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Raymond Reynolds

Cavendish Wines

How can we replace the Fox?

While fair organiser Brintex has lined the path to west London's Olympia with more razzle-dazzle than the Rio Carnival, the CP has one question : where is to be annointed the new Fox? The traditional networking hotspot for the UK wine trade after a long day at LIWF.

Columist stories needed

"Just the way I like it, no legs!"

What does the future hold for independents?

We reveal the results of phase two of Harpers' Indies Uncovered project ? the most comprehensive survey of independent merchants to date.

Carol Emmas, freelance wine writer

"Do you have any Mutton Cadet?"

Q&A: Nick Gillett, Coe Vintners

Coe Vintners is a drinks business with its fingers in many pies. Gemma McKenna catches up with commercial director Nick Gillett to find out...

Robin Copestick, Co-founder of Copestick Murray

Hubert de Billy, Sales manager, France, Champagne Pol Roger

"It says: Shipwrecked with an entire case of these... rescue not required..."

Sommelier's view: Cedric Beaumond, Bo

The newest addition to Bo London's team is Cedric Beaumond, previously head sommelier and wine manager at what he describes as the "relatively comfortable" Savoy Grill.

Country reports: South Africa

To purchase the full report, priced £99 (ex-VAT), go to the Harpers Shop. This could well be South Africa's year, so say its proponents and supporters in the UK trade. As do high-profile writers ranging from Tim Atkin MW to Neal Martin, both of whom have singled the country out as being the most exciting New World producer today - and they are not alone. There is a groundswell of opinion that South Africa's time has come, so long as it can now capitalise wisely on the many positive currently in its favour.

Country reports: Italy

How many consumers have really embraced Italian diversity? And for those that haven't, is it because they find it too complex or....

Paul Schaafsma "I'm having the time of my life"

Taking control of the UK's largest wine company is an opportunity Paul Schaafsma is not taking lightly. Here he talks to Richard Siddle about his vision for Accolade Wines and his hopes for the industry as a whole

It's now or never for the wine trade

Gemma McKenna meets BWS chief Dan Jago as the trade's supposed day of reckoning approaches.

Country reports: Spain

Spain has been reaching out to export markets, such as the UK, with an increasingly "can-do" attitude...

Sustainability: the choice of a lifetime

Businesses not on board with sustainability run the risk of losing out to their savvier counterparts across the industry