A wine-lover’s guide to sober October October 15, 2024 I may be biased given it is my career and passion, but wine really is an incredible drink. Even given my love of the drink however, I can fully support and applaud (if often from a distance) those choosing to curb their intake. In the recent report by KAM it was revealed that 74% of [...]
Libby takes her favourite Naked Wines on the road. This week: Hide October 9, 2024 Rarely do I decline an invitation to Hide, the Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking Piccadilly and Green Park, but especially not when at the behest of David Baker, Founder of Hermitage Cognac, to “try something special”. In truth it seems unfair to call him merely a “Founder” of a brand, as Cognac is clearly his calling, his [...]
Half term is here – grab the wine October 8, 2024 For parents, it probably feels like school has only just begun after the long summer holidays – but here we are headed for half-term. Wine is part of my survival strategy. There are some excellent vineyards to visit and stay at, even with children in tow, and certain places go above and beyond to entertain [...]
Libby’s Naked Diary – Libby takes her Naked Wines on the road. This week: Chillin’ in a hot tub October 2, 2024 Libby takes her Naked Wines on the road. This week: Chillin’ in a hot tub An outdoor hot tub is one of my favourite happy places. Let me sink my limbs into its warm, watery depths and I shall happily marinade there as the brilliant sunshine slides into sunset and the steam rises into the [...]
How to bring a little Autumn romance through fine wine October 1, 2024 The evenings are creeping in and the end of ‘Brat Summer’ heralds the start of ‘Cuffing Season’. For those not in the know, Cuffing Season is defined as the time that people, consciously or unconsciously, look for a romantic partner to keep them warm over the autumn, colder months – typically from October until Valentine’s [...]
Become a Naked Wines Angel and build your wine portfolio September 26, 2024 Become a Naked Wines Angel and build your wine portfolio Some pairings are just meant to be. Sauternes and Stilton, Sancerre and goats’ cheese, roast lamb and Syrah – they are a natural fit, enhancing and elevating each other to heavenly new heights of deliciousness. Now, I can finally reveal a tasty, brand-new pairing coming [...]
Naked Wines boss ‘excited about the future’ as the company goes ‘back to basics’ August 30, 2024 Over the last year, Naked Wines has undergone a painful restructuring process, with measures to reduce costs, stock, and advertising spending in what it called a “pivot to profit.” In December 2023, the company warned that it might not be able to pay its debts if it didn’t manage to make a turnaround work. Now, [...]
Naked Wines ‘in much better shape’ despite further losses August 28, 2024 Online wine seller Naked Wines has reported a slump in profit and a higher loss despite “significant strides” made over the past few months to restructure the business. Total sales fell by 18 per cent year on year to £290m in the 52 weeks ended 1 April 2024, while the company’s statutory loss before tax widened [...]
Naked Wines secures £47m boost as finance chief heads for exit July 9, 2024 Naked Wines has announced the departure of its chief financial officer as it secured a $60m (£47m) boost.
Naked Wines: Shares slump as refinancing rumours give investors jitters March 18, 2024 Shares in Naked Wines slumped close to seven per cent today as reports about a refinancing deal with debt advisers appeared to give investors jitters.