OUTSTANDING RETAILER OF THE YEAR Winner
Jeroboams
The big win went to a retailer which, in the judges’ words, has ‘really upped its game in the last few years’. Both in-store and online, Jeroboams offers a delightful and ever-improving wine experience, as well as personable service and an excellent range.
JUDGES’ CHOICE Winner
London Sake
Runner-up Sip Champagnes London Sake does an outstanding job across education, online operations and retail, inspiring people to experiment and navigate what they term ‘the often mysterious world of sake’. Sip Champagnes is a dynamic new presence on the UK wine scene and well worth looking into.
SUPERMARKET Winner
Booths
Runner-up Waitrose It’s been a strong year for Booths, both in terms of sales and profitability but also progress, having opened a wine bar in Lytham, Lancashire, and introduced new fine wine concepts in Ilkley, Ripon and Windermere. The (growing) list is excellent, and the focus on sustainability and the local communities is laudable. Waitrose remains an excellent supermarket for wine.
NATIONAL WINE SHOP Winner
Majestic Wine
Continuing its laudable renaissance, Majestic’s range is once again a joy to peruse, from classics to new-wave bottles. The retailer is supporting diversity initiatives and charity, running tastings, helping recycle corks, and it recently launched a new Wine Club focusing on themed cases four times a year for subscribing members.
REGIONAL WINE SHOP – CENTRAL ENGLAND Winner
Mr & Mrs Fine Wine – The Wine Bank
Runner-up Hattersley Wines With its 700-strong list, Enomatic dispensers for sampling, and regular tastings, The Wine Bank in Southwell, East Midlands, is certainly worth a visit. Bakewell, Derbyshire-based Hattersley has pivoted
