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Bristol to welcome new indie merchant

Published: 08 September, 2025

A new independent wine shop called Carouse is opening in Bristol in mid-September.

Musical move for Lay & Wheeler

Published: 08 September, 2025

Lay & Wheeler has announced a new three-year tie-in with the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) from 1 September.

67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards winners announced

Published: 08 September, 2025

The winners of the second annual 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards have been announced.

Akos Forczek: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 05 September, 2025

For the final instalment of our summer Q&As the founder and chairman of Top Selection delivers some pithy and insightful thoughts on the challenges facing the drinks sector, while celebrating a quarter century at the helm of his business.

Santorini: ‘Light at end of tunnel’ despite diminutive harvest

Published: 05 September, 2025

The latest harvest report from Santorini’s Domain Sigalas details another very tough year on the Greek island. The 2025 take represents the third consecutive year of reduced production with only 450 tonnes produced – the lowest ever yield. The past decade’s average stood at between 2,500 and 3,000 tonnes per year.

Tom Gearing: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 05 September, 2025

As we head towards the conclusion our Summer Q&A series Tom Gearing, CEO of wine investment firm Cult Wines, considers how his business has fared so far this year and the technology spurring on its progress.

The results: Top 50 Sommeliers 2025

Published: 05 September, 2025

Harpers Top 50 Sommeliers 2025 listing has landed, celebrating the very best in the UK restaurant world.

Gosset Matchmakers finalists announced

Published: 04 September, 2025

Champagne Gosset, which is available in the UK through Hallgarten Wines, has announced the five finalist teams for their 10th anniversary edition of the Gosset Matchmakers competition.

Quinta do Pôpa joins the Bancroft portfolio

Published: 04 September, 2025

Quinta do Pôpa is partnering with Bancroft Wines, which will be distributing the Douro estate’s portfolio in the UK.

F1 partners with Moët Hennessy-backed 0% sparkling French Bloom

Published: 04 September, 2025

French Bloom has been announced as the official non-alcohol sparkling wine of Formula 1. The move comes as a part of the wider partnership between the famed racing series and LVMH.

Top Cava now 100% organic certified

Published: 04 September, 2025

D.O Cava has announced that beginning with the 2022 harvest, all Guarda Superior Cavas (which includes the Reserva, Gran Reserva, and Paraje Calificado categories) have been produced exclusively with grapes from 100% organic certified vineyards.

New LWF centrepiece is all-British affair

Published: 03 September, 2025

London Wine Fair (LWF) has announced a fresh initiative for the 2026 edition. Next year will see the introduction of an annual ‘Host Nation’ centrepiece, with the inaugural nation set to be the UK.

Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Auction underway

Published: 03 September, 2025

The annual Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme Auction, which began on 21 August, continues apace.

SITT Autumn confirms 13 new importers

Published: 03 September, 2025

The Specialist Importers Trade Tasting (SITT) has confirmed that 13 new wine and spirit importers will be joining the line up in September for the Autumn 2025 events in London and Manchester.

Ian Burrell parts company with Equiano Rum

Published: 03 September, 2025

Ian Burrell, co-founder of Equiano Rum and the ‘Global Rum Ambassador’, is no longer involved with the Equiano brand.

Vidal-Fleury joins González Byass UK portfolio

Published: 02 September, 2025

Rhône Valley based producer Vidal-Fleury has partnered with distributor González Byass UK.

South Africa lands two 100 pointers in Atkin’s latest Special Report

Published: 02 September, 2025

In the 13th edition of his annual South Africa Special Report, Tim Atkin MW has scored two wines 100 points (full marks).

Austria’s 25% organic milestone

Published: 01 September, 2025

A quarter of all of Austria’s Vineyards have been certified organic for the first time.

Gillian Murray: ‘Looking Back, Forging Ahead’

Published: 01 September, 2025

With one of the final installments of our Summer Q&A series, Gillian Murray, director of commercial procurement wholesale at C&C Group, reflects on the Irish business' performance so far this year as well as anticipating a busy Christmas period for the company.