Robert Parker and Jancis Robinson head line up for Wine Future 2011 in Hong Kong

Robert Parker and Jancis Robinson MW are two of a stellar line up of wine personalities from around the world for WineFuture 2011 which is being held in Hong Kong between November 6-8.

Laithwaites Wine wins ECMOD, best business award

Laithwaites Wine has won the All Round Best Business Award 2011, organised by the catalogue and home shopping organisation,  ECMOD.

English sparkling wines to showcase at Vinitaly

For the first time English Sparkling wines are to be showcased at Vinitaly.

Visitors to ProWein on the increase

Visitor numbers were up 5% to 38,000 at this year's ProWein show, and there were 200 more exhibitors than last year.

Spain's Bodega Numanthia looks to widen distribution across specialist UK wine trade

Premium Spanish wine producer, Bodega Numanthia, is looking to widen its distribution of Toro region wines across the UK specialist wine trade.

Vin de France selection made

The amount of wines chosen to represent the new French wine classification Vin de France have increased by 70% from last year.

UK Spanish wine trade welcomes new Caballeros

Mariano Garcia Fernandez, of the Mauro Group and Carlos Read, from Moreno Wine have been honoured as Caballeros, for their hard work and dedication to Spanish wine industry.

Le Bouchon Breton best in Harpers Drinking Out Excellence Awards

Le Bouchon Breton in London's Spitalfields market has been named the best place for a drink whilst out dining in the 2011 Harpers Wine & Spirit Drinking Out Excellence Awards.

Vinexpo: World wine industry is robust

Vinexpo insists the world wine industry is in good health - despite big companies looking to dispose of assets.

UK spirits market on course for growth

Spirits consumption in the UK will continue to increase over the next four years, according to research carried out by Vinexpo/IWSR.

Harpers Drinking Out Excellence Awards shortlist announced

The shortlisted restaurant and bars in this year's Harpers Drinking Out Excellence Awards have been announced.

Currency analysis December 14: sterling on a three week high

Currency analysis for December 14: sterling on a three week high.
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Sterling continues to hit high against dollar

Sterling hit a three week high against the US dollar yesterday; gaining nearly two cents from earlier lows after concerns hit the US economy that left investors selling the US dollar.

PLB to import Hungary's Danubiana wines

Kofi Annan to address Spanish wine conference

Baron de Ley-El Coto invests €5m in new white varieties

Spanish wine group Baron de Ley-El Coto has bought Carbonera-Bergasa's 500-hectare estate in Rioja and plans to invest €5m in developing new white varieties approved by regional authorities three years ago.

Campo Viejo ramping up tapas campaign

Spanish wine brand Campo Viejo is ramping up its Viva el vino tapas campaign in the on-trade after the success of last year's marketing push.

Roberson Wine & Orbiel & Frères

Fed up with the lack of wine available in the UK at a low enough price for Roberson Wine to retail it sub-£6 and wholesale at around £4, senior buyer Mark Andrew embarked on a hunt for a range of great, superb-value wines.

Harpers Global Wine Report: the Old World by Laura Clark

Eastern Europe is making its mark on the global wine scene and has the potential to be a major player in the coming 12 months, according to predictions from leading trade figures.

Harpers Global Wine Report: the Old World

Eastern Europe is making its mark on the global wine scene and has the potential to be a major player in the coming 12 months, according to predictions from leading trade figures.