Our wine-producing friends in Europe are coming off the back of a very difficult vintage and we’re still waiting to hear what the full repercussions will be. Because we deal with smaller producers who rarely compromise on quality, I suspect the vintage to produce some really interesting wines but equally low yielding crops. This, coupled with the added expense of battling the difficult conditions, may well push the price up. Rest assured that we will be working hard to ensure that, firstly, the quality of the wine does not slip, and secondly, that our customers will not be hit hard with steep price increases. Very much a case of ‘watch this space’ for now though I’m afraid. <br /> <br />That aside, I hope you enjoy the case, and wish you all the best for the coming year.</p>