Wine and spirits merchant Amathus has added eight producers to its wine agency portfolio – ranging from a grower champagne to a Novia Scotia producer by way of a historic Lambrusco estate.
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Trade body the Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) has urged the government to rethink the anticipated February 2027 increase of alcohol duty in line with RPI (predicted to be 2.9%), ahead of the Autumn Budget.
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The very old and the very new were on show this week (8 September) as the International Wine Challenge (IWC) Awards burst into action at a packed Guildhall in London. With an array of leading drinks trade figures gathered for the 2026 Awards dinner in the fifteenth century hall, it was revealed that the modern English wine industry had delivered a resounding showing, boasting the highest number of gold conversions of any country, with 25 golds having been awarded and 21 of those for sparkling wines.
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Submissions for the Harpers Design Awards 2026 have been extended to Monday 14 September, with just five days to go.
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Online spirits retailer Master of Malt has launched The Islay range of whiskies in collaboration with female founded design agency Studio Minerva.
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Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins du Languedoc (CIVL) – the trade body representing the region’s AOP and IGP wines – recently relaunched the Viti-Incendie programme which aims to help the region’s producers tackle the risk of smoke taint due to wildfires.
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In the penultimate Q&A in our stock-taking series, the co-owner of indie merchant Vineyards of Sherbourne talks the benefits of curiosity for authentic winemakers (and merchants), longevity in an increasingly difficult market, and even possible plans for a podcast.
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London’s grande dame hotel The Savoy is set to open Beaufort Wine Bar this October as the historic hotel’s “dedicated wine discovery destination”.
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The Pinnacle Guide – the recognition system that awards the globe’s top cocktail bars – has unveiled that seven venues have moved up from one Pin to two Pins as part of the guide’s first ever renewal process.
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Nabeeth Wine & Spirits – the UK importer dedicated to showcasing the wine and drinks of Palestine – has launched an online shop. The business has established itself as a wholesale supplier but this move introduces a D2C channel for Nabeeth.
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MDCV UK, the company behind the Kent-based Silverhand Estate, has achieved B Corp certification, highlighting its sustainable commitments.
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Mentzendorff’s MD pitches in for our Summer Q&A series, contemplating the ongoing consumer focus on quality, what challenges founder Ludwig Mentzendorff faced 168 years ago and a forthcoming very special release.
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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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WSET School London – the drinks education organisation’s flagship location – has announced the launch of its first LGBT+ speed dating night, taking place on 1 October.
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LWC has announced the acquisition of Wigan Beer Company, a long-established wholesaler which serves pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality venues across northwest England.
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Winetraders has announced the addition of ten new artisan Italian estates to its portfolio, as it nears its thirtieth year in the industry.
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The Specialist Importer’s Trade Tasting (SITT) has announced its autumn programme of masterclasses exploring the key trends, regions and topics shaping the independent trade.
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Professionals from the wine and gastronomy sectors in the Sierra de Gredos have launched the Gredos Vivo Platform, which calls for viticulture to be recognised as a tool for protecting the land and preventing wildfires.
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Sparkling wine giant Henkell Freixenet has purchased a 60% stake in Irish importer-distributor Cassidy Wines.
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Bristol- and Plymouth-based Le Vignoble has come out on top of Wines of Germany's 31 Days of German Wine promotion, achieving the highest score out of all participating merchants and restaurants.
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