Drinks Wholesaler Edinburgh Roadshow - 28 June

The third outing of The Drinks Wholesaler Roadshow will roll into Edinburgh on June 28, building on the momentum of our inaugural Manchester and Windsor events.

Drinks Wholesaler Edinburgh Roadshow - 28 June

The third outing of The Drinks Wholesaler Roadshow will roll into Edinburgh on June 28, building on the momentum of our inaugural Manchester and Windsor events

Inside View: Giles Cooke MW

Giles Cooke MW, wine development director, Alliance Wines, talks to DW about competition, organic growth and a vision of green

Interview: Ben Nicholl, Majestic Commercial

For most wine savvy punters, Majestic Wines is a familiar fixture on the approach roads into many a UK town, bridging the gap between the portfolios of higher falutin' independent merchants and the more prosaic offers of the supermarket shelves. 

The Craft Debate

Following the London Wine Fair industry briefing, 'Selling Wine's Craft Credentials', Drinks Wholesaler assesses the commercial usefulness of the 'C' word

Conviviality adds Bibendum PLB to portfolio

Following Conviviality's acquisition of Bibendum PLB, Drinks Wholesaler considers what it means for the trade

Brexit: In or Out?

With the latest update of the Financial Times Brexit poll tracker standing at 46% 'stay' and 44% 'leave', the June 23 referendum as to whether Britain should part company with the European Union would appear to remain too close to call. 

Peter Darybshire: We need to talk about alcohol

New lobbying group the Healthy Drinking Alliance, set up by Peter Darbyshire, is making inroads with MPs and retailers, but will it win over the trade?

Convivial Deal?

The seismic news of the £60 million Conviviality Brands acquisition of Bibendum-PLB breaking just ahead of the London Wine Fair, potentially delivering the Group annual sales of £1.4 billion, certainly gave the trade much to speculate on during the show. Significant consolidation had once again swept through the landscape of wine market, presenting new challenges to rival operators across most of the channels in the UK

The Drinks Roadshow: Edinburgh, June 28

The third outing of The Drinks Wholesaler Roadshow will roll into Edinburgh on 28 June, building on the momentum of our inaugural Manchester and Windsor events.

5 minutes with... Andrew Maidment, Wines of Argentina

Malbec has become a 'must list' on UK merchant shelves and restaurant lists. So much so that while Argentina has been keen to promote the broader diversity of styles and varieties in its collective wine portfolio, the main focus is likely to remain firmly on how to best to deliver on-going interest and growth centered on its flagship wine.

Spotlight on: Brexit

With the latest update of the Financial Times Brexit poll tracker standing at 46% 'Stay' and 43% 'Leave', the June 23 referendum as to whether Britain should part company with the European Union would appear to remain too close to currently call.

Sommelier Shortage

The suggestion that the role of the sommelier could be on the wane with the advance of more casual dining in the UK appears to be contradicted by a shortage in the industry, according to the UK Sommelier Association.

Analysis: English fizz comes of age

English sparkling wine has come of age, with investment, passion and government backing all driving quality.

Q&A: Dermot Sugrue, Wiston Estate

With his Wiston Estate and Sugrue Pierre sparkling wines scooping up accolades and awards, Dermot Sugrue, the Irish-born winemaker is at the forefront of the English fizz scene.

LWF: Lanchester adds Vintrigue to its wines

Bringing together elements of craft beer-style presentation and carbon neutral supply, Lanchester Wines launched its Vintrigue range of wines at London Wine Fair.

LWF: Carson Calling

The official launch of Carson Wines at the London Wine Fair saw the roll out of new additions to Christopher Carson's growing agency business

Lanchester adds Vintrigue to its wines

Curious launch from Kingsland

A year on from the acquisition of Bottle Green, Kingsland Drinks is using the London Wine Fair as the platform to present both the channel specific structuring of the integrated company and to launch a new range of fruit fusion drinks under a new brand, Mr Gladstone's Curious Emporium.

Profile: Neil Bruce, Fulller's Brewery

Fuller's Brewery has ambitious plans for its wine portfolio, unveiling some radical rethinking of how it's sold and Neil Bruce the head of wine is up for the challenge.