Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Drinks Wholesaler Edinburgh Roadshow - 28 June

Published: 19 May, 2016

The third outing of The Drinks Wholesaler Roadshow will roll into Edinburgh on June 28, building on the momentum of our inaugural Manchester and Windsor events

IWC 2016: On the judging trail with this year's 400 judges

Published: 15 April, 2016

The International Wine Challenge 2016 opened the innings of Tranche two, at the Kia Oval, in South London on Tuesday, which will now be home to the IWC organisers, hard-working crew and judges for the next two weeks. With over 15,000 wines to assess across Tranche one, Tranche two, and the Sake Challenge, by more than 400 judges, in panels of up to 5, it's a feat of gargantuan proportions, requiring meticulous planning, and organization on a military scale.

The London Wine Fair 2016 to showcase most content in 36-year history

Published: 07 April, 2016

This year's London Wine Fair will play host to the largest ever schedule of debates, tastings and seminars, with more than 100 sessions planned across the three days.

UK market is still the place to be seen after Wines Unearthed "inundated" by applicants

Published: 07 April, 2016

The current reputation of the UK wine market is that it has reached saturation point.

Programme announced for fifth annual Great Sherry Tasting

Published: 29 July, 2015

The Sherry Institute has announced the programme for its prestigious annual tasting event, the Great Sherry Tasting 2015.

London Wine Fair 2015: Why LWF 2015 will the most diverse show in its history

Published: 10 April, 2015

After last year's make-or-break return to central London, London Wine Fair organisers Ross Carter and Will Broadfoot talk about what they claim is going to make London Wine Fair 2015 the most diverse show in its 35-year history.

London Wine Fair brings fine wine to 2015 show

Published: 18 February, 2015

London Wine Fair's organisers are launching a restricted-access area at this year's fair, specifically for producers of premium wines priced £30 or over.

Vinexpo 2015 set for radical revamp after producers felt 'cut off'

Published: 20 January, 2015

Exhibitors and visitors to this summer's Vinexpo in Bordeaux can expect to be "wowed" by a completely different type of trade show, which is looking to be more welcoming to producers from outside its Bordeaux heartland.

Wine Relief kicks off consumer tasting in March to raise funds for Comic Relief

Published: 12 January, 2015

The Comic Relief Wine Fair 2015 will be selling tickets for a consumer tasting which will be held on March 12, 2015 to help raise money for Wine Relief, an official part of the UK's Comic Relief charity.

Bolivian wine trade to head to ProWein 2015

Published: 22 September, 2014

Bolivia, newcomer to the wine trade, is making its presence felt internationally by taking a stand at next year's ProWein show in Dusseldorf.

The Benevolent Party celebrations at Kensington Roof Gardens

Published: 30 May, 2014

Drinks industry charity, The Benevolent has joined forces with the LWF organisers to host the Roof Gardens Benevolent Party, which will both celebrate the end of the 2014 show and raise money for the charity.