Q&A: Xavier Rousset MS and Gearoid Devaney MS, Cabotte

Xavier Rousset MS and Gearoid Devaney MS, restaurateur and wine importer respectively, have opened a Burgundy oasis in the City, realising a long-held dream.

Hallgarten creates new regional sales director role

Luton-based suppliers Hallgarten Druitt & Novum Wines has boosted its senior management team with the creation of a new director of regional sales role.

Jerry Lockspeiser: Does wine need its Uber?

The wine trade is not renowned for disruptive business models. We haven't yet had our Uber, Airbnb or iTunes. Nor do we have much of a history of radical innovation.

Q&A: Rosie Finn, Neudorf Vineyards

New Zealand's Family of Twelve is still coming to terms with the loss of one of its founding members and first chairman, Richard Riddiford, who passed away recently.

Q&A: Ken Forrester, owner, Forrester Wines

The man known as Mr Chenin tells Harpers how he views the South African wine market's evolution over the past 20 years - and what his plans are now after selling a significant stake in his business to French group AdVini.

The Douro Boys driving whites and reds to new heights

This year the celebrated Douro producer Quinta do Vallado commemorates its 300th anniversary.

Q&A: ?Ewan Murray, The Wine Society

PR manager Ewan Murray has been with The Wine Society for over a decade. We spoke to him about what makes this cooperative retailer so different

Andrew Catchpole: Talking about a innovation revolution

Disruption is the new norm - and the experiential its freewheeling partner - as the fast-paced evolution of communications and other technologies continues to reshape how we interact with the world.

The South American adventure of a Morrisons wine buyer

Andrew Ingham, wine buyer at Morrisons Plc, recounts a recent buying trip to Chile and Argentina. 

Guy Woodward: Seven things I hate about the wine trade

Q&A: Fraser McIlwraith, G1 Group

As the head of business development at Scotland's largest hospitality group, Fraser McIlwraith has the intimidating task of juggling increasingly strict government legislation with the needs of big business. We caught up with him to find out how he keeps G1 Group well stocked.

Tim Atkin MW: What will happen to brand Brangelina?

You can always rely on the wine trade to show a sense of perspective. As Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie prepare to eviscerate one another in the divorce courts, no doubt damaging the lives of their six children in the process, the question on everyone's lips is: what's going to happen to Château Miraval?

Q&A: Armelle Cruse, the vice president of Crus Bourgeois du Medoc

At a tasting of the 2014 Official Selection of Crus Bourgeois du Medoc, Justin Keay spoke with Armelle Cruse, the vice president of Crus Bourgeois du Medoc about the organisation's ambitious new classification plans.

Justin Keay: Pico's Revival

Until the 1990s Pico's wine heritage was little more than history. Few were prepared to take on the big financial and logistical challenges that come with making wine in this extraordinary volcanic terrain. Little wonder - this is like no other wine region I have ever visited, unsurprisingly denominated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2004.

Opinion: Five things to consider about the Hong Kong market

There is no doubt that Hong Kong is one of the most exciting wine hub in Asia and a gateway for merchants that want to get into the Chinese market.

Mike Turner: Should parents let their kids have a go at wine?

There's been a few bits and pieces in the UK press recently about parents allowing their kids to drink alcohol with them at an earlier age than 18.

The other side of life: Richard Cochrane, managing director of Félix Solis UK

Richard Cochrane, managing director of Félix Solis UK, talks about his passion for climbing.

The Smith Report: New packaging formats are getting crafty

Wine has always been resistant to any format other than the classic 75cl bottle, but it has to start relaxing its approach to move forward

Q&A: Ian Harris, Wine & Spirit Education Trust

During his 14-year stint at the helm, Ian Harris has transformed the WSET into the leading global wine education body.

Profile: Henry Butler, Butler's Wine Cellar

With two Brighton shops and a share in a hybrid wine bar in Hove, vino purveyor Henry Butler is the de facto wine chap about town.