: 05 November, 2015

Buckingham Schenk has released a new wine list, designed to strengthen its foothold in the on-trade.

Chapel Down flags expertise with England's first orange wine launch

Published: 05 November, 2015

Chapel Down has announced the release of England's first orange wine.

UK consumer confidence hits record levels

Published: 04 November, 2015

UK consumer confidence has risen to its highest level ever, according to the latest quarterly figures released by global insight provider, Nielsen.

Fine wines sold at a loss as Chinese buyers cut their losses

Published: 04 November, 2015

Chinese wholesalers are slashing the price of imported fine wines to cut their exposure in an over-supplied market, according to a report in the South China Morning Post.

Virgin Wines full-year results reveal business "ahead of schedule"

Published: 04 November, 2015

Virgin Wines boss Jay Wright says the company is "ahead of schedule" on a three-year plan put in place after its management buyout from Direct Wines in 2013.

Super premium Mauritian rum gets limited edition first UK release

Published: 03 November, 2015

The Penny Blue super premium Mauritian rum is to receive its first cask release outside the island.

Bodegas Ramón Bilbao goes back to the future to rebrand

Published: 03 November, 2015

Bodegas Ramón Bilbao has repackaged its range of Riojas to reflect the innovative and futuristic thinking of the 1920s, the era in which the bodega was founded.