OUTSTANDING RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Winner
The Wine Society
A close call. ‘This was the year several retailers stepped up to be in contention for this top award,’ commented Andy Howard MW. But the sheer number and breadth of awards won by The Wine Society in this year’s competition told its own story. ‘Who doesn’t love them?!’ summarised Laura Clay, while judges noted their superb buying team, a range that displays not only wonderful diversity but also outstanding value, plus a fierce commitment to ongoing innovation and customer service. Celebrating the joy of wine is something The Wine Society does with aplomb.
JUDGES’ CHOICE Winner
Urban Craft Wines/The Online Wine Tasting Club
Runner-up Mummy Wine Club
Covid-19 has forced retailers to innovate. Tring-based The Online Wine Tasting Club has embraced the brief with more energy, imagination, and relish than most, developing a machine to send out mini-bag tasting packs and launching quirky online events and a subscription club.
Mummy Wine Club is, to quote one judge: ‘A brilliant concept – totally different, small-scale but with high-quality wines, enthusing people about wine with personality and style.’
NATIONAL WINE SHOP Winner
Majestic
Runner-up Tanners
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