Published: 08 October, 2026
What do we mean by the word ‘Burgundian’? Used indiscriminately to describe a region that is famously – almost defiantly – complex, it’s a term that covers so many appellations, terroirs and styles as to be almost meaningless, especially when it comes to white Burgundy. Are we talking Chablis, Côte de Beaune or the Mâconnais? Les Clos, Montrachet or Vers Cras? And what about producers? To take only one example, Arnaud Ente, Comtes Lafon and Roulot are three very famous domaines in Meursault that all have their own distinctive house style.
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Published: 02 October, 2026
Hospitality is being squeezed on all sides, with the combination of rising costs and nervous customers creating a significant pinch-point on pricing. Too low and venues are busy but unprofitable; too high and their customers stay away altogether.
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Published: 16 September, 2026
According to the second edition of Liberty Wines’ Independent Off-Trade Wine Report, 40% of independent merchants increased their sales between March 2024 and March 2026, with a quarter of indies growing sales by over 10%.
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The English wine trade has reached a point of maturity that would have seemed unlikely just 20 years ago. English sparkling wine, produced using the traditional method, has secured critical acclaim, strong on-trade presence and a reputation for quality that now comfortably sits alongside champagne. That achievement should not be underestimated: it has validated English viticulture, attracted serious capital investment and helped build a premium image for the category.
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Published: 23 April, 2026
How was Spiribam founded and what is the ethos of the company?
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Published: 10 March, 2026
Jason Millar reports on a vintage that’s compelling in terms of both quality and pricing.
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Published: 06 March, 2026
Hamish Graham caught up with Loki Wines founder Phil Innes to find out more about his new restaurant, Trillium, and the wine ethos behind the venture.
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Published: 22 December, 2025
Speaking to Harpers at the Madeira Wine Experience in London, leading Portuguese importer Raymond Reynolds explains why perception of these fantastic wines is on the up.
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Published: 18 December, 2025
If you are as old as I am, or you have parents who regale you with tales of their youth, you will be familiar with the time when retailers aimed to keep prices stable throughout the year – except for the annual sales in January. We looked forward to these as a special event. With genuine bargains to be had there was a feeling of excitement and the chance to get true value.
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Published: 16 December, 2024
Ahead of the hoped-for Christmas frenzy, James Bayley asks the Co-op’s Joe Turner what lies in store.
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Published: 15 November, 2024
The European Union has unveiled a new PR initiative designed to promote the virtues of continental food and drink to UK industry professionals – highlighting food safety, quality, authenticity and sustainability credentials.
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Published: 01 November, 2024
James Bayley investigates the natural wine bars of east London to find they embrace informality and welcome all.
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Published: 27 September, 2023
Many years ago I was asked to act as a strategic consultant to a Chilean wine business. They wanted help with reformulating their strategy, first to achieve break even, then to reach sustainable profitability. The business was 100% targeted at export markets, with the UK a key priority.
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Published: 21 February, 2023
Essex clays are poised to lead the charge of quality English still wine. Andrew Catchpole reports from Crouch Valley’s Danbury Ridge.
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Published: 13 September, 2022
As an experienced wine consultant specialising in the on-trade, Neil Bruce – aka wine margin optimiser at Studio Alto – turns his sights to the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to the keg-versus-bottle ‘green’ debate.
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Published: 19 August, 2022
In line with a growing taste for more off-piste wines, Andrew Catchpole invited notable champions and producers of emerging regions and wines to explain their appeal.
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Published: 01 August, 2022
Javier Pagés has been re-elected to the post of president of the Cava DO – a role he has pledged to use to continue to raise Cava’s status to one of “world’s highest quality sparkling wines”.
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Published: 28 February, 2022
From Wachau to Neusiedlersee, David Kermode takes a trip through Austria’s must-know regions.
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Published: 10 February, 2022
Marlborough-based winery Wither Hills has joined the expanding family of Freixenet Copestick agencies, after the firm entered into a partnership with brand owner Lion New Zealand.
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Published: 21 January, 2022
West Sussex-based Roebuck Estates has become the latest producer to join the Alliance Wine collection of premium brands.
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