Sir Terry Leahy quits Tesco

Tesco's chief executive, Sir Terry Leahy has made a surprise announcement to step down from his position in 2011.

Benevolent charity cycle team complete day two

The second day of the Benevolent cycle ride to Champagne sees the charity fundraising team on their 130km ride from St Omer to Peronne.

Wines in the Press- May 4-6

Guardian
The men in the Tuscan wine shop cheered when Victoria Moore asked for a Chianti without Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon in it.

Cambridge Wine Merchants opens former Wine Rack store

Independent retailer Cambridge Wine Merchants has bought a former Wine Rack store in Cambridge.

Benevolent cyclists complete their first day

The Benevolent charity cycle ride fundraisers organised by Mentzendorff, have completed their first day and are mid-way through their second.

VIP Producer - The Balvenie

William Grant and Sons - The Balvenie, Dufftown, Speyside.

Carol Emmas reviews Argentina Wine Awards 2010

Argentina Wine Awards 2010, Trophy and Gold Medal Tasting
May 7, Gaucho, Piccadilly

Currency update June 7: pound starts week on 18 month high against euro

Currency update for June 7 from Smart Currency Exchange, currency partners for Harpers Wine & Spirit. Headline news is that sterling hit a 18 month high against the euro last Friday.

Grenache Symposium attracts 22 countries

This weekend the Grenache Symposium attracted 22 countries at the world's first Grenache held in Southern France on June 5/6.

Standing ovation for Grenache Symposium

A standing ovation was given at the world's first Grenache Symposium, held in Southern France on June 5/6.

Independent merchants get the chance for a trip to Chile

Independent merchants have the chance of winning an educational trip to Chile in a new promotional campaign from Wines of Chile.

Champagne Philipponnat releases 2000 vintage

Champagne Philipponnat - one of the major owners of Grand and Premier Cru vineyards in the region - is set to release the 2000 vintage of its single vineyard, Clos de Goisses prestige cuvée.

Currency update, June 4: sterling bouncing back against the euro

Currency analysis for June, 2010 from Smart Currency Exchange, Harpers Wine & Spirit's currency partners:

Viñalba Reserva Malbec - Touriga Nacional on sale now

Viñalba Reserva Malbec - Touriga Nacional, the latest addition to Buckingham Schenk's trophy-winning Argentine brand Viñalba, has secured a major UK listing with Majestic Wine.

Last chance to win Gonzalez Byass trip to Spanish wineries

This is your last chance to win a trip to visit González Byass's Spanish wineries in a competition being run in association with Harpers Wine & Spirit.

Forum for Private Businesses welcomes bid to cut red tape

A Government announcement to cut red tape and review legislation has been welcomed by the Forum for Private Businesses (FPB).

Chilean producer wins Jancis Robinson's Geoffrey Roberts travel award

Chilean wine producer, Derek Mossman has been named the winner of Jancis Robinson's Geoffrey Roberts travel award.

AdVini looks to drive quality French wine sales

Newly merged French wine giant AdVini has unveiled plans designed to keep the company at the top of quality French winemaking.

London City Bond secures Armit contract

London City Bond, has secured a three-year storage and distribution contract with west London based wine merchant, Armit.

Turning Leaf appoints designers in residence