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Published: 06 October, 2025
Two quite quirky facts about LWC come as a bit of a surprise, not least given the scale and success of what has grown over 45 years to become the UK’s largest independent drinks wholesaler. The first is that the company was born in – or at least because of – a pub in Edale, Derbyshire, initially being set up to self-supply drinks to the satisfaction of The Old Nag’s Head’s new owner and others like him. The second is that LWC simply stands for Licensed Wholesale Company, with founder (and pub owner) Robin Gray clearly not overly concerned about creating a market-slick name. This, though, is a company that clearly ‘does what it says on the tin’, and from those modest origins still continues to grow.
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Published: 02 October, 2025
Wine and spirits distributor Enotria has announced the onboarding of Mendoza’s Catena and Catena Zapata to its portfolio from 1 January 2026 onwards.
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Published: 30 September, 2025
Wine importer Hallgarten & Novum Wines has announced the hiring of Julien Lever to the newly created role of head of operations.
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Published: 29 September, 2025
Premium wine distributor Fells has announced the addition of Mendoza’s Bodega Lagarde to its portfolio.
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Published: 23 September, 2025
At Bancroft’s Autumn + Winter Edit, exciting producers recently added to the importer’s portfolio, showcased their wines to the trade.
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Published: 16 September, 2025
At Hatch Mansfield’s portfolio tasting at the glitzy Institute of Directors, established producers and upstart projects were the order of the day.
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Published: 15 September, 2025
Liberty Wines has announced new distribution agreements with two Spanish producers. The importer is adding Ribeira Sacra’s Adega Algueira and Tenerife’s Ocampo to its offering.
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Published: 12 September, 2025
Independent supplier Alliance Wine is now the exclusive UK distributor for Bodegas Dominio de Cair, a leading Ribera del Duero winery.
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Published: 09 September, 2025
Nutbourne Vineyards, the West Sussex winery, has partnered with Bancroft Wines.
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Published: 08 September, 2025
As Amber Beverage starts to build Zanin’s portfolio of liqueurs and spirits in the UK, Andrew Catchpole meets the teams to discuss how and why this new partnership has been launched.
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Published: 04 September, 2025
Quinta do Pôpa is partnering with Bancroft Wines, which will be distributing the Douro estate’s portfolio in the UK.
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Published: 22 August, 2025
Museum Wines has announced that, after over a decade of operating from a converted barn in Tarrant Hinton, Dorset, it is relocating to Salisbury, Wiltshire, in September.
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Published: 20 August, 2025
Flint Wines has become the exclusive importer to the UK of wines from Napa Valley’s Realm Cellars, which is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines and Bordeaux-style blends, with pre-orders available from September.
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Published: 20 August, 2025
Majestic Wine Group has announced that CEO of Entoria&Coe Julian Momen is set retire and step down from the position at the end of September. Momen will remain in an advisory role until early 2026.
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Importer Bancroft Wines has announced the addition of Oakridge Wines from Australia’s Yarra Valley to its portfolio.
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Independent wholesaler LWC has opened a 74,500sq ft state-of-the-art distribution depot in Knowsley, Merseyside, in what it says is “a major investment in the region and setting a new standard for service and sustainability”.
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Davy’s Wine Merchants has announced a new system allowing for the automated production of technical sheets for wines across its entire trade portfolio.
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Hallgarten & Novum Wines has added 18 new team members in a move that means it has boosted its numbers by nearly 50% in the last 18 months.
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The Sommelier Wine Awards 2025 results for the Merchant Awards and Producer Awards categories are now revealed, both online and in this month’s print edition of Harpers.
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Hallgarten & Novum Wines has entered a strategic partnership with Champagne Gosset, becoming the exclusive distributor of its portfolio to the UK hospitality and retail sectors.
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