Fells onboards Bodega Lagarde in Argentine expansion
Published: 29 September, 2025
Premium wine distributor Fells has announced the addition of Mendoza’s Bodega Lagarde to its portfolio.
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Nick Gillett: Sticks, carrots and sustainability in the spirits sector
Published: 29 September, 2025
There was a time where every other headline in spirits industry publications read ‘sustainability’, but it’s not been that way for quite some time. Thanks to the economic headwind we’re all facing (businesses and consumers alike) sustainability has very much slipped down the agenda. Because how can you prioritise the environment in your business, if said business doesn’t survive?
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Aussie sparkling House of Arras set for La Place debut
Published: 26 September, 2025
Australia’s most well-known sparkling wine, House of Arras, is set to debut on La Place de Bordeaux. Both the Tasmanian producer’s 2008 Arras E.J. Carr Late Disgorged and 2015 Arras Grand Vintage are due to join the historic institution.
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Rare whisky tasting auction supports Pacific-rowers Maclean Brothers’ charity
Published: 26 September, 2025
An online charity auction to attend a tasting of the rare Port Ellen First Release (2001) – 1979, 22 Years Old is taking place to raise money for the Maclean Foundation.
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M&S tasting: Fresh additions show retailer keeping modern edge
Published: 26 September, 2025
At the imposing M&S HQ in Paddington a more relaxed affair was waiting inside where the M&S Autumn tasting showcased 23 new wines, with the retailer seeking to keep its offer fresh.
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Friday read: Champagne’s slow but steady march to organic
Published: 26 September, 2025
As Champagne celebrates an exceptional vintage, recent news has been less positive for the region’s organic producers: the rate of conversions has been fairly static over the past two years. But Ludovic du Plessis, CEO of organic producer Champagne Telmont, remains optimistic about organics’ future in the region.
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Promising California harvest in full swing following mild summer
Published: 25 September, 2025
Winemakers in California have begun their harvest following a long, consistent growing season. Grapes were able to mature gradually in 2025 following a mild summer which was preceded by a cool spring.
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Charles Taverner to head up Champagnes & Châteaux UK
Published: 24 September, 2025
Premium wine distributor Champagnes & Châteaux UK has announced that Charles Taverner is to take up the reins as MD from 1 October.
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WSTA: Alcohol duty revenue in decline despite February tax increase
Published: 24 September, 2025
Fresh figures from HMRC’s latest alcohol duty receipts (published 19 September) show that revenue is down -4.3%. This will frustrate many in the drinks industry who faced a February hike of wine and spirits duty.
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Daniel Lambert introduces five new wineries to UK market
Published: 24 September, 2025
Daniel Lambert Wines is bringing five new wineries into its portfolio.
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Reichstrat von Buhl leads new agencies showcased at Bancroft tasting
Published: 23 September, 2025
At Bancroft’s Autumn + Winter Edit, exciting producers recently added to the importer’s portfolio, showcased their wines to the trade.
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Good Wine Good People acquire Plonk
Published: 23 September, 2025
The wine merchant and online retailer Good Wine Good People (GWGP) will acquire full ownership of the e-commerce wine club Plonk, effective from the end of September.
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Laithwaites partners with Deliveroo
Published: 22 September, 2025
Deliveroo has announced a new partnership with the specialist wine retailer Laithwaites.
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Chef Angela Hartnett among fresh Sugrue South Downs investors
Published: 22 September, 2025
Sussex winery Sugrue South Downs has announced a new group of investors including well-loved chef Angela Hartnett (pictured, centre).
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Familia Torres launches innovative new solar project
Published: 22 September, 2025
Spanish wine heavyweight Familia Torres has announced a pilot solar project at one of its vineyards in the Penedès as part of the Solarwine project.
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UKH encourages hospitality teams to write to their MP
Published: 22 September, 2025
UKHospitality (UKH) has launched a new online tool for hospitality teams to call on the Government to support the sector by writing to their MP.
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Booths tasting: Sparkling offer shines ahead of festive fun
Published: 19 September, 2025
Ahead of a busy Christmas period for Booths, the north of England premium supermarket chain showcased its diverse wine offer at its annual portfolio tasting at the Guild of Fine Foods.
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WineGB launches new toolkit for employers in UK wine
Published: 19 September, 2025
WineGB has launched a Hiring Toolkit, a collection of documents with comprehensive guidance for hiring practices in vineyards and wineries.
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Bibendum-owner C&C sees revenue drop in first half of financial year
Published: 18 September, 2025
Irish drinks company C&C Group has reported its trading for the first half of the financial year to 31 August 2025. The business saw net revenues drop 4% compared to last year, in line with its expectations for the period.
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Liv-ex August Report flags Champagne as 'region to watch'
Published: 18 September, 2025
The Liv-ex August 2025 Market Intelligence Report has been released, giving a snapshot of the top performing traded wines.
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