Guy Woodward: Would you order a wine selected by an algorithm?

I'm in the market for a new car. Such a substantial purchase demands extensive research. Doubtless petrolheads would be in heaven at the prospect of debating fuel economy stats with like-minded car bores. For me, though, with my pitiful automotive knowledge, it is my worst nightmare.

Q&A: Andrew Shaw, group wine buying director, Conviviality PLC

Conviviality PLC operates under numerous trading identities, including its retail arms Bargain Booze and Wine Rack. Having acquired leading wholesaler Matthew Clark in 2015, Conviviality added Bibendum PLB to its armoury in May 2016, with that group already operating a multi-channel sales strategy - Bibendum focusing on the on-trade, PLB on multiple off-trade and Walker & Wodehouse looking after the independent sector.

Andrew Catchpole: What is in the bottle is not the only thing that counts

Editor Andrew Catchpole argues that while wine quality is certaintly important it is not the only way customers buy, particularly when it comes to trying a new wine.

Tim Atkin MW: The impossible task of running a generic body

Tim Atkin MW looks at the challenges of running a generic body and how producers may often times have unrealistic expectations of a single person or job.

Mike Turner: Is online delivery crippling some in the wine trade?

When it comes to delivery services the fees can be crippling particularly for smaller businesses.

Jerry Lockspeiser: The Export Manager's Tale

People working in the wine business arrive by different routes. Jerry Lockspeiser tells the tale of Jan Kaspar and how he came into the wine trade.

Q&A: Jon Usabiaga, chief winemaker, Viña Aresti

Profile: Richard Lecoche of Great Western Wine on the business' growth as part larger Enotria

It's been six years since Great Western Wine was acquired by Enotria and the deal has helped take both businesses to new heights.

Guy Woodward: British chefs love telling us to think local- until it comes to wine

Guy Woodward challenges- is it too much to expect that leading British restaurants carry an English wine by the glass?

Andrew Catchpole: Independent, yet united, we could reach more wine drinkers

At last month's Think Indie Drink Indie event, businesses came together to discuss more effective ways of operating and attracting more wine drinkers, which left Andrew Catchpole feeling optimistic about the future of the trade.

Q&A: Aidan Bowie, senior bartender, Dandelyan

The Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender of the Year GB 2016 talks to about how there's more to being a top bartender than just making a great cocktail.

The Wine Show's Joe Fattorini to run Médoc Marathon raising £5K for The Benevolent

ITV's 'The Wine Show' presenter Joe Fattorini is set to run the Médoc Marathon and aims to raise £5,000 for drinks charity The Benevolent.

Keys to building your indie business Part 2: How to capitalise on the off-into-on-trade offer

At the first Think Indie, Drink Indie event, successful merchants shared best practices and avenues to consider when looking to expand. Here is the first of a four part series covering different areas independent merchants should consider in expanding their businesses. Topics covered included why wholesaling is good for indies, how the hybrid model can be great for retail, what to consider when expanding online and the how to maximise the value of events.

Miles Beale: The wine and spirits industry has its heart in the right place - the UK

Miles Beale, the chief executive of the Wine and Spirits Trade Association, reminds us while opportunities and challenges lay ahead following the Brexit vote "this is not a time for knee-jerk reactions", but "it is also not a time to be left standing still either."

Tim Atkin MW: Embracing change and pushing boundaries

Liks so many industries the wine world is in flux and Tim Atkin challenges that may not be a bad thing.

Q&A: Chester Osborn, head of D'Arenberg Wines

Chester Osborn, a man famous for his loud shirts and the flamboyant head of D'Arenberg Wines, talks to Angela Mount about his winemaking ethos and his quirkily-named wines.

Family Affair Part 4: Miguel Torres Maczassek, general manager, Bodegas Torres

Family-owned wineries still thrive in an increasingly consolidated world. Andrew Catchpole speaks to Miguel Torres Maczassek, the general manager of Bodegas Torres, about the benefits of being independently run. This is the final article in a four part series.

Family Affair Part 3: Mitchell Taylor, managing director, Wakefield Wines, Clare Valley

Family-owned wineries still thrive in an increasingly consolidated world. Andrew Catchpole speaks to Mitchell Taylor, the managing director of Wakefield Wines located in the Clare Valley, about the benefits of being independently run. This is the third article in a four part series.

Family Affair Part 2: Robert Hill-Smith, chairman, Yalumba, Barossa Valley

Family-owned wineries still thrive in an increasingly consolidated world. Andrew Catchpole speaks with Robert Hill-Smith, chairman of Yalumba in Barossa Valley about the benefits of being independently run. This is the second article in a four part series.

Family Affair Part 1: Alessio and Francesca Planeta, Planeta, Sicily

Family-owned wineries still thrive in an increasingly consolidated world. Andrew Catchpole speaks with Alessio and Francesca Planeta, both of whom are family members of Planeta in Sicily, about the benefits of being independently run. This is the first article in a three part series.