Following being named the UK's Best Drinks Supplier, we're thrilled to have scooped the Classic Regions Merchant of the Year title at the 2019 Sommelier Wine Awards! It's a great privilege to receive this award and a testament to the inspiring producers we work with.
"We are extremely proud that Matthew Clark has won this new award as it justifies the work our wine buying team has done. We've added new exciting producers and wines to our classic regions portfolio while also working with our long-standing producers to ensure we have the best ranges available for the UK on-trade market", said Simon Jerrome, our Head of Wine Procurement.
The title capped off a Sommelier Wine Awards that delivered us a record number of medals and our highest ever number of gold medal wines. These cover a range of new and exciting wines, which our buyers have worked tirelessly to find, combined with old favourites from our trusted producers. All of this year's medal-winning wines are available to view in our latest wine list.
Gold medal winners in full:
Code
|
Wine
|
Producer
|
Vintage
|
35055 |
Petaluma Hanlin Hill Riesling |
Accolade |
2016 |
35056 |
Petaluma Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay |
Accolade |
2016 |
13291 |
Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupin, J. Moreau et Fils |
Boisset |
2016 |
29328 |
Côte de Beaune-Villages, Les Abbesses, Bouchard Aîné & Fils |
Boisset |
2016 |
37592 |
Mommessin Les Grandes Mises, Beaujolais-Villages |
Boisset |
2017 |
13289 |
Petit Chablis, J. Moreau et Fils |
Boisset |
2017 |
35935 |
Dalva 20 Year Old Tawny Port |
C. da Silva Vinhos |
NV |
25954 |
Château Fonsèche, Haut-Médoc |
Chateau Lamothe |
2012 |
11155 |
Château Lamothe-Cissac, Haut-Médoc |
Chateau Lamothe |
2014 |
25816 |
Château Teyssier, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru |
Chateau Teyssier |
2015 |
37128 |
Chateau Thenac Rouge |
Chateau Thenac |
2012 |
35796 |
Valdubón Reserva Ribera del Duero |
Copestick |
2014 |
28329 |
Fantinel 'One & Only' Single Vineyard Prosecco Brut |
Fantinel |
2018 |
31597 |
Casa Vista Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley |
Felix Solis |
2018 |
37461 |
Comte de Chamberi Brut |
Felix Solis |
NV |
25551 |
Vavasour Pinot Noir, Awatere Valley |
Foley Family Vineyards |
2016 |
34298 |
Gavi Ca’ Bianca |
GIV |
2017 |
31599 |
Primus Carmenère, Colchagua Valley |
Gonzalez Byass |
2017 |
35954 |
Greyfriars Rosé, England |
Greyfriars |
NV |
27083 |
Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Ursules, Domaine Louis Jadot |
Hatch |
2012 |
23711 |
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch |
Hatch |
2015 |
31532 |
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch |
Hatch |
2017 |
23710 |
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Shiraz, Stellenbosch |
Hatch |
2015 |
12098 |
Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch |
Hatch |
2018 |
11087 |
Taittinger Brut Réserve NV |
Hatch |
NV |
11104 |
Taittinger Brut Vintage |
Hatch |
2013 |
11105 |
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut |
Hatch |
2007 |
11106 |
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Brut Rosé |
Hatch |
2006 |
12101 |
Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Brut NV |
Laurent Perrier |
NV |
11116 |
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut NV |
Laurent Perrier |
NV |
23046 |
Luis Felipe Edwards Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley |
LFE |
2018 |
33962 |
Tenuta Fiorebelli "Cabaletta", Rosso delle Venezie |
Orion |
2016 |
33920 |
Paco & Lola Lolo Tree Albariño, Rías Baixas |
Paco y Lola |
2018 |
35786 |
Regio Cantina Aglianico del Vulture |
Piccini |
2014 |
35789 |
Torre Mora Scalunera Etna Rosso |
Piccini |
2015 |
33966 |
Quinta das Arcas Arca Nova Alvarinho, Minho |
Quinta das Arcas |
2017 |
25088 |
Salentein Barrel Selection Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza |
Salentein |
2017 |
25085 |
Salentein Primus Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza |
Salentein |
2015 |
50012 |
Santa Rita 120 Merlot |
Santa Rita |
2017 |
29960 |
Pecorino Abruzzo, Bianchi Grilli, Organic, Torre dei Beati |
Torre dei Beati |
2017 |
30472 |
Chianti Classico, Riserva Agostino Petri da Vicchiomaggio |
Vicchiomaggio |
2016 |
You can find more information about the wines we stock here. If you want to stock any of the wines mentioned, click here to place an order online now, or here to request an account with us; and don’t forget we’re here to support you with everything you need to ensure that your wine range is a success, from free menu design and print services to staff training.