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Alliance wine expands Iberian portfolio

Published: 12 September, 2025

Independent supplier Alliance Wine is now the exclusive UK distributor for Bodegas Dominio de Cair, a leading Ribera del Duero winery.

Carouse brings indie vibe to Totterdown

Published: 12 September, 2025

As the name Carouse suggests, Faye Buckle’s soon to open Bristol indie merchant aims to keep wine social and fun. Oliver Catchpole taps in.

Italy: Strong harvest anticipated though oversupply fears remain

Published: 11 September, 2025

Italy’s wine sector is expected to produce 47.4m hls of wine this year. The figure, compiled by Assoenologi, ISMEA and the Unione Italiana Vini (UIV), represents an +8% rise compared to 2024’s harvest.

UKHospitality joins scotch whisky industry’s call for a duty freeze

Published: 11 September, 2025

UKHospitality, the trade body for hospitality which represents over 750 companies in the UK, has backed the Scotch Whisky Association’s (SWA) call for the UK Government to freeze alcohol duty in the Autumn Budget.

IWC Champion Sparkling Wine goes to England

Published: 10 September, 2025

For the first time ever, the International Wine Challenge (IWC) have given an English wine the Champion Sparkling Wine (Daniel Thibault Trophy) award.

Jessica Julmy takes the helm at Vega Sicilia

Published: 10 September, 2025

Jessica Julmy has been appointed the MD of Tempos Vega Sicilia, the family of wineries owned by the Álvarez Mezquíriz family.

SWA Trophy winners to feature at SITT

Published: 10 September, 2025

The Sommelier Wine Awards (SWA) 2025 Trophy winners will be available for tasting at both SITT London and SITT Manchester next week, on 15 and 17 September respectively.

Fells partners with Maison Louis Latour

Published: 10 September, 2025

John E. Fells has announced that it is folding Burgundy producer Maison Louis Latour into its portfolio with effect from 15 September.

Blick Rothenberg calls for rent holiday over tube strikes

Published: 09 September, 2025

Audit, tax and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg have called on the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to give hospitality businesses on Transport for London (TFL) properties a rent and rate holiday during this week’s tube strikes.

SID to return in October

Published: 09 September, 2025

The second edition of Sustainability in Drinks (SID) will take place on 21 October in London.

Nutbourne Vineyards joins Bancroft Portfolio

Published: 09 September, 2025

Nutbourne Vineyards, the West Sussex winery, has partnered with Bancroft Wines.

Bristol to welcome new indie merchant

Published: 08 September, 2025

A new independent wine shop called Carouse is opening in Bristol in mid-September.

Musical move for Lay & Wheeler

Published: 08 September, 2025

Lay & Wheeler has announced a new three-year tie-in with the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) from 1 September.

67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards winners announced

Published: 08 September, 2025

The winners of the second annual 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards have been announced.

Akos Forczek: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 05 September, 2025

For the final instalment of our summer Q&As the founder and chairman of Top Selection delivers some pithy and insightful thoughts on the challenges facing the drinks sector, while celebrating a quarter century at the helm of his business.

Santorini: ‘Light at end of tunnel’ despite diminutive harvest

Published: 05 September, 2025

The latest harvest report from Santorini’s Domain Sigalas details another very tough year on the Greek island. The 2025 take represents the third consecutive year of reduced production with only 450 tonnes produced – the lowest ever yield. The past decade’s average stood at between 2,500 and 3,000 tonnes per year.

Tom Gearing: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 05 September, 2025

As we head towards the conclusion our Summer Q&A series Tom Gearing, CEO of wine investment firm Cult Wines, considers how his business has fared so far this year and the technology spurring on its progress.

The results: Top 50 Sommeliers 2025

Published: 05 September, 2025

Harpers Top 50 Sommeliers 2025 listing has landed, celebrating the very best in the UK restaurant world.

Gosset Matchmakers finalists announced

Published: 04 September, 2025

Champagne Gosset, which is available in the UK through Hallgarten Wines, has announced the five finalist teams for their 10th anniversary edition of the Gosset Matchmakers competition.