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Hallgarten expands Greek portfolio

Ktima Dio Ipsi and Mikro Ktima Titos join the range

Hatch Mansfield announces leadership changes

Ben Knollys steps down as MD; Patrick McGrath is new chairman

Susana Balbo appoints Matthew Clark Bibendum

Argentinian wine business moves UK agency from Enotria

Bordeaux Wine Month returns in September

Indies have until July 8 to sign up and claim £250 per store

Apply now for Rioja Camp 2026

Five-day immersive experience is aimed at experienced wine professionals

Armit boosts Burgundy selection

Family-owned Domaine Capuano-Ferreri is based in Santenay

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New MD for Buckingham Schenk

Helena Martin replaces Craig Durham as boss of agency business

AUSTRALIAN WINE EXPORTS EXCEED $2.5BN

UK exports are down but ahead of the USA

Rioja reports smallest vintage in a generation

‘Very complicated conditions’ mean volumes are 30% down on 2023

South Africa sees UK export decline

Despite setback, UK remains SA’s biggest market by far

Spottswoode joins Mentzendorff

Legendary Napa producer is UK business’s sole California agency

HOW BAD ARE SUPERMARKET WINES?

Three brave merchants blind-taste some big sellers

IT’S TIME TO TAKE NO-LO SERIOUSLY

Reserve Wine’s Nic Rezzouk is in favour of this growing category

THEATRE OF WINE branch to close

It’s the final curtain for the Leytonstone store

PROFILE: ND JOHN WINES

Indie merchant is celebrating 30 years in Swansea

Two new Spanish agencies for Liberty

Caso Castillo and Cellar del Roure join the roster

MOUSE & GRAPE OPENS IN PINNER

Owner Jessica Summer thanks mentors for their support

Majestic reports record Christmas sales

Multiple is jubilant, but increases are cancelled out by inflation and duty

HOUSE OF TOWNEND’S 5TH GENERATION

Georgia Townend joins the family business

Sales of rosé Prosecco rise 20%

Prosecco DOC consorzio says 60m bottles were sold in 2024

Bellavista signs for Hallgarten

Franciacorta pioneer is fourth Italian recruit in recent months

Off to Navarra with five indies

Reporting back from a memorable buying trip in late 2024

Jancis wants a greener industry

Excerpts from a keynote speech at Sustainability in Drinks

Secret Cellar has a new owner

Heritage Wine Company is also planning to bid for other independents