Blog Archives
Du Toitskloof Wines share their challenges of the past year, and what winning Best in Show at the London Wine Competition means to the brand and their overseas markets.
Trade Bodies
Wines of Chile's UK director Anita Jackson tells us why the South American country a must-stock for independents
What makes Chile such a special wine-producing nation, and what is Wines of Chile doing to support UK independent drinks retailers? Helen Arnold caught up with the generic body's UK director Anita Jackson to find out.
Trade Bodies
Wine Australia's Laura Jewell on how independent merchants can get the most out of the country's vast wine offering
The generic marketing body Wine Australia offers essential information and advice in getting the best from the country’s wines, as well as dedicated support for the independent sector, explains Laura Jewell.
Merchants
How Vino Wines is gearing up for the all-important festive season
Like most in the off-trade, Andrew Lundy, managing director of Edinburgh-based Vino Wines, sees the biggest uplift in his sales during the festive period.
Merchants
How Taurus Wines is cashing in on Cava, with sales fizzing over
Despite so-called Prosecco fatigue, it is still the house Prosecco that is the best seller “by a country mile”, outselling the next sparkler by five to one.
Distributors
Hatch Mansfield's regional sales director James Manson on supporting independent drinks merchants
"The key thread throughout is all-round service and being honest and transparent about what we can do." - James Manson, director of regional sales, Hatch Mansfield.
Importers
How Wanderlust won over its customers with wines from New York State
“They were known to us for making great, alternative and very pure styles of wine and when they approached us for a refreshed start in the UK market we jumped at the chance,” - Richard Ellison, Founder, Wanderlust Wines.
Trends
Consumers Becoming Less Knowledgeable about Wine, but Increasingly Confident
Consumers are becoming less knowledgable about wine, but at the same time becoming more confident around the category, according to a new report from Wine Intelligence.
Spirits
Tequila of the Year - Izo Spirits’ Extra Anejo Cristalino Tequila
We caught up with chief financial officer Harry Bigham to talk all things tequila, and find out about the company’s ambitious plans for the future.