Independent merchant Essentially Wine's operating profits up 5%

Glenmorangie appoints Marc Hoellinger new chief executive

Stevens Garnier sells wholesale and retail business to SH Jones

Australia Day Tasting hosts over 700 visitors

Australia Day Tasting, hosted by Wine Australia and held yesterday, saw more than 700 trade and press guests visit Lindley Hall in London, indicating that Australian wine maybe coming back in style.

?Annual Wines from Spain Trade Fair celebrates 25 years

On Thursday the March 20th, 2014 the Wines from Spain Trade Fair will be hosting its annual tasting at the Old Billingsgate in London, celebrating its 25th year of the event.

?The Week That Was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk:

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

UK launch for German wine-infused gin

German distillers are to target the UK market with a Riesling-infused gin.

Virgin Wines ramps up Fairtrade Fortnight support

Diageo sales decline in Western Europe slows

Wines of Argentina to target millennials through music festivals in 2014

?Mila Kunis is new face of Jim Beam Bourbon campaign

Jim Beam Bourbon whiskey has brought in actress Mila Kunis as the face of its new multi-media campaign "Make History" that will be launched in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Mitchells & Butlers sees festive sales up 2.6%

Market latest: Credit downgrade for Rémy Cointreau SA and Treasury Wine Estates halts trading

It has been a challenging week financially for two major players in the drinks trade; Remy Cointreau SA credit rating was downgraded on Monday to 'negative' and Treasury Wine Estates requested a trading halt on Tuesday until the ASX opens tomorrow.

Jacob's Creek marks new brand imagery with Fiano and Sangiovese wines

Jacobs Creek has unveiled its first major brand review since it was launched in 1976 that looks to reinforce its history, provenance and sense of place with consumers.

Pernod Ricard hosts #InnovationDay to find new ideas to connect with consumers

Pernod Ricard hosted its second annual Innovation Day and Harpers put together a day in review for those not in attendance.  See what to expect from the drinks giant in the coming months.

China is the world's biggest consumer of red wine says Vinexpo study

China has become the biggest red wine consuming country in the world as its increasing influence on global wine trends continues, according to latest figures released by Vinexpo.

Demand for wine investments in California has never been higher says M&A specialists

Trinchero Family Estates aims to 'get back in black' in UK

France's Maison Sichel celebrates bumper year with sales up 6%

Northern Ireland's licensing laws holding wine trade back