Co-founder of @TheBuyer11 the-Buyer.net for on-trade & drinks industry decision makers. Loves LFC & Laurel & Hardy richardsiddle.uk
Joined November 2009
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Jun 11
A moscatel made for the 1846 election of Pope Pius IX is one of the extraordinary, rare wines released from the González Byass historical archives. There are more oenological treasures up for grabs through a @ChristiesWine online auction this month. Click the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/j…
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Here's part 2 of @TheBuyer11 report on the recent Gavi Restaurant Tour of Liverpool where we talk to each of the buyers, wine merchants, importers & educators who took part to get their take on Gavi and its potential in the premium wine market in the UK the-buyer.net/debates/the-bu…
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It was great fun hosting @TheBuyer11 Restaurant Tour with Consorzio Gavi with a top group of local wine buyers, merchants, importers & educators. Thanks to @ArtSchoolLpool #Maray & #ChamberThirtySix for pairing great dishes with Gavi wines.1st of 2 reports the-buyer.net/insight/buyer-…
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Jun 6
Showcasing the true character and potential of Spain’s old grape varieties has become a labour of love for 110-year-old Gil Family Estates as we discovered when we visited 2 DOs – Jimilla and Almansa – and here pick out 12 wines that stood out at tastings. the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/j…
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Jun 4
And so to Franciacorta amid the stunning scenery of Italy’s Lake Iseo where 190 year-old winery Mosnel was holding a major conference, celebrating its birthday and demonstrating the ageing potential of some of its twenty-year old wines. Click the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/f…
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So glad the great man is on the mend with his health.
My idol. Football genius. John Barnes.
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With a number of wine & spirits companies “existentially threatened” by current trading conditions @WSTA_Miles knows it's even more crucial the @wstauk offers its members the support & services they need to prosper. Part 2 of @TheBuyer11 interview here the-buyer.net/people/wsta-s-…
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Jun 2
The Buyer talks to leading wine importers, distributors & regional wine merchants about why the Pays d’Oc IGP is the gift that keeps on giving in terms of delivering growing sales, a diverse choice of wines to sell, all at crucially competitive prices. the-buyer.net/people/supplie…
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Jun 2
Rock-solid, fruit-forward Australian wines that deliver week-in-week-out value for money was the focus of Calabria Family Wines, the only Aussie wine brand flying the flag at the London Wine Fair. 2 new labels were launched, Bélena and Kings of Prohibition
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Richard Siddle retweeted
Jun 1
Melanie Broyé-Engelkes, the new German Wine Institute MD, has an FMCG background and a clear strategy for modernising German wine’s image in the UK, including promoting varieties other than Riesling, PIWIs and low/no alcohol wines. Here’s how. Click the-buyer.net/insight/riesli…
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Jun 1
In the 1st a two part in-depth interview the @wstauk ceo's @WSTA_Miles sets out why it's better equipped than ever to meet the needs of its members & ensure it has the right policies, strategy and services to lead the industry forward in the years to come. the-buyer.net/people/wsta-s-…
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In the 1st a two part in-depth interview the @wstauk ceo's @WSTA_Miles sets out why it's better equipped than ever to meet the needs of its members & ensure it has the right policies, strategy and services to lead the industry forward in the years to come. the-buyer.net/people/wsta-s-…
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Richard Siddle retweeted
May 31
Decreasing harvest yields, increasing climate pressures and degraded soils from conventional agriculture have encouraged Champagne Perrier-Jouët to embark on a regenerative agriculture programme that could change the face of the entire Champagne region. the-buyer.net/insight/perrie…
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Richard Siddle retweeted
May 27
Pét-nat wines in the UK have taken off to such a degree that @TimWildmanMW believes it's time to turn his BRÍT-NAT tastings into full day wine festival on June 22 at Numbers Wine in London. He explains why he believes English pét-nats can be world leading the-buyer.net/people/produce…
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May 26
Iconic Spanish winery La Rioja Alta showed off new wines from its Rías Baixas winery, Lagar de Fornelos, including Lindeiros, which is made with fruit from the oldest vineyard in Cambados. Time too to try the new release of La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi 2021. the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/l…
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May 26
Here's my take on how a revamped #LondonWineFair under new independent ownership has got its mojo back & why it's time the drinks industry's biggest players started to show it more respect & if they don't want to exhibit to find other ways to support it. the-buyer.net/insight/why-th…
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Richard Siddle retweeted
May 24
A lovely moment between Salah and Hendo 🥹
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May 24
Two of our greats.
ALT Photography of Andy Robertson and Mo Salah in the tunnel at Anfield.
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Richard Siddle retweeted
May 23
Always our Egyptian King. Thank you for everything, Mo 👑
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