Decanter Retailer Awards 2022 Shortlist introduced

September 13, 2022

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An indispensable information to the most effective wine retailers, on-line retail, wine specialists and wine assist companies within the UK, the Decanter Retailer Awards 2022 Shortlist has been revealed.

A extremely aggressive yr, with entries epitomising the distinctive alternative shoppers have in terms of shopping for wine within the UK, the 2022 version of the Decanter Retailer Awards noticed the judging panel develop with six impartial specialists reviewing entries.

The judging course of isn’t simple, and that in many circumstances, commented chairman Peter Richards MW, ‘the problem was narrowing down the shortlist to acceptable numbers; so robust had been the entries.

‘And it wasn’t simply individuals doing the identical issues higher,’ he continued. ‘There was such selection on present, actual creativeness and ambition from the retailers throughout various actions and platforms.’

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This yr noticed 4 new judges be a part of the panel, providing recent insights on the nation’s vibrant wine retail scene, together with Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW, Simon Area MW, Leona de Pasquale and Vidya Narasimhan.

Impressed by the prime quality of all of the entrants, wine educator, author and first-time Retailer Awards choose Leona de Pasquale commented, ‘it was a privilege to learn by means of the implausible “behind the scene” tales and watch the movies offered. I used to be amazed by all the hassle many retailers, throughout the UK, put into participating with their inner and exterior clients. They discovered progressive methods, similar to one-stop procuring, unique academic content material, embracing new expertise, and at all times striving to seek out the most effective worth merchandise for his or her clients regardless of the influence of Brexit and post-pandemic financial challenges.’

Simon Area MW was equally impressed, noting the variety of the entry pool, with stalwarts sitting comfortably alongside lesser recognized names. He added, ‘It’s a testomony to the burgeoning status of the Decanter Retail Awards that it was in a position to encourage such various entries and a mirrored image of the standard of the categorisation itself in that it afforded all names, giant or small, the potential to shine.’

Captivated by a number of the Shortlist candidates, Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW applauded the ‘ingenuity of a number of the en-premier campaigns’ and the specialist retailers’ sector, noting, ‘It’s fairly a feat to have the ability to supply the breadth of wines from a number of the extra distinctive nations in addition to discover a consumer base for these wines.’

New for 2022, the award’s wine store and multi-store classes had been judged and awarded by area to finest replicate expertise throughout the nation. Inspired by the regional entries, wine guide Vidya Narasimhan commented, ‘It’s been heart-warming to examine retailers in areas outdoors London who’ve collaborated with native companies to interact with the area people and to revive the native financial system.’

And with years of expertise judging the Decanter Retailer Awards, Laura Clay sums it up: ‘I really imagine there isn’t wherever on the planet which may compete with the standard and variety of the UK’s wine retailers. Wine lovers listed here are very blessed.’

In assist of the drinks business, and for a 3rd yr operating, all income from the Decanter Retailer Awards 2022 will probably be donated to UK drinks business charities. Study extra about final yr’s donation right here.

Beneath uncover this yr’s Shortlist, with excellent retailers to assist and rejoice throughout the nation…

Last outcomes will probably be introduced on Tuesday twenty seventh and Wednesday twenty eighth September at 11am BST on @Decanter and @Decanterawards Instagram tales and Twitter, adopted by full outcomes on Decanter.com and in Decanter journal’s November 2022 Concern, on sale fifth October. Scroll right down to see which classes will probably be introduced on the twenty seventh and twenty eighth.

Decanter Retailer Awards 2022 Shortlist

Regional Classes

Finest Regional Wine Store – London Shortlist

Highbury Vintners
Philglas & Swiggot (Battersea Department)
Davy’s Wine Store (Greenwich Department)
Noble Inexperienced Wines

Finest Regional Wine Store – South West England Shortlist

EW Wines
Grape and Grain Wine Retailers

Finest Regional Wine Store – Central England Shortlist

Hattersley Wines Ltd
Mr & Mrs Advantageous Wine – The Wine Financial institution

Finest Regional Wine Store – North East England Shortlist

Carruthers & Kent
Home of Townend

Finest Regional Multi-Retailer – London Shortlist

Humble Grape
Jeroboams
Lea & Sandeman
Made in Little France
Philglas & Swiggot
The Good Wine Store

