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Loire producers join Liberty Wines roster

Domaine Ogereau and Goustine both specialise in organically-grown Chenin Blanc

London Natural Wine Fair to launch in December

Event at Business Design Centre is free to trade visitors

Wine duty will rise – but business rates are coming down

WSTA says Chancellor’s 4.55% duty hike from February 2027 is “breathtaking”

Wine drinkers plan to spend more this Christmas

Hallgarten research paints an encouraging picture for independents

New managing director for Hatch Mansfield

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

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We just can’t get the staff

Indies blame Brexit for shrinking pool of talent and recruitment woes

The indie now arriving at Brighton station

Seven Cellars has opened a second branch, aimed at rail travellers

French Connections 2021

Highlights from this year’s tasting of wines looking for independent UK importers

Tribute to Ellis head wine buyer

Matthew Cooper had been with the company for nearly 25 years before his untimely death

Sunak’s duty plans explained

Trade welcomes duty harmonisation and business rate cut, but fears sliding duty scale

The most popular woman in Sandwich

Everyone in the Kent town seems to make friends with Sarah Dodd of Hercules Wines

Kiwi Sauvignon is running low

A short harvest and shipping delays mean consumers might have to switch to other white…

Idris joins the independent trade

Luther star Idris Elba has opened a Kings Cross wine shop with David Farber

A sad farewell to Bow Lane

Landlord inflexibility means a treasured Planet of the Grapes branch is gone

Vineyards moves to bigger premises

Sherborne indie Vineyards has plans for a wine lounge in its bigger store

Kenrick’s name is above the door

Kenrick Bush of Urban Cellar has opened a new Fulham shop in his own name

From Cape Town back to Aberdeen

A couple have returned home from South Africa to create a wine shop and bar…

The happy return of the Dirty Dozen

David Williams toasts the return of a vital trade tasting

On the Road: Tom van der Neut

Spotlight on the Vintrigue Wines rep for southern England

Life outside wine: Duncan McLean

The Kirkness & Gorie owner talks about life as a musician, writer and publisher

Rising Stars: Nathan Taylor

Keeping the plates spinning at Hop Burns & Black in Peckham

Bright Ideas: Take part in a local festival

It’s all hands to the decks at To Be Consumed in Leytonstone

Four reasons to get fortified

The recent developments that have given a traditional category a new lease of life