Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Frances Bentley: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 15 August, 2025

Frances Bentley, the dynamic wine buyer for LWC Drinks, adds her insights to our summer Q&A series.

Dermot Sugrue: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 12 August, 2025

Talented winemaker Dermot Sugrue of Sugrue South Downs continues our summer Q&A series, musing on the importance of the English wine sector, the success of Bonkers and ‘the elephant in the room’.

Bence Karpatfalvi: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 11 August, 2025

Bence Karpatfalvi, head sommelier at the recently awarded three Michelin-starred Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms, talks challenges and triumphs for our summer series of Q&As.

Matteo Furlan: 'Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 01 August, 2025

Matteo Furlan, head of wines at The Dorchester, adds to our summer Q&A series of drinks industry insights.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Fergal Tynan, Alliance Wine

Published: 02 January, 2025

Next up in our end of year talking heads is Fergal Tynan, MD, Alliance Wine, who reflects on some 2024 highs and lows, while identifying some positive signs ahead.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Mark Roberts, Lanchester Wines

Published: 28 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year talking heads is Mark Roberts, director of sales, Lanchester Wines, as he reflects on successes despite a challenging environment for business.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Andrew Lundy, Vino Wines

Published: 19 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Andrew Lundy, director and owner of Edinburgh-based Vino Wines, as he reflects on remaining competitive in a challenging environment.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Jamie Avenell, C&C Group

Published: 16 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year talking heads is Jamie Avenell, wine trading director, C&C Group, as he reflects on remaining competitive on a challenging environment.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Emma Kamel, Naked Wines UK

Published: 13 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year talking heads is Emma Kamel, general manager, Naked Wines UK, reflecting on both headwinds faced by the trade and the highs leading into 2025.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Euan Mackay, Fells

Published: 09 December, 2024

Next up in our end of year trade talking heads is Euan Mackay, MD at Fells, reflecting on the ups and downs for the trade and some of the successes for this importer as it heads into the new year.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Doug Wregg, Les Caves de Pyrene

Published: 04 December, 2024

As the first of our end of year trade talking heads, Les Caves de Pyrene's Doug Wregg reflects on a tough ride for the trade.

Klearhos Kanellakis: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 19 August, 2024

We continue our summer Q&A series with Klearhos Kanellakis, head sommelier at Ekstedt at The Yard.

Doug Wregg: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 16 August, 2024

We continue our summer Q&A series with Doug Wregg, sales and marketing director at Les Caves de Pyrene.

Tom Ashworth: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 14 August, 2024

We continue our summer Q&A series with Tom Ashworth, CEO of Yapp Brothers.

Joshua Castle: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 12 August, 2024

We continue our series with Joshua Castle, group head buyer, Keeling Andrew, Noble Rot and Shrine to the Vine.

Vanessa Stolz: 'Looking Back, Forging Ahead'

Published: 05 August, 2024

Restaurant Pine's head sommelier Vanessa Stolz opens our summer Q&A series with a taste of life on Newcastle's buzzing restaurant scene.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Matt Tipping, Jeroboams

Published: 08 January, 2024

Following another turbulent year for the drinks trade, Matt Tipping, CEO of Jeroboams, reflects on the highs and lows of 2023, plus the hopes and plans for the business in the year ahead.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Tom Platt, Liberty Wines

Published: 02 January, 2024

Following another eventful year for the drinks trade, Tom Platt, CEO of Liberty Wines, reflects on the highs and lows of 2023, plus hopes and plans for the business in the year ahead.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Graham Hall, Drake & Morgan

Published: 18 December, 2023

Following another eventful year for the drinks trade, Graham Hall, director at Drake & Morgan reflects on the highs and lows of 2023, plus the hopes and plans for the business in the year ahead.

Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Michael Awin, ABS

Published: 15 December, 2023

Following another eventful year for the drinks trade, Michael Awin of Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS) reflects on the highs and lows of 2023, plus the hopes and plans for the business in the year ahead.