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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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Italy tops global wine production table

OIV predicts a modest increase in world wine output in 2025

Change of ownership for London Wine Fair

Hannah Tovey leads management buyout from Hemming Group

LONDON SAYS HELLO TO STABLE WINES

The team from Goodbye Horses opens Islington indie

The Vineking crashes with £800k debts

Erik Laan’s new company means Reigate branch is still trading

Follow Old Vine Conference on livestream

Catch some of the California event from October 31-November 4

German wine harvest hits 15-year low

Rheinhessen alone is down 23% thanks partly to autumn rains

IRREGULAR THOUGHTS

Cold callers make David Perry hot under the collar

SCAMMERS TARGET WINE RETAILERS

CNP payment option leaves retailers vulnerable

PROFILE: CRUSHED & CURED, SOUTHSEA

George Bovill’s pivot from pure retail to hybrid has paid off

Cape Winemakers Guild Auction raises record £746,000

Around 18% of rare wines on offer were bought by UK bidders

English wine pioneer Peter Hall dies

Charismatic Breaky Bottom owner was a self-proclaimed hermit

Catena makes the switch to Enotria

Argentine Malbec pioneer will end UK relationship with Bibendum

Alcohol-free trailblazer signs up with Boutinot

Chavin Zéro Vin de France wines are now available in the UK

Malbec specialist joins the Fells portfolio

Bodega Lagarde is known for site-specific high-altitude winemaking

BOLNEY ANNOUNCES REPLANTING PROJECT

The Sussex vineyard grubs up old vines

Good Wine Good People acquires Plonk

Deal sees UK-based e-commerce wine club join growing business

NORTH SOUTH WELCOMES RIBERA DEL DUERO PRODUCER

Coto de Caleruega is owned by Grupo Baron de Ley

ENOTRIA&COE ANNOUNCES REBRAND

The distributor restores its original name