Members
Our members are our lifeblood and play an important role in the future of the association, members are from retail, distribution, manufacturing, hospitality, logistics and passionate individuals willing to dedicate time to the further growth of the industry.
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Established in 1980, Boutinot is an award-winning international wine business based in the UK. With a portfolio of over 800 wines, we are exclusive agents for approximately 150 producers around the world and notably, have our own wine production sites in both the northern and southern hemispheres.
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Great Bear Distribution formed in 1994 are a leading 3rd Party UK Logistics business providing nationwide dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions for International Blue chip clients. We manage over 3 million sq. ft - 22 warehouse locations, and operate 150 modern commercial vehicles.
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Halewood International is one of the largest independent manufacturers and distributors of alcoholic drinks in the UK.
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hangingditch is Manchester’s only city centre independent wine and spirit specialist. We opened in July 2008 and the shop is modelled on a “vinoteca” concept. Wines by the glass are available from a rotating selection or by the bottle for retail price plus a fixed £6 corkage. Locally roasted coffee, bottled beers, soft drinks and speciality spirits are also available.
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Kingsland Wines & Spirits - Independent supplier of wine and spirits, specialising in providing a complete supply chain solution.
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We are an award winning drinks supplier who offer our nationwide customer base of hotels, restaurants, pubs and clubs an unrivalled range of 4,000 drink products supported by unique on-trade expertise.
To find out what our award winning services can offer you, contact us on 0844 822 3901 or visit us at www.matthewclark.co.uk
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Parfetts are a trade only food drink and tobacco business serving the needs of independent retailers and caterers. They operate from six depots, in Stockport, Aintree (Liverpool), Anfield (Liverpool), Halifax, Sheffield and Somercotes (Alfreton, Derby). They sell a wide range of Wines, Spirits Beers and Ciders and have a number of Own Brand offerings including Prince Consort Spirits, Scandia Lager, Joseph Jones Bitter and Vintners Collection Wines.
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Rumpus is a dynamic Manchester based communications agency specialising in the wines and spirits trade.
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Willoughby’s has over 150 years experience offering wines from all over the world, delivered straight to you. Part of JW Lees Brewery, based in Middleton, Manchester.
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The Wine & Spirit Education Trust is the largest global provider of education and qualifications in the field of wines and spirits and is approved in the UK by the National Qualifications Framework. WSET was established over 40 years ago, and in the 2009/2010 academic year over 27,000 candidates sat a WSET examination. WSET currently has qualifications in 55 countries in 16 languages
Our website is: www.wsetglobal.com
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The Wine Standards Branch is part of the Food Standards Agency and enforces EU wine regulations in the UK and manages the UK Vineyard Register. Its enforcement responsibilities apply to all premises and traders within the production and marketing chain, including wholesalers, warehouses and vineyards.
The North West Regional Inspector is Brian Smith and he is contactable on brian.smith2@foodstandards.gov.uk
