Richard Siddle

London

Co-Founder and Editor at TheBuyer

Co-founder of @TheBuyer11 https://t.co/rsXYD1Qatb for on-trade & drinks industry decision makers. Loves LFC & Laurel & Hardy https://t.co/LIfugDZroG

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Articles

How Great Greek Wines Awards only picks best of the best in Greek wine

5 days ago | the-buyer.net | Richard Siddle

You have just announced the winners in the Great Greek Wines awards – what would you pick out as the main themes to come out of the awards? There isn’t a singular winner when it comes to variety or region, and that’s a story in itself. Yes, Santorini shines once again with 11 awarded wines, but the list extends far beyond. Vidiano — originating not only from Crete but also from other regions — is making a strong impression. Xinomavro appears across nearly all PDOs, in various styles.
How Great Greek Wine Awards only picks best of the best in Greek wine

5 days ago | the-buyer.net | Richard Siddle

You have just announced the winners in the Great Greek Wines awards – what would you pick out as the main themes to come out of the awards?**There isn’t a singular winner when it comes to variety or region, and that’s a story in itself. Yes, Santorini shines once again with 11 awarded wines, but the list extends far beyond. Vidiano — originating not only from Crete but also from other regions — is making a strong impression. Xinomavro appears across nearly all PDOs, in various styles.
Laura Rosenberger on how AI can transform how your business works

6 days ago | the-buyer.net | Richard Siddle

It is quite the leap to move from making and selling boxed wine to running an AI consultancy business? Have you always had an interest in technology? I would say I have always had a passing interest in technology. But when ChatGPT first came into everybody's lives in January 2023 I was immediately obsessed with what AI was going to do for business.
Debate: Why Prosecco DOC is a 'necessity' in premium wine market

1 week ago | the-buyer.net | Richard Siddle

First things first. The UK wine market relies enormously on sales of Prosecco DOC across both the on and off-trade. Demand reached an “all time high” in 2024 when 660 million of bottles were produced, with 114 million bottles exported to the UK, accounting for 21.10% of total Prosecco DOC exports. It’s why it’s hard to find a wine list that does not have at least one Prosecco DOC on it.
Top importers on why Provence continues to drive rosé sales

2 weeks ago | the-buyer.net | Richard Siddle

How do you consider Provence as a wine region you want to work with compared to five years ago? Matt Hennings says Provence rosé is incredibly important for its business We have been strong on Provence for quite a few years now. However, five years ago we couldn’t get enough of it during Covid and that very hot summer of 2020. Containers of premium names were flying around then. What has changed over that time?
How Saicho sparkling tea hopes to be a fine dining alternative to wine

2 weeks ago | the-buyer.net | Richard Siddle

What is your background and how did you get into the drinks industry? I grew up in Hong Kong and moved to the UK in 2008 to study food science at the University of Nottingham, where I later completed a PhD in flavour chemistry. It was during this time that I met my husband and co-founder of Saicho, Charlie. My fondness of food and drink extends beyond study. Charlie and I have a shared passion exploring flavours, cuisines and culture through culinary experiences.
How L’Aventure combines French winemaking with Californian terroir

3 weeks ago | the-buyer.net | Richard Siddle

America has long held a fascination for people across the world to go and seek their fame and fortune. But for Stephan Asseo the goal was not a desire to make copious amounts of money, but a winemaking call to follow his heart and find the right soils, terroir, and climate conditions to make and blend his two true passions - Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. A search that took him to wine regions and countries around the world, including Lebanon, Argentina, South Africa and Napa Valley.
How Te Kano is building a legacy for its wines, land and vineyards

3 weeks ago | the-buyer.net | Richard Siddle

Tell us about your background and why you wanted to become a wine producer? Keith and I both have roots in wine-growing regions - Keith from Hawkes Bay and I from near Napa Valley. While we never imagined owning a vineyard, our shared love for wine grew over time. I remember the moment I was converted to Pinot Noir. It was a bottle of 1989 Gevrey-Chambertin that Keith had hidden away in his bachelor flat in Washington DC and from then on, Pinot Noir became my obsession.
What the wine industry can learn from chopped up pineapples

3 weeks ago | londonwinefair.com | Richard Siddle

Did I read that right? Is that a serious question? You did and it is. Speaking at the recent Arena Savoy Lecture, Alex Demetriou, chief executive of Foodbuy, said people will happily pay £2.75 for a fifth of a pineapple that has been chopped up, rather than £1.25 for a full one. Because it is convenient and easy to eat. It is not just simply a chopped up pineapple. It is giving busy people an easy snack solution even though it makes no financial sense to buy it.
Sustainability in Drinks 2025 will provide more talks & support

3 weeks ago | the-buyer.net | Richard Siddle

You launched Sustainability in Drinks last autumn - how did you feel the first year went vs your hopes and expectations? The first year was a huge success with far more of an international reach than we’d anticipated.We had over 400 visitors, including the conference and exhibition, with visitors and speakers from eight different countries, including the US, the Nordics, New Zealand and Argentina.