Richard Siddle

Tasmania’s cool, maritime climate and mix of soils makes it an ideal location for world-class sparkling and still wines using Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling. With major Oz wineries moving in we visit 17 top wineries to see the lie of the land. Click the-buyer.net/people/tasmani…

Spain’s Sierra Cantabria and Portugal’s Quinta do Crasto were the focus of @EnotriaCoe's excellent 70-wine Spirit of Iberia tasting – also on show were the super premium Teso la Monja and an historic collection from Bodegas Alonso. Plus much more… the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/e…

The #RealItalianWineandFoodExperience proved to be exactly that for the producers, importers & buyers who came together at London’s ExCel last month. Lilla O’Connor reports for The Buyer and picks her own highlights from what was such a breakthrough event. the-buyer.net/conference/how…

Inside Etna, the first UK tasting dedicated solely to the region, brought many of its leading producers to London for the first time this March. Jason Millar reports on this pioneering event and what it reveals about Etna today. Click for full report. the-buyer.net/insight/inside…

Young drinks industry leaders are looking for business, commerce & management expertise vs product knowledge according to a Young Leaders initiative from Fero.Its ceo Mitch Fowler explains why it's giving a platform for our next generation of drinks talent the-buyer.net/opinion/fero-s…

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Le Macchiole has been a pioneer in Bolgheri – focusing on high density vines, monovarietals and Cabernet Franc way before others. Owner and newly-elected DOC chief Cinzia Merli speaks about her singular vision for the region, the wines and sexual equality. the-buyer.net/people/produce…

Attenborough at 100 — A Sting Cut We know what humans think of David Attenborough: the greatest broadcaster in TV history. But what do the animals think?

While Europe wrestles with declining consumption, Croatia faces the opposite challenge: demand outstrips supply. Investing in its long-term international positioning and hosting another Concours Mondial de Bruxelles it offers useful lessons to us all. the-buyer.net/insight/croati…

@robbohuyton @SkySportsNews @spiritofshankly Well played chief. Best teamwork we have seen at #LiverpooFC all season. Respect

📺 Spoke to @SkySportsNews re LFC ticket prices.

This year’s 2026 FIFA World Cup™ is the 4th for Taittinger as FIFA’s sole Champagne house partner – a relationship that has done wonders for its perception and scale. Vitalie and Clovis Taittinger reveal all as they launch the 350,000 bespoke bottles. the-buyer.net/people/produce…

Hong Kong has firmly established itself as one of the world's driving forces for fine wine & hospitality. Here Derek Li shares insights from working for top end restaurants there for nearly 20 years plus his experience on training to be a Master Sommelier the-buyer.net/people/sommeli…

Wines from Portugal's Algarve rarely get exported because of the amount of tourists every year. But with production having tripled in the past decade, through a new generation of boutique estates making exciting new wines, this looks like changing. the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/w…

Here @CorvezzoWinery & @BeyondWines set out why they believe they are the ideal partners to grow organic Prosecco sales in the UK's & how they can offer bespoke solutions to their retail and on-trade partners across its Italian wine portfolio the-buyer.net/insight/corvez…

Make way for Chorus, a new wine made by Viñedos del Contino and Vieux Château Certan’s winemaker Guillaume Thienpont. It’s Contino’s 50th vintage and winemaker Jorge Navascués reckons this 1st 100% Tempranillo is the best wine he’s ever made. Click the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/c…

How does a major drinks importer get the sales a wine producer is looking for? We talk to @terlatomedia @mrCAwine & @hnwines Jim Wilson & Monica Allan about how they have built a successful partnership getting distribution for Terlato's premium Napa wines the-buyer.net/insight/hallga…

Climate change is changing the style of Champagne – warmer, riper, different. Alcohol is rising, acidity is dropping and harvest dates have advanced by 3 weeks. We talk to some top chefs de caves about how they are coping and maintaining house style. Click the-buyer.net/insight/warmer…

Had fun chatting to @winetimelondon and @dnkrbywine for their new #SecondPress podcast all about the world of journalism, my career as a business journalist working across computing, grocery, retail & how I got into wine and drinks. Take a listen here open.spotify.com/episode/4BdIL6…

"See You" was the first single from Depeche Mode without Vince Clarke, the founder and main songwriter who had just left to form Yazoo. Martin Gore wrote the song when he was only 16 (and kept the demo for years). Against all expectations, the track became the band's biggest hit to date, peaking at #6 in the UK and beating out Vince's previous singles. They even turned down the offer of "Only You" (which Vince gave to Yazoo and became a hit) to release this track.

Roero, a region that has been a 'dark kitchen' for Barolo and Barbaresco, is now being given the credit it deserves. For a buyer, it offers a better by-the-glass price, faster list rotation and stronger cash flow. Jason Millar reports. Click the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/m… @WinesofRoero