Co-founder of @TheBuyer11 https://nitter.cf/t.co/rsXYD1Qatb for on-trade & drinks industry decision makers. Loves LFC & Laurel & Hardy https://nitter.cf/t.co/LIfugDZroG
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Lots to discover at @WOSA_UK 1st generic tasting in London since 2023. Drought-resistant grape varieties are being planted in South Africa, white wines and blended whites are on a roll and many lighter style reds on show from old faces and plenty of new. the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/w…
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The winners of @wines_direct Consumer Choice Awards show which online operators are performing best but they also reveal key trends & shopping behaviour for wine lovers looking to buy wine online and what they do and don't like about the service they get the-buyer.net/awards/online-…
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Despite the rise in taxation and the drop in wine consumption, South African exports of packaged wine to the UK are doing well – bulk wine less so – according to Siobhan Thompson, the CEO of Wines of South Africa. Chris Wilson reports the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/w…
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The entry process for the @PCDrinksAwards are now open in what will be the 10th year of the competition. The awards are being passed by founders Janet Harrison and Judy Kendrick to WineWorks Studio Claudia Pritchard & Jo Wehring. Here's how to enter the-buyer.net/awards/people-…
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There is still tremendous dynamism in the wine industry, and this is proof of it. The opportunities are there. The real challenge is to question established business models, adapt to changing consumers and dare to do things differently.
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In 6 years @BeyondWines has gone up from start up wine suppiler to 1 of fastest growing & influential wine importers & brand creators for the on & off-trade. Founder Alex Green talks through its next stage of growth helping drinks brands build distribution the-buyer.net/people/supplie…
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350 new, on-trend wines from some of the 280 producers that now make up the Matthew Clark Bibendum (MCB) portfolio were on show at the first combined tasting of the new company. Lots of exciting new wines that need to be on your radar here.
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350 new, on-trend wines from some of the 280 producers in Matthew Clark Bibendum's (MCB) portfolio were shown at the first combined tasting of the new company. Wine buying director, Jamie Avenell, tells us about the many changes taking place. Click the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/m…
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Those Who Know the Loire is a new podcast series from @LoireValleyWine. Hosted by wine journalist Natalie Earl the series brings together UK wine voices to share their experiences of the Loire. The first episode is with wine writer @paulcaputowine. the-buyer.net/people/time-to…
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Here @robbuckhaven takes us on a journey in his book A Measure of Britain that looks to capture the spirit of what makes people enjoy different cocktails depending on the city they live in. It also celebrates bars where we go for our favourite cocktail.
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Last month's #SustainabilityinDrinks was arguably its most impactful yet with a raft of talks, debates and speakers explaining the steps they are taking to tackle sustainablity and driving demand in the industry for more action to be taken. Analysis here the-buyer.net/insight/sid-20…
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⚽ This weekend in 1987 Liverpool beat Everton 2-0 in the Merseyside Derby at Anfield just 4 days after losing to The Toffees 1-0 in the league cup. McMahon and Beardsley with the goals and John Barnes at his brilliant best. Comms by Barry Davies and Analysis from Jimmy Hill 🎙️
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Champagne Deutz has laid out its stall in a big way in the UK since changing distributor – to raise its profile and make its single vineyard cuvées easier to get hold of. Two amazing meals held, lots of wines tasted and new chef de caves Caroline Latrive. the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/c…
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An excellent array of talha wines on show at a Wines of Alentejo event in London. Talhas are large clay amphorae that the wines are fermented and aged in – 8 recommended. The event was to launch a new groundbreaking lightweight wine bottle. Click the-buyer.net/insight/alente…
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How much is the government currently borrowing? And what does it all mean?
Sky's @EdConwaySky unpicks the Chancellor's budget ⬇️
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As Australia’s Yarra Valley faces an ever-more unpredictable climate, @YarraYering's Sarah Crowe is adapting everything from vineyard management to grape varieties to protect and enhance its wines. As she explains to @Helenfarnold on @TheBuyer11 the-buyer.net/people/produce…
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A cracking selection of new wines from Austrian boutique producer Christoph Edelbauer was one of many highlights of the new portfolio tasting from Davy’s – the old London traders established in 1870. Some real discoveries here from all around the globe. the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/o…
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Few champagnes are as rare as Laurent-Perrier Alexandra Rosé (10 made in 44 years). We taste half of them and hear from winemaker Olivier Vigneron why the maceration technique is so difficult to master and why it’s made by an ‘alignment of the stars’. the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/s…
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Ahead of this year’s #WorldBulkWineExhibition from @vinexposium @Helenfarnold talks to the show’s new director, Caterina Tucci, about her plans for the exhibition and what trends does she dictating the business being done at the event. the-buyer.net/people/wbwe-s-…
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John Casella is the 67-year-old sage of Australian wine – when he launched Yellowtail in the US it sold over 12 million bottles in the first year alone. Since then he's bought Peter Lehmann wines and Morris of Rutherglen. Here he is in conversation. the-buyer.net/people/produce…
