Press Release - Tuesday 3 May 2016 It has been announced that Conviviality Plc is acquiring Bibendum PLB. Conviviality is the UK’s largest independent drinks wholesaler and distributor; it is a successful public company and enjoys the support of a strong institutional investor base. Conviviality has grown through careful...
London Wine Fair is always a great opportunity to discover new things. And with this in mind, we’re excited to be showing wines from lesser-known regions of New Zealand. Martinborough is situated at the southern tip of the North Island, and is the most southerly sub-region...
Sales of premium gin have increased fivefold since 2010 and see no signs of slowing down. With consumers increasingly on the look-out for non-commercial styles, we’ve put together a collection of artisanal gins from some of the most interesting craft distilleries in the country. Come and...
If you’re coming to this year’s London Wine Fair, you definitely shouldn’t miss out on our fine wine preview. We’ve selected a variety of wines from some of the world’s most expressive terroirs, crafted by producers at the forefront of great modern winemaking. Here are some...
The London Wine Fair is just around the corner and we’re really looking forward to being at this highlight of the London wine trade calendar. It’s a great chance to catch up with our customers, find out what trends are on the horizon and share...
Biecher & Schaal is a partnership built on a passion for Grand Cru Alsace. Created in 2011, it is a joint venture between Olivier Biecher, whose family have been making wine in the region since 1776, and Julien Schaal, a seasoned winemaker who has trained...
British drinkers are increasingly on the look-out for subtlety and elegance when it comes to rosé. While Off Trade sales of the category as a whole have fallen by 4% in the last year, those of more premium rosés from Provence have grown by 22%....
It’s starting to look (and feel) a lot like spring, as daffodils create swathes of colour in the parks and the clocks are set to tick forward at the end of the month. With the temperatures rising, we’re excited by the prospect of drinking wines with...
Family is what it’s all about at Babich Wines, who is celebrating 100 years of family winemaking this year. As a significant player in the New Zealand wine industry, their wine portfolio includes estates across Auckland, Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough. Josip Babich made the journey from...
The more you pay, the better wine you get. This might sound obvious enough, but considering the cost of packaging, logistics, VAT, total margins and the recently increased cost of excise duty, you get considerably more bang for your buck with premium products. With today’s budget announcement,...
