The Gérard Basset Foundation has unveiled the awardees for its 2026 Artémis Domaines Golden Vines Victims of Conflict Scholarships. Two Ukrainian wine professionals are the recipients – sommelier Eleonora Kolieichik (pictured, left) and wine data specialist Anastasiia Igorevna Fedchenko (pictured, right).
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Ian Harris MBE has been announced as the 531st master of the Worshipful Company of Vintners, marking the beginning of his year in the leadership role.
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The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) has announced that Portugal will host the country’s first ever Global Wine Judging event.
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The annual Wine GB Conference late last week (16 July) called for more government support for the fast-growing sector, launching a ‘Wine Tourism Relief’ campaign, to help drive forward the development of cellar door business.
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Hallgarten & Novum Wines has announced that it is taking its fully-funded ‘Inclusivity in Wine’ WSET programme to Scotland for the first time. Twelve successful candidates will gain the opportunity to study for and complete the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines.
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The trade can now nominate independent merchants for Harpers’ 50 Best Indies 2027 list.
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At this year’s buzzy Wine GB Awards at Borough’s 10 Union St, Langham Wine Estate once again showed itself as a leading light in English winemaking taking home four prizes including both Supreme Champion and Best Producer.
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Much is written about wine and food pairing, and only very occasionally do people go a little more off-piste and have some evident fun with complimentary music and wine suggestions. However, the opening of new wine bar iGOLI at House of Sisters Grimm in London is taking the latter idea to a new high.
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Isle of Raasay Distillery – the Hebridean single malt Scotch whisky brand – has announced a distribution partnership with GHF, the brand development agency.
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Berry Bros. & Rudd (BBR) has announced the launch of its new Pick ‘n’ Spritz cocktail kits, offering what it called “expertly crafted” spritz serves to be enjoyed at home.
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Liv-ex has released its H2 2026 Wine Market Report, which suggests that US buyers have accounted for a growing share of purchasing in Q2, tending to purchase wines in its Fine Wine 1000 index above market price.
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Claridge’s director of wine Emma Denney has been awarded the UK Sommelier of the Year 2026 title, after two days of high-level competition.
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Harpers readers are invited to take part in our Drinks Trade Innovation Survey, the results of which are to be published in our August issue.
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The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and India has today (15 July) come into force, with tariff cuts and dedicated support for SMEs both up for grabs.
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Importer-wholesaler New Generation Wines has announced that it has acquired Bancroft Wines.
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Taylor’s Port has announced the release of its first ‘Very, Very Old White Port’ (VVOP White), which is crafted from white Ports that have been aged for more than 80 years in seasoned oak casks.
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Data from the latest Bevtrac survey from drinks analytics provider IWSR – which assesses consumer behaviour across 15 key markets – reveals that the drinking rate of Gen Z (legal drinking age to 28) has stabilised at 74%. This figure represents an 8 percentage point rise compared to three years prior (66%).
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Monica Berg and Alex Kraterna – the founders of cocktail bar Tayēr + Elementary – have announced the launch of a new pop-up series called ‘What if?’.
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The Whisky Exchange’s annual Rum Show (10-11 July) is by any measure a comprehensive affair, bringing together over 40 producers, featuring 350-plus rums, with both trade and consumer slots for good measure.
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Online wine retailer Winebuyers is set to relaunch with an expanded remit – including beer; coffee; and tea – with its sights also set on expanding into the US market.
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