Chianti Classico UK Sommelier Ambassador Competition is launched
Published: 14 April, 2022
The Consorzio Chianti Classico will select its first UK ambassador in September.
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Bordeaux Day returns to London and Manchester
Published: 13 April, 2022
Now in its second year, Bordeaux Day will be returning to Manchester and London this July for two days of tastings, meetings and conversations. The two events will provide a unique opportunity for the UK trade to meet producers and agents and to discover the quality, diversity and value that modern Bordeaux wines offer.
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Outgoing WSET CEO Ian Harris bids farewell at annual graduation and awards ceremony
Published: 12 April, 2022
Last night the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) staged its annual Graduation & Awards Ceremony at the Guildhall in the City of London. Having held a virtual ceremony in 2021, WSET returned to the Guildhall with a hybrid event this year. It was WSET’s most inclusive graduation ceremony to date, with 70% of the year’s graduates from around the globe attending either virtually or in person.
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Washington State tasting to feature Jamie Goode masterclass
Published: 12 April, 2022
The Washington State Wine Commission is bringing 21 of its brands to London to meet trade and media professionals on 9 May 2020.
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Hidden Sea celebrates removing 10 million plastic bottles from the ocean
Published: 08 April, 2022
Sustainability is more of a strategic priority in the drinks industry than ever before. According to the 2022 Footprint Drinks Industry report, 53% of consumers seek information on their favourite drinks brands and venues regarding environmental and social responsibility.
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New UK campaign for 2022 for Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Published: 07 April, 2022
The Consorzio of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore is continuing its investment in the UK market with a new activity programme for 2022, managed by Swirl Wine Group.
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Portuguese wine is perfectly poised for the on-trade, says Oz Clarke
Published: 30 March, 2022
Oz Clarke, the wine writer and presenter, waxed lyrical about the wonders of Portuguese wine during a masterclass on Tuesday, explaining to the audience why the on-trade should sit up and take notice.
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Harpers teams up with Loire Valley for indies promotion
Published: 29 March, 2022
Loire Valley Wines is again running its popular independent wine merchant promotion this Spring/Summer.
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Bordeaux and Rioja intertwined as ever at BEIWE event in Haro
Published: 25 March, 2022
The Barrio de la Estación International Wine Encounter (BEIWE) combined two great wine regions, Rioja and Bordeaux, as five hundred wine professionals visited the historic Haro Station District for a tasting to remember.
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The IMW welcomes 17 new Masters of Wine
Published: 24 March, 2022
The IMW (Institute of Masters of Wine) has expanded its ranks with the induction of 17 new members.
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Wines from Spain Awards Return for 2022
Published: 14 March, 2022
After a two-year hiatus due to Covid, the first Wines from Spain Awards competition since 2019 will return this Spring to highlight the best Spanish wines available to the UK trade and press.
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London Cocktail Week 2022 dates and format announced
Published: 11 March, 2022
London Cocktail Week 2022 will run from 13-23 October 2022, including two weekends, following two years of extended month-long activities.
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Dom Pérignon and Golden Vines announce new Scholarships
Published: 10 March, 2022
Champagne brand Dom Pérignon has teamed up with the Golden Vines Awards to introduce new Master of Wine & Master Sommelier Scholarships supporting diversity and inclusivity within the industry.
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The 2022 Gérard Basset Global Fine Wine Report Survey now open
Published: 07 March, 2022
Last year, 442 wine professionals from 55 countries participated in the Gérard Basset survey, and organisers hope even more will contribute to this year’s edition.
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Portuguese wine festival, Festa, announces inaugural line-up
Published: 04 March, 2022
A ground-breaking celebration of Portuguese wine, gastronomy and culture, will be held at Tobacco Dock, in Wapping, London, from June 24-25. The inaugural edition of FESTA will pay tribute to festivals, which are at the heart of traditional Portuguese culture.
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New date for Occitania trade fair while Vinexpo prepares to launch
Published: 08 February, 2022
The inaugural edition of a new regional wine fair in Montpellier, Dégustez en VO!, will take place on 2 and 3 May 2022.
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Outrage over ‘cynical’ ProWein move
Published: 21 January, 2022
The UK trade has expressed its outrage that ProWein has changed its date to clash with the London Wine Fair (LWF) in 2022 – while also expressing deep sympathy for the LWF which is due to return in physical form for the first time in two years.
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ProWein May reschedule to clash with LWF
Published: 20 January, 2022
Messe Düsseldorf, the body responsible for organising ProWein, has confirmed that the trade fair will not take place in March as originally planned.
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Last call for 30 Under 30 nominations
Published: 17 January, 2022
The final week for nominations is now upon us, with less than five days left to highlight the work of a colleague or to nominate yourself to be in with a chance of appearing in Harpers’ inaugural 30 Under 30 list.
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Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris’ comeback planned for 2022
Published: 30 September, 2021
Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris is returning to the city’s Expo Porte de Versailles in February 2022 for its third edition – the first time the event has been held in person since 2020.
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