Trends

No booze please, we’re British: Low and no alcohol see soaring demand

As a result of the soaring demand, drinks producers are now muscling in on the act to offer a wide array of no and low-alcohol offerings, and it’s a sector that independent drinks merchants ignore at their peril.

Wines

Best in Show by Country (South Africa) - Du Toitskloof Wines

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.