Over the past two years, spend in indie merchants has fallen by 5%, according to a recent Independent Off-Trade Report from Liberty Wines. Interestingly, by far the biggest contributor to this decline is a drop in footfall, with increases in spend per visit not enough to offset this.
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The wines of Frédéric Lambert are now available in the UK after distributor Cachet Wine announced a partnership with the producer.
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Cantina Mesa – a winery based in the Sulcis region of south-west Sardinia – has made Wanderlust Wine its exclusive UK importer.
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German wine specialist Justerini & Brooks has announced a new, exclusive distribution partnership with Weingut Dönnhoff in the UK.
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Maisons Marques et Domaines has announced that it will be taking on UK distribution for Champagne Deutz from 1 July 2026.
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Alliance Wine has taken on exclusive UK distribution of well-known South African winery Blankbottle.
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Moët Hennessy has announced a new long-term partnership with Silverstone (‘the home of the British Grand Prix’), with Moët & Chandon becoming its official champagne.
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In partnership with Harpers, Rioja Wine UK has launched Discover Rioja, an initiative designed to connect importers seeking new listings with high-quality wines from the region that currently lack representation in the UK.
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In partnership with Harpers, APCOR (the Portuguese Cork Association) is launching the first UK Cork Harvest, an initiative to promote cork recycling amongst independent retailers.
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Well-known Chilean wine producer Viña Santa Rita has announced a partnership with distributor Schenk Family, which will now sell its wines into the UK off-trade.
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Independent London merchant Flint Wines has been named as the exclusive UK agent for Kistler Vineyards – a well-regarded Sonoma estate.
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Curious Vines – a UK-based community and support network for women and non-binary people in the wine industry – has partnered with the Académie du Vin Foundation to expand its Education and Development work beyond London.
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Distributor Liberty Wines has partnered with leading Spanish winemaker Raúl Pérez (pictured) in the UK.
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Family-run wine importer Thorman Hunt Wine Shippers has announced a new partnership with Marlborough producer Jules Taylor Wines.
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Leading Provençal producer Maison Saint Aix has appointed distributor Liberty Wines as its UK agent.
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Viña Carmen, one of the oldest wineries in South America, has announced a new distribution partnership with wine importer Schenk Family in the UK.
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Wine importer Brand Phoenix has announced the launch of its New Zealand portfolio. The business has partnered with Kiwi winemakers Cleighten Cornelius and Andy Hill to develop a collection of wines for the UK market from across the country’s North and South Islands.
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Spanish wine heavyweight Ramón Bilbao has been announced as an official partner of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
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Deliveroo has announced a new partnership with the specialist wine retailer Laithwaites.
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Famed London music venue the Royal Albert Hall has announced Hallgarten & Novum Wines as its latest Brand Partner, with the importer continuing to expand its commercial footprint.
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