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Loire producers join Liberty Wines roster

Domaine Ogereau and Goustine both specialise in organically-grown Chenin Blanc
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London Natural Wine Fair to launch in December

Event at Business Design Centre is free to trade visitors
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Wine duty will rise – but business rates are coming down

WSTA says Chancellor’s 4.55% duty hike from February 2027 is “breathtaking”
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Wine drinkers plan to spend more this Christmas

Hallgarten research paints an encouraging picture for independents
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New managing director for Hatch Mansfield

Jon Pepper MW has held senior roles at Buckingham Schenk and Enotria
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ADVENTURES IN ARGENTINA

Exploring viticulture on the edge in the Patagonian desert
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DERVENTIO EXPANDS IN MALTON

North Yorkshire indie takes on town centre site
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JUST BUY ROSÉ ALL YEAR ROUND

Riaz Syed suggests a business plan for indies
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MERCHANT PROFILE: THEATRE OF WINE, LONDON

Welcome to Daniel Illsley’s Second Act
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IN THE PINK

Rosé, a category to be reckoned with
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NORTHABOUT

Duncan McLean loves a tall tale
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NEW LEASE OF LIFE FOR VINORAMICA

London indie celebrates expansion
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NEW DELI FOR NORWICH INDIE

Perfect timing for pizzas at HarperWells
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IRREGULAR THOUGHTS

David Perry considers the lo and no-alcohol options
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MERCHANT PROFILE: THE WEE VINOTECA, HITCHIN

Duncan Gammie is on a roll
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FINDINGS FROM THE FRONT LINE

A brief overview of our reader survey
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Download our direct import masterclass

All you ever wanted to know about bringing in your own wine
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CHRIS EXPECTS LESS TROUBLE AT MILL

Latitude Wine goes hybrid in new premises
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INDIES: FINAL CHANCE TO STOP DUTY CHAOS

WSTA urges indies to tell MPs permanent duty easement is vital
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MERCHANT PROFILE: THE SAMPLER, NORTH LONDON

Dawn Mannis explains why one is fun
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Frome Welcomes The Stores

A Frome fanfare, and a farewell
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Q&A: LAURIE WEBSTER, UCOPIA WINES

Will Laurie’s one wish be granted this year?
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A case of orange wines

David Williams picks 12 favourites from indie-friendly suppliers
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October edition is out now! Even more exciting tha October edition is out now! Even more exciting than the massive boat that just arrived outside our office window. But you can be the judge of that. The digital edition is now hosted on our website as well as Issuu. Follow the link on our home page. Enjoy and send us feedback on anything you like in this month’s magazine, ideally in verse or perhaps hieroglyphs that you’ve invented. Right, enough chitchat, there’s a November issue to get done.
Graham Holter, editor of The Wine Merchant, wants Graham Holter, editor of The Wine Merchant, wants to hear from suppliers and retailers who offer brilliant value wines in the indie sector. They do still exist, despite duty, fuel surcharges and the zillion other price pressures.
Had you ever heard of Ruche? We hadn’t until our i Had you ever heard of Ruche? We hadn’t until our indie masterclass yesterday with Winetraders and Ferraris Agricola at The Fox in Moorgate. 

This weirdly aromatic red variety is also crazily versatile yet it probably only survived thanks to the efforts of a Piemonte priest. 

Thanks to Chiara Ferraris for talking us through her fabulous wines. Read all about them in the November edition of The Wine Merchant.
Great to see so many wines from The Wine Merchant Great to see so many wines from The Wine Merchant Top 100 featured in Berkmann’s indie-focused tasting in Shoreditch. Really well put-together selection including lots of wines below £17.
Our August edition is out in the wild - print and Our August edition is out in the wild - print and digital formats. All the indie comings and goings you need to know about, a brilliant interview with Marc Hough at Cork of the North, favourite fizzes, shape-shifting Chenin, compelling columnists and so much more. Cover price: nought pee. You’re very welcome!
All our winning wines detailed and described. Not All our winning wines detailed and described. Not just the Top 100 and trophy winners - also our hundreds of highly commended wines. The print version of this year’s Wine Merchant Top 100 Winners Supplement landed at the weekend and the digital version can be accessed free of charge on our website.

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