Wine agency Barwell & Jones has appointed two additional national account managers to its sales team in a bid to gain new distribution in key regions.

Scotland-based Michelle Barrie joined Barwell & Jones on October 1 and has previously held senior sales roles with González Byass and Laurent Perrier. Andy Boothroyd, who is based in the north of England, will start at Barwell & Jones on Novemeber 1 and has held senior sales roles at PLB Group, HwCg and Boutinot.

Steve Gerrard, managing director of Barwell & Jones, said: "This is an exciting time for Barwell & Jones as we invest and expand. Both Michelle and Andy bring a wealth of experience and will assist us in allowing our exciting and varied portfolio to reach a wider audience."

Barwell & Jones has a focused portfolio of 12 premium wineries, carefully chosen for their wines of style and character, including Castillo Perelada, Viña Morandé, Miolo and Bodegas Tobia.