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Management changes at Boutinot

David Sefton succeeds Dennis Whitely as managing director
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Four new Aussies for Liberty Wines

Luke Lambert, Patrick Sullivan, A. Rodda and Decades join roster
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Thorman Hunt’s first South African agency unveiled

Hasher Family Wines is based in Upper Hemel-en-Aarde
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Liberty Wines report outlines challenges for indies

Customers are spending more – but there are fewer of them
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Alliance strengthens French portfolio

Champagne Lenoble and Maison Albert Bichot join the range
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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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Red Sea crisis adds to wine shipping costs

Australian and New Zealand exports are being routed away from Suez
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Merchant profile: Native Vine, Bristol

Crowned Britain’s first Green Capital, it’s not surprising that Bristol is wholeheartedly sustainable about its…
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Tradition isn’t always what we think it is

David Williams says the wine trade is always evolving
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Welsh wine shop back with a bang

Blas ar Fwyd was badly hit by floods four years ago
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London is home to one in four indies

Latest data shows importance of the capital to the wine trade
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New stores for Cavavin

Growth continues apace for French retailer Cavavin with the number of franchises across the UK…
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Why Mendoza voted for Milei

Argentina’s wine industry hopes for better days under the right-wing populist
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