Kim Wilson
Founder and Managing Director
About us
Championing better business in wine distribution
How we got here
Doing things differently since 2014
We’re wine importers, first and foremost, but we’re not your average supplier.
Since day one, we’ve been on a mission to offer something different to the UK wine trade.
That means two things: sourcing exciting wines from first-class producers who share our values, and providing a seamless service built on doing better for our partners, our customers, and the planet.
Our agile business model involves three dynamic and respected family-run winery partners who are fully invested in our future. This allows us to directly supply better quality and better value to our customers.
Today, we work with 50 brilliant, largely family-owned producers across 13 countries in a diverse portfolio that offers something for everyone.
We are a business that moves at speed, spots trends early, innovates constantly and always puts service first.
We are driven by an ethos of continual improvement, always looking for ways to enhance our offering, our service, our supply chain and our overall impact.
Timeline
What we stand for
Mission
To champion better business in wine distribution by providing excellent customer service, investing in workplace wellbeing, reducing our impact on the environment and nurturing strong partner relationships.
Vision
To discover and distribute great value and quality wines that UK consumers will love in a way that upholds the commitments we’ve made to our partners, employees and our planet.
Culture
Our collaborative, tenacious team drives us to discover and exceed expectations. We push boundaries to deliver exceptional results for our partners, customers and employees.
How we operate
Our day-to-day considerations
We care about the ripple effect of every decision we make – on our team, our community, our customers and the planet. So we try to do something about it. We use frameworks like B Corp, ISO 14001 environmental certification or BRCGS Agents and Brokers accreditation to hold ourselves to the highest standards.
Our goal is to make it straightforward for wine producers to ship and sell wine in the UK. We use everything at our disposal: extensive market knowledge, data analysis, consumer insight and sustainability expertise. We share this with our wine producer partners, and together we use it to stay ahead of what UK wine consumers are looking for.
Streamlining logistics and handling admin – we get bottles where they need to be and in front of UK wine consumers. Building brands, meeting wholesale demand, offering solutions and growing together with our distribution partners – that’s what we’re here for.
Industry recognition
Respected in the trade
IWC Medium Agent of the Year 2025
The Drinks Business Distribution Company of the Year 2023
Our values
The foundation of everything we do
Dedicated to our service, product safety, quality and social responsibility.
Determined to deliver wines that exceed expectation.
When people come together, great things happen.
The endurance to keep pushing boundaries.
Our word is our promise.
Our people
A strategic management team
Andy Hurst
Finance Director
Mark Juggins
Head of Off Trade
Tim Carlisle
Head of Independents
Alastair Green
Operations Manager
Careers
Want to get stuck in?
We have ambitious plans for the future, and we’re often looking for talented, driven individuals to grow with us. If you don’t see an opening advertised right now, please keep an eye on this page for new opportunities.