Finest Regional Multi-Retailer – Central England Shortlist

Cambridge Wine Retailers
Tanners Wine Retailers

Specialist Classes

Finest Specialist Retailer Bordeaux Shortlist

Bordeaux Index
Goedhuis & Co Advantageous Wine Retailers
Home of Townend

Finest Specialist Retailer Burgundy Shortlist

Goedhuis & Co Advantageous Wine Retailers
Home of Townend

Finest Specialist Retailer Central & Japanese Europe Shortlist

Better of Hungary
Novel Wines

Finest Specialist Retailer Champagne & Glowing Shortlist

Bordeaux Index
Cambridge Wine Retailers
Lea & Sandeman
Majestic Wine
Sip Champagnes
Waitrose & Companions

Finest Specialist Retailer England & Wales Shortlist

Grape Britannia
The English Vine
Waitrose & Companions
Wickhams

Finest Specialist Retailer Germany Shortlist

Justerini & Brooks
The Good Wine Store
The WineBarn

Finest Specialist Retailer Italy Shortlist

Bat and Bottle Wine Retailers
Goedhuis & Co Advantageous Wine Retailers
Impartial Wine
Justerini & Brooks
Jeroboams
The Wine Society

Finest Specialist Retailer Portugal Shortlist

Majestic Wine
The Wine Society

Finest Specialist Retailer South & Regional France Shortlist

Made in Little France
The Wine Society
Wickhams

Finest Specialist Retailer South Africa Shortlist

Majestic Wine
Museum Wines

Finest Specialist Retailer Spain Shortlist

Flavours of Spain (L’Oculto)
Highbury Vintners
The Sourcing Desk
The Tapas Room
Ultracomida

Finest Specialist Retailer Candy & Fortified Shortlist

Cambridge Wine Retailers
Classic Wine and Port Ltd

Finest Specialist Retailer USA Shortlist

ALLY Wines
Pacific Wines
Roberson Wine
Wanderlust Wine

Wine Assist Providers

Finest En Primeur Marketing campaign Shortlist

Goedhuis & Co Advantageous Wine Retailers (Bordeaux Marketing campaign)
Justerini & Brooks (Bordeaux Marketing campaign)
Davy’s Wine Retailers (Burgundy Marketing campaign)
Goedhuis & Co Advantageous Wine Retailers (Burgundy Marketing campaign)
Justerini & Brooks (Burgundy Marketing campaign)

Finest Subscription Wine Membership

Bat and Bottle Wine Retailers
Highbury Vintners
London Sake
Majestic Wine
Mummy Wine Membership
Bare Wines UK
Philglas & Swiggot
Sip Champagnes
The Little Advantageous Wine Firm
The Sourcing Desk
Vinoteca

Judges’ Selection & Excellent Wine Retailer of the 12 months

Judges’ Selection is awarded on the judges’ discretion to focus on a retailer who’s doing one thing totally different, progressive and artistic. There is no such thing as a shortlist for this class, however each entrant is taken into account. This class contains one runner-up and one winner.

Excellent Wine Retailer of the 12 months is awarded to at least one retailer solely and is chosen from all entrants in all classes. This award is given to the retailer who, within the eyes of our panel of judges, has delivered the most effective wine retail expertise for UK shoppers between 1 June 2021 and 31 Might 2022. There is no such thing as a shortlist for this class.

Winners will probably be introduced on Tuesday twenty seventh and Wednesday twenty eighth September at 11am BST on @Decanter and @Decanterawards Instagram tales and Twitter, adopted by full outcomes on Decanter.com

Winners introduced on Tuesday 27 September: Specialist Retailers & Wine Assist Providers

Winners introduced on Wednesday 28 September: Regional, Nationwide, On-line, Newcomer, Inexperienced Champion, Hybrid, Digital, Judges’ Selection & Excellent Retailer of the 12 months

See the Decanter Retailer Awards 2021 winners

Decanter Retailer Awards homepage

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