Harpers Wine and Spirit

Harpers Wine and Spirit Trade Review, known as Harpers, is a UK-based resource for the wine and spirits market. Established in 1878, it boasts a fully subscribed readership. It is widely followed by various sectors in the beverage industry, including manufacturers, distributors, restaurants, hotels, pubs, and retail shops.

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BCB unveils Education Board for hotly anticipated London edition

4 days ago | harpers.co.uk | James Lawrence

HomeNews By James LawrencePublished: 12 May, 2025Bar Convent Berlin (BCB) has revealed the Education Board for its first-ever UK edition: BCB London. A seminal trade show for the bar and beverage industry, the event is due to take place between 30 June and 1 July at Tobacco Dock, Wapping. The newly formed board brings together some of the UK’s most respected drinks professionals who will be responsible for crafting a progressive Education Programme.
Speciality Brands unveils new sake partnership

4 days ago | harpers.co.uk | James Lawrence

HomeNews By James LawrencePublished: 12 May, 2025Leading distributor Speciality Brands has welcomed a UK-based sake brewery into its diverse portfolio, strengthening its already strong Japanese offering. Founded in 2016 by husband-and-wife team Tom and Lucy Wilson, KANPAI began as a “home-brewing passion project” inspired by the couple’s travels in Japan.
Sogevinus expands tourism offer

5 days ago | harpers.co.uk | James Lawrence

HomeNews By James LawrencePublished: 12 May, 2025Leading Port winemaker Sogevinus is officially opening a new five-star hotel in Porto in late May 2025, strengthening its credentials as a major centre of Douro wine tourism.
Our 30 Under 30 winners have their say on the indie sector

1 week ago | harpers.co.uk | Jo Gilbert

HomeAnalysis & Insights By Jo GilbertPublished: 07 May, 2025The spring weather finally bounced into view at the end of last month, coinciding with a less-than-sunny outlook for UK businesses via Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement. In the lead up to Reeves’ address, there was hope that businesses would be given a reprieve from the tax hikes announced in the last Autumn Budget.
Buying local: a boost but no panacea

2 weeks ago | harpers.co.uk | James Lawrence

HomeAnalysis & Insights By James LawrencePublished: 28 April, 2025To describe the current macroeconomic environment as challenging would be a distillery-sized understatement. Yet the growing ethos on buying local, a natural corollary of the gradual shift towards sustainably produced wines and spirits, has given stakeholders cause for (tentative) optimism in 2025. The question is: can a movement transform into a stampede? Access to this article is restricted.
Far from clear: Weighing up the glass debate

3 weeks ago | harpers.co.uk | David Kermode

HomeAnalysis & Insights By David KermodePublished: 25 April, 2025The glass bottle has been a fixture of the wine world since the 17th century, while the earliest examples date back to the Roman era. Impermeable and inert, it remains the universal vessel of choice, but a growing consumer awareness of its carbon footprint could yet threaten that status, meaning its days would be numbered. Estimates vary, but glass production accounts for up to half the CO2 in a typical bottle of wine.
Top 50 Sommeliers open for nominations

3 weeks ago | harpers.co.uk | Andrew Catchpole

HomeNews By Andrew CatchpolePublished: 24 April, 2025Harpers Top 50 Sommeliers listing is now open for nominations from the trade. This popular annual feature looks to single out and celebrate the best in the somm world, highlighting the professionalism and quality to be found in the incredible pool of talent fronting up the wine and drinks offer in restaurants and hotels across the UK.
Gin rides the wave of consolidation and falling consumption

3 weeks ago | harpers.co.uk | James Lawrence

HomeAnalysis & Insights By James LawrencePublished: 23 April, 2025After an unprecedented run of success, gin has hit some problems: consumption is falling and the industry is going through a painful process of consolidation. “The days of seeing a new gin brand appear almost every week are over,” observes Martin Reid, co-founder of The Gin Cooperative.
Dynamic Portugal: How producers are appealing to a wider audience

3 weeks ago | harpers.co.uk | Justin Keay

HomeAnalysis & Insights By Justin KeayPublished: 22 April, 2025Innovation and reinvention are prerequisites for any dynamic wine industry, but Portugal is in a league of its own. For years winemakers here have been rediscovering indigenous varieties, experimenting with new styles and exploring terroir. The Douro has moved well beyond Port to also produce the highest quality red and more recently white wine.
Sustainable producer Q&A: Andrés Valero, Grupo Avinea/Argento

3 weeks ago | harpers.co.uk | Andrew Catchpole

HomePeople & Opinion By Andrew CatchpolePublished: 22 April, 2025Mendoza-based Andrés Valero, sustainability and CSR leader at Grupo Avinea/Argento, explains the benefits of rooting sustainability in both vineyard and community, while Andrew Catchpole listens in. Access to this article is restricted. You need to have a valid subscription to access this content. If you already have a subscription please log in.