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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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SCAMMERS TARGET WINE RETAILERS

CNP payment option leaves retailers vulnerable
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PROFILE: CRUSHED & CURED, SOUTHSEA

George Bovill’s pivot from pure retail to hybrid has paid off
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Cape Winemakers Guild Auction raises record £746,000

Around 18% of rare wines on offer were bought by UK bidders
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English wine pioneer Peter Hall dies

Charismatic Breaky Bottom owner was a self-proclaimed hermit
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Catena makes the switch to Enotria

Argentine Malbec pioneer will end UK relationship with Bibendum
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Alcohol-free trailblazer signs up with Boutinot

Chavin Zéro Vin de France wines are now available in the UK
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Malbec specialist joins the Fells portfolio

Bodega Lagarde is known for site-specific high-altitude winemaking
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BOLNEY ANNOUNCES REPLANTING PROJECT

The Sussex vineyard grubs up old vines
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Good Wine Good People acquires Plonk

Deal sees UK-based e-commerce wine club join growing business
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NORTH SOUTH WELCOMES RIBERA DEL DUERO PRODUCER

Coto de Caleruega is owned by Grupo Baron de Ley
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ENOTRIA&COE ANNOUNCES REBRAND

The distributor restores its original name
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THE LONG RUN

Cat Brandwood makes a welcome return
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PERFECT PAIRINGS IN CARDIFF

Cheese specialist adds wine to its offering
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PROFILE: D BYRNE & CO

A look inside the iconic Clitheroe shop
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Minister hails resilience of South African winemakers

Cape Wine opens with upbeat message amid challenging headwinds
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IRREGULAR THOUGHTS

David Perry decides against local deliveries
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BAILEY’S OPENS IN CREWE

Two more sites are planned
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SIMON ADOPTS STRAY CAT

Cat Brandwood is gainfully employed
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