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Loire producers join Liberty Wines roster

Domaine Ogereau and Goustine both specialise in organically-grown Chenin Blanc
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London Natural Wine Fair to launch in December

Event at Business Design Centre is free to trade visitors
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Wine duty will rise – but business rates are coming down

WSTA says Chancellor’s 4.55% duty hike from February 2027 is “breathtaking”
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Wine drinkers plan to spend more this Christmas

Hallgarten research paints an encouraging picture for independents
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New managing director for Hatch Mansfield

Jon Pepper MW has held senior roles at Buckingham Schenk and Enotria
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HANDS OFF OUR WINE

How big a problem is shoplifting? Three indies tell their stories
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New name for south London merchant

Former Unwined in Tooting is now Indie Wine Club
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MERCHANT PROFILE: PASSIONE VINO, LONDON

The Gentleman from Verona on a wine mission
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Boutinot unveils joint venture in Uco Valley

Tie-up with Bodega Urqo will see first wines launched this spring
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DRINKS UNITED LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

Resources for safeguarding guidance
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All change for Vergelegen in the UK

Seckford Agencies and Ellis Wines will share distribution
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Massaya joins Halo

‘Iconic’ winery had been with Thorman Hunt for many years
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New MD for Buckingham Schenk

Helena Martin replaces Craig Durham as boss of agency business
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AUSTRALIAN WINE EXPORTS EXCEED $2.5BN

UK exports are down but ahead of the USA
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Rioja reports smallest vintage in a generation

‘Very complicated conditions’ mean volumes are 30% down on 2023
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South Africa sees UK export decline

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

Legendary Napa producer is UK business’s sole California agency
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HOW BAD ARE SUPERMARKET WINES?

Three brave merchants blind-taste some big sellers
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IT’S TIME TO TAKE NO-LO SERIOUSLY

Reserve Wine’s Nic Rezzouk is in favour of this growing category
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THEATRE OF WINE branch to close

It’s the final curtain for the Leytonstone store
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PROFILE: ND JOHN WINES

Indie merchant is celebrating 30 years in Swansea
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Two new Spanish agencies for Liberty

Caso Castillo and Cellar del Roure join the roster
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MOUSE & GRAPE OPENS IN PINNER

Owner Jessica Summer thanks mentors for their support
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Thanks to Chiara Ferraris for talking us through her fabulous wines. Read all about them in the November edition of The Wine Merchant.
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