Chris Losh

2 weeks ago | harpers.co.uk | Chris Losh

HomeAnalysis & Insights By Chris LoshPublished:  13 June, 2025Storage is the shock absorber of the wine trade: necessary but hidden, the unglamorous element that you don’t think about until it starts to go wrong. Access to this article is restricted. You need to have a valid subscription to access this content. If you already have a subscription please log in. Subscribe Subscribe today for unrestricted access to ALL content and receive all email newsletters.

2 weeks ago | decanter.com | Chris Losh

Trends come and go in wine, just as they do in fashion. If the 1990s were about gleaming stainless steel in the winery and vineyards as immaculately coiffed as a prize poodle, so the shift of the last ten to fifteen years has been back towards something less controlled. In the winery, it means old oak and natural ferments; in the fields, it’s more unruly vines, vegetation in between the rows and – crucially – the absolute minimum of (or even zero) spraying.

Feb 17, 2025 | harpers.co.uk | Chris Losh

HomeAnalysis & Insights By Chris LoshPublished:  17 February, 2025Hospitality events are way behind the curve when it comes to their alcohol-free drinks offering, according to a new report published by the team at Club Soda. It shines a spotlight on a sclerotic system in which wholesalers, distributors, venues, event organisers and caterers express good intentions in the area yet routinely underdeliver. Access to this article is restricted.

Feb 10, 2025 | decanter.com | Chris Losh

Arguably the biggest changes in wine over the last decade have not come in the bottle, but in the accessibility of the wineries themselves. It’s not that long ago that visits used to be largely of the ‘phone ahead, cross your fingers and hope for the best’ variety. Now the vast majority of producers are open for tastings and tours, while websites make booking a doddle. It’s safe to say, however, that not all visits are created equal.

Feb 5, 2025 | dryatlas.com | Chris Losh |Dry Atlas

By Chris Losh, Co-Founder of the World Alcohol-Free AwardsOne of the most striking aspects of non-alcoholic growth has been its speed. When Seedlip launched a decade ago, it was hailed as a trailblazer. Today, there are hundreds of non-alcoholic botanical spirits alone—most of that growth happening in just the past few years. That rapid expansion is why we founded the World Alcohol-Free Awards in 2022.