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.

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

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

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.

Boutinot invests in Argentina, with first wines under the Azul y Blanco label hitting the market this spring. winemerchantmag.com/boutinot-unv...

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...

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.

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...

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!

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...

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...

Most indie wine shops/bars tend to close fairly early in the evenings. Seems that’s just the way most of us like it.

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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