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The Wine Merchant Magazine

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A monthly trade magazine for specialist independent wine retailers in the UK. Website: www.winemerchantmag.com

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The Wine Merchant Magazine @winemerchantmag.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
The Wine Merchant Survey of Independents 2025 contains a vast amount of information about the state of play in the UK independent trade. So if you work with indies – or would like to – it's something we know you'll find incredibly useful. Download the PDF for just £25 at www.winemerchantmag.com.
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The Wine Merchant Magazine @winemerchantmag.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
As always there's lots going on in the latest edition of The Wine Merchant, including part two of our coverage of this year's survey of independents. Read it online for free if you don't have the analogue version. www.winemerchantmag.com
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The Wine Merchant Magazine @winemerchantmag.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
We've framed our copy of the March edition of The Wine Merchant. We suggest you simply read yours, as it's jam packed with results from our 2025 Survey of Independents, in which we reveal this year's favourite suppliers, the average price of a bottle of wine, and much more. www.winemerchantmag.com
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The Wine Merchant Magazine @winemerchantmag.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Our February edition landed at the weekend. All the news, views and SKUs you need if you're in any way connected to or interested in the UK independent wine retailing scene. And why wouldn't you be? Check out the digital edition, for free, if you don't subscribe to the print version.
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The Wine Merchant Magazine @winemerchantmag.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Boutinot invests in Argentina, with first wines under the Azul y Blanco label hitting the market this spring. winemerchantmag.com/boutinot-unv...
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Boutinot unveils joint venture in Uco Valley - The Wine Merchant Mag
Tie-up with Bodega Urqo will see first wines launched this spring
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The Wine Merchant Magazine @winemerchantmag.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Rioja reports smallest vintage in a generation: region's 2024 harvest was 30% down on 2023, itself a disappointing year for volumes. But why? winemerchantmag.com/rioja-report...
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Rioja reports smallest vintage in a generation - The Wine Merchant Mag
'Very complicated conditions' mean volumes are 30% down on 2023
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The Wine Merchant Magazine @winemerchantmag.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Our January edition has landed! If you don't receive the print edition, visit www.winemerchantmag.com where you can access the digital edition – and subscribe to the inky version if you like. Lots going on in this issue as we gear up for another busy and eventful year in the independent trade.
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The Wine Merchant Magazine @winemerchantmag.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Many indies would be delighted with a 1.9% sales uplift at Christmas. But inflation and duty increases are bigger than that, sadly. winemerchantmag.com/majestic-rep...
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Majestic reports record Christmas sales - The Wine Merchant Mag
Multiple is jubilant, but increases are cancelled out by inflation and duty
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The Wine Merchant Magazine @winemerchantmag.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Our 2025 competition is open for business! We're looking for the independent trade's most unmissable wines that deliver terrific value whatever their price point. Our panel of 40 indie judges is taking shape – see the latest updates at www.winemerchanttop100.com. Deadline: March 14. Good luck!
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The Wine Merchant Magazine @winemerchantmag.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Rosé and sparkling wines have been two of the industry's biggest success stories in recent times. Prosecco DOC put the two ideas together ... and guess what happened? winemerchantmag.com/sales-of-ros...
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Sales of rosé Prosecco rise 20% - The Wine Merchant Mag
Prosecco DOC consorzio says 60m bottles were sold in 2024
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The Wine Merchant Magazine @winemerchantmag.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Hallgarten & Novum Wines seems to be developing a taste for Italian wines. Bellavista, the Franciacorta pioneer, is the fourth producer from Italy to join its roster in recent months. winemerchantmag.com/bellavista-i...
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Bellavista signs for Hallgarten - The Wine Merchant Mag
Franciacorta pioneer is fourth Italian recruit in recent months
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The Wine Merchant Magazine @winemerchantmag.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Most indie wine shops/bars tend to close fairly early in the evenings. Seems that’s just the way most of us like it.
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The Wine Merchant Magazine @winemerchantmag.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Very much like Domaine Chanson’s new branding. Classy yet simple, lovely typography, and there’s some useful details on the front label.
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The Wine Merchant Magazine @winemerchantmag.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Hello! We're new to BlueSky and will gradually try to recreate the community we built on Twitter (where we no longer post). You can also check us out on Instagram (@WineMerchantMag).
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