From big names to rising stars, we're kicking off the year with a bang, by adding 13 new producers to the Walker & Wodehouse portfolio. Our buyers have ventured into some of the most extreme corners of the globe, marking our first foray into exciting...
Using cutting-edge in-house tools Mode* and Pourtraits**, our sister company Bibendum’s insight team have been analysing the lists of the UK’s most influential bars and restaurants, to discover the hottest new drinks trends before they hit the mainstream. Top 10 drinks predictions for 2020: 1. Influence from...
With the festivities behind us and the new decade kicking off with a bang, more and more consumers aim to cut their alcohol intake by switching to low or no alcoholic drinks, and not only in January. The shift towards a healthier lifestyle means that...
The countdown has officially started: 8 days until Christmas! So, which Champagne or sparkling wine are you going to drink during this year’s celebrations? We asked Caroline Krey-Jacobsen, Account Manager in London, for a round-up of her favourites from the Walker & Wodehouse portfolio below. 1. Graham...
With plenty of awards under their belt, Loki Wine is the go-to place if you’re a wine lover who finds themselves in Birmingham. So owner Phil Innes is pretty well placed to tell us what’s happening in the dynamic world of wine. We caught up...
Those frosty mornings and dark evening are upon us, so why not winter-proof your shelves with some big, bold reds? We asked Emily Bonsor, Account Manager for the South West and South Wales, for a round-up of her favourites below. 1. Battle of Bosworth - Puritan Shiraz Who? Battle...
By Jessica Broadbent The Southern Hemisphere's 2019 vintage will be characterised by freshness and vibrance. Challenging, cooler than average temperatures have affected most countries, alongside abundant rainfall that balanced out typical warm climates. In South Africa, however, there has been a break from the droughts that affected...
[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" video="" css_animation="" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Off Trade wine scene is on the move, with a growing number of operators moving from a purely retail model, to a place where customers can stay and enjoy the wines they’ve purchased. Consumers no longer just...
When it comes to shopping experience, it’s important to stand out from the (highly competitive) crowd. Almost 40% of customers buy wine based on price and 22% on colour, but for many customers, it’s about the whole experience, buying products based on recommendations (6.1%) and...
This week's Autumn Tasting at The Drop Wine Bar was a real blast! We tasted over 60 wines and a selection of spirits, including our Christmas Specials and Exclusive Selection. The venue was buzzing with chatter and clinking, while some of our favourite South African...
