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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 20h

Just 8 weeks to Xmas, but what will you be drinking? I’ve spent much of this year making sure we have an unrivalled selection to offer. We have sourced wines from some of the best producers in the world and these are being placed with the best wine stores in the UK nationally.

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 20h

Do something amazing this Xmas. Go to your local independent specialists wine shop. This doesn’t mean a chain btw! Ask the owner of the business to recommend you some wines, and I am pretty sure you’ll get a great deal. Wine doesn’t have to be expensive to be good.

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 20h

Finally our French selection offers everything and more. From Bordeaux to Burgundy, Loire to Languedoc and everything in between. We have it all when it comes to France. As you might expect as I live in France our sourcing reflects this!

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 20h

If it’s Spanish wines you like with an international twist give the Enate wines a whirl. This is one of Spain’s largest family and privately owned Bodegas. In the Northern region of
Somontano the wines are well made and well priced. From Chardonnay to Shiraz

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 20h

If it’s classics you’re after why not try Pinot Noir from Germany 🇩🇪! Baden produces both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that can surpass Burgundy in terms of quality and price. I love seeing people surprise when they realise what they have been missing…

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 20h

New in we have Wine from Western Australia 🇦🇺. Cool climate wines from Mount Barker under the Risky Business label. From Riesling to Malbec this range is offer Aussie fruit but old world charm. Of you could go with classic California. Both regions offer incredible wines.

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 20h

Here are some of the key wine areas and producers to look at that you might not know and I’ll start with the most niche. Nova Scotia wines. Really interesting styles of dry whites and fizz. Amazing acidity carries these wines for decades. We also have Westcott in neighbouring Ontario, Canada.

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 20h

Just 8 weeks to Xmas, but what will you be drinking? I’ve spent much of this year making sure we have an unrivalled selection to offer. We have sourced wines from some of the best producers in the world and these are being placed with the best wine stores in the UK nationally.

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 1d

Interesting to a government minister said today he does know how anyone is going to turn the UK round. Well maybe start with removing all the self inflicted barriers to trade, then Brexit and after that allow businesses to prosper rather then tax them to death…

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 1d

If you like your local then you might want to sign this…

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

Petition: Cut VAT for local hospitality – for Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants

Across the UK, our cafes, pubs and restaurants are more than just businesses. They are the beating heart of our communities, the places where we celebrate milestones, share a quiet pint or coffee with...

petition.parliament.uk

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 2d

I’m against wine always being the scape goat…
Oh and I did suggest a very clever way round excise and the admin involved. If Vat on Alc was increased to 40% for example and excise was scrapped that would be more efficient and effective. Everyone would win. But what do I know…

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 2d

I don’t think so, I merely serves to show that I disagree with government policy & how the trade itself defends itself with the endless barriers to trade being placed upon it. As for profile, I have stepped back completely on twitter where I had huge reach. It’s seems nobody else is able to step up.

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 2d

So with respect the very last thing I am doing is subscribing to the wine trade elites. However I am pointing that we have poor governance in the UK with wine legislation and even poorer representation as an industry. As such both on and off trades are seeing the overall reduction in activity.

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 2d

Thirdly laffer curve if they looked carefully and reduced excise would result in higher revenue. But the combination of changes is fundamentally slowing down wine consumption, and whilst I accept this slow down is global, it’s been augmented in the UK.

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 2d

Secondly I know that Reeves understood that the change to the way excise was calculated would REDUCE revenue. Not only did she understand she agreed the change shouldn’t happen, I personally had that conversation with her.

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 2d

I disagree with you. Firstly the closed policy that the wine trade elites and the supporters of the WSTA will never have any effect in changing the direction of government policy. It’s why I left the WSTA. By the WSTA own admission they are ignored.

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 4d

For those that have followed me from Twitter you will recall I put out many threads on the lunacy of the plan by Rishi Sunak to make the excise tax system for Alc be based on the strength rather than volume. This subtle change was devastating for the wine industry with yet more UK Brexit red tape.

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 3d

On the Languedoc we have added to the range with St Chinain Red which will compliment the long standing and excellent white from the same Wine aop and producer Calmel Joseph.

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 3d

This week we launch 6 new wines into the Waitrose Cellar range. 5 wines from Cote Dor and one Red from Languedoc. The two whites are from Burgundy world famous Cotes de Beaune and three red which come from the Cotes de Nuits. My personal favourite is the Bony Gachot Nuits St George Pinot Noir.

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 3d

Watch this little video if you’re after these rather good white burgundies. They are now live at Waitrose cellar.

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 4d

She agreed with the memo…

Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 4d

My point was that they have created their “shortfall” because of bad policies and not understanding the implications of taxing other sectors too much like excise on wine. Luffer curve in other words…

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 4d

For those that haven’t worked it out the Excise loss is £84,000,000 on a 7% drop. So her poor judgement when she knew it was the wrong thing to do is something you’re still going to pay for. Let that sink in.

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 4d

And then this evening. You’re being screwed by the elites again folks…

www.theguardian.com/money/2025/o...

Reeves considers breaking manifesto pledge with income tax rise to fill £30bn gap

Exclusive: Treasury discussions include possibly adding 1p to basic rate or raising higher or additional tax rates

www.theguardian.com

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Daniel Lambert @daniellambertwines.bsky.social · 4d

Not sure I did…😂😂