Jamie Waugh is wine buyer for Fortnum & Mason, the world famous, prestigious retailer on London’s Piccadilly.  He is responsible for buying English wines for his customers. He talks to Vineyard magazine.

Matthew Jukes says the UK is incredibly talented at making pink fizz.

Master of wine, Richard Bampfield is a well known figure in the UK wine trade as a master of wine, wine educator and the face of one of Britain’s leading multiple retailers. Vineyard editor Christian Davis converses…

Is 2022 the year in which the collective UK wine scene capitalises on its ambitious plans? After all, there is a lot of very good wine in the system and more depth of stock and breadth of choice than ever before, writes Matthew Jukes.

With 30 years in the global drinks industry, Andrew Carter, was appointed as CEO of UK brand leader Chapel Down Wines in September. With extensive experience across wine, beer and spirits, Andrew has held senior leadership roles at some of the world’s best known drinks companies. Most recently Andrew was Managing Director of Chase Distillery Limited for four years and led the transformational growth. He now has impressive plans for Chapel Downs future.

The festive season is fast approaching, and locally produced sparklers are a fantastic way to celebrate with friends and family.  So, it’s a great time to boost your brand with your social media activity – creating enticing imagery and glittery messages to get your followers into the Christmas ‘spirit’! Vineyard finds out some of the top tips for getting social this Christmas. 

What would Matthew Jukes like to drink this Christmas?

John Mobbs created Great British Wine – the go-to website for the most concise and up to date information on English and Welsh wine – in 2015, the day after an epiphanous visit to the English Wine Producers annual trade and press tasting. 

Three of the most delicious wines Matthew Jukes can think of right now.

A label is so much more than a decorated piece of paper – it makes your wine stand out on a crowded shelf, it represents your brand, your story, your values and identity and it speaks to your target market. A label must attract customers to drive sales, carry product and legal information – and withstand the rigours of the ice bucket and the chiller cabinet. Vineyard speaks to Royston Labels to find out how their gold star service, skills, technology and craftmanship ignites your label and brings your brand to life.