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Darren Willis: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published:  04 September, 2026

The owner of Bristol-based indie merchant Grape & Grind talks about the excitement of discovering new wines (especially in central and eastern Europe), upgrading his online business and the familiar pressures of geopolitics.

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Meet the Buyers: Darren Willis, owner, Grape & Grind

Published:  03 January, 2018

Like many professionals working in the trade, a career in wine was never part of the original plan – I studied mechanical engineering at university, graduating in 1997. Yet after completing a WSET course in London, I applied for a position at Harvey Nichols in 2001. I soon fell in love with both the people and subject, a passion that endures today.

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The Australian Alternative

Published:  07 September, 2017

As exciting new wines continue to emerge from Down Under, Andrew Catchpole finds that for the UK it’s more about style than variety when it comes to looking afresh at Oz

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