The English wine trade has reached a point of maturity that would have seemed unlikely just 20 years ago. English sparkling wine, produced using the traditional method, has secured critical acclaim, strong on-trade presence and a reputation for quality that now comfortably sits alongside champagne. That achievement should not be underestimated: it has validated English viticulture, attracted serious capital investment and helped build a premium image for the category.
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Published: 23 April, 2026
How was Spiribam founded and what is the ethos of the company?
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Published: 10 March, 2026
Jason Millar reports on a vintage that’s compelling in terms of both quality and pricing.
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Published: 06 March, 2026
Hamish Graham caught up with Loki Wines founder Phil Innes to find out more about his new restaurant, Trillium, and the wine ethos behind the venture.
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Published: 22 December, 2025
Speaking to Harpers at the Madeira Wine Experience in London, leading Portuguese importer Raymond Reynolds explains why perception of these fantastic wines is on the up.
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Published: 18 December, 2025
If you are as old as I am, or you have parents who regale you with tales of their youth, you will be familiar with the time when retailers aimed to keep prices stable throughout the year – except for the annual sales in January. We looked forward to these as a special event. With genuine bargains to be had there was a feeling of excitement and the chance to get true value.
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Published: 16 December, 2024
Ahead of the hoped-for Christmas frenzy, James Bayley asks the Co-op’s Joe Turner what lies in store.
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Published: 15 November, 2024
The European Union has unveiled a new PR initiative designed to promote the virtues of continental food and drink to UK industry professionals – highlighting food safety, quality, authenticity and sustainability credentials.
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Published: 01 November, 2024
James Bayley investigates the natural wine bars of east London to find they embrace informality and welcome all.
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Published: 27 September, 2023
Many years ago I was asked to act as a strategic consultant to a Chilean wine business. They wanted help with reformulating their strategy, first to achieve break even, then to reach sustainable profitability. The business was 100% targeted at export markets, with the UK a key priority.
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Published: 21 February, 2023
Essex clays are poised to lead the charge of quality English still wine. Andrew Catchpole reports from Crouch Valley’s Danbury Ridge.
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Published: 13 September, 2022
As an experienced wine consultant specialising in the on-trade, Neil Bruce – aka wine margin optimiser at Studio Alto – turns his sights to the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to the keg-versus-bottle ‘green’ debate.
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Published: 19 August, 2022
In line with a growing taste for more off-piste wines, Andrew Catchpole invited notable champions and producers of emerging regions and wines to explain their appeal.
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Published: 01 August, 2022
Javier Pagés has been re-elected to the post of president of the Cava DO – a role he has pledged to use to continue to raise Cava’s status to one of “world’s highest quality sparkling wines”.
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Published: 28 February, 2022
From Wachau to Neusiedlersee, David Kermode takes a trip through Austria’s must-know regions.
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Published: 10 February, 2022
Marlborough-based winery Wither Hills has joined the expanding family of Freixenet Copestick agencies, after the firm entered into a partnership with brand owner Lion New Zealand.
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Published: 21 January, 2022
West Sussex-based Roebuck Estates has become the latest producer to join the Alliance Wine collection of premium brands.
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Published: 18 January, 2022
UK distributor Bancroft has expanded its English wine portfolio with the addition of Lyme Bay Winery.
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Published: 04 January, 2022
Wine importer and wholesaler New Generation has become the exclusive agents of Champagne Carbon, a niche brand created by Alexandre Méa.
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Published: 13 December, 2021
Hennings Wine Merchants has taken the first shipment from its new partnership with Delta Estate Wines in Marlborough.
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