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Regional Categories Best Regional Multi-Store – London The Online Tasting Co also continues to do good work in this sphere. The Wine Society delivers an impressive range and quantity of virtual wine events that is ‘in a league of its own’, according to one judge. While it’s been a joy to resume normal life and wine events in person, there remains a demand for virtual wine experiences. M&S earned praise for its ambitious Collection line, encouraging customers to trade up. The Wine Society won among many strong entries for not only the impressive breadth and depth of its 83-strong The Society range but also its willingness to innovate, as seen in its revamped packaging including right-weighting of bottles and the introduction of ‘bag in box’ for key lines. Jesmond is an excellent new wine shop in Newcastle. ‘Great range, brave choices, lots of wines by the glass,’ added another. ‘Seriously impressive for such a new player on the scene,’ said one judge. The Sourcing Table also drew much praise for its well-designed site and emphasis on education and events.Ĭambridge merchant Amphora opened in 2022 but has hit the ground running to such an extent that you hardly believe it’s so young. ‘They’re engaging well with a younger generation,’ said one judge. In a strong field, Perfect Cellar was praised for its very ‘swish new site, direct sourcing, virtual sommelier, interesting app and growing range’. Tanners is an impressive operation with a ‘small merchant mentality’ Small Online Retailer of the Year More shops, revamped wine ranges, charitable endeavours, excellent buyers, the focus on value and sustainability – ‘very impressive’. It’s so encouraging to see Majestic getting back to where it belongs as a key player in nationwide UK retail. Waitrose remains an excellent supermarket from which to buy wine. ‘Great to see M&S back on form,’ said one judge, citing growing sales, an overhauled wine range featuring diversity as well as value, and much improved customer experience, including the introduction of Enomatic machines. Aspen & Meursault represents an alternative approach: an innovative London hybrid wine bar and shop taking a refreshing and original approach to wine. Judges’ Choice of the YearĪs one judge put it, Tanners is ‘a great family business, a traditional merchant but with a modern twist – well worth discovering’.

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‘They’re the full package in terms of value, service and range,’ was one judge’s pithy summary of The Wine Society, worthy winner of the big gong. We should all raise a glass to them.ĭecanter Retailer Awards: The 2023 winners Outstanding Wine Retailer of the Year

March releases on the Place de Bordeaux 2023īrowse through these names, glass of wine in hand, and it’s hard not to feel a genuine sense of excitement, pride and awe at what these outstanding people are doing for wine in the UK.

September fine wine releases on La Place de Bordeaux 2023.