LWC has secured a prestigious top spot in Harpers Wine & Spirit Magazine’s Top 50 Drinks Wholesalers list, leaping over 40 places to number two.
A highly anticipated industry feature voted for by the trade, the Harpers ‘Top 50’ list recognises and champions the best in drinks wholesaling in the UK, with nominees needing to meet a vast criterion before being considered by the judging panel.
Homing in on entrants that demonstrated a clear track record of going the extra mile, quality of offering, service, support and efficiency of supply, judges noted LWC as 'a force to be reckoned with in the trade', our ‘unrelenting commitment to great service’ and our ‘innovative’ and ‘forward looking ethos,’ as well as our vast product portfolio.
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Shaun Healy, Wine Director for LWC commented: “We are absolutely thrilled to announce our 2024 position in the Harpers’ Top 50 Drinks Wholesaler list. Harpers Wine & Spirit Magazine is a wine institution, and a resource that the industry looks to for guidance, information, and a consistently reliable, unbiased view.
“To be recognised as one the UK’s 50 best drinks wholesalers is - in itself – a tremendous achievement. But to come second, and to be pipped at the post by the highly respected Liberty, is a true testament to the skills of our incredible teams, and something we will be celebrating for a long time.
“LWC has been on an extraordinary journey over the last few years, growing, refining, and adapting as a business. And a renewed, razor sharp focus on wine has played a pivotal role in this. With just under 1000 wines in our portfolio, over 30 WSET-qualified experts out in the field and 18 depots nationwide, we really do offer something for everyone. Our badge of honour is our customer service and the flexibility we are able to provide, and this is a big part of what makes LWC different.
“Thank you to our incredible teams and our customers that trust us day in, day out, to deliver. From the working men’s clubs to the Michelin star restaurants, thank you for choosing us as your trusted drinks partner, and here’s to getting to number one!”
In addition to its Harper’s accolade, LWC also swept the board earlier in the year at the 2024 Sommelier Wine Awards, scooping 74 medals and almost doubling its success at the 2020 awards. A full list of these medal-winning wines can be found in our SWA 2024 Medal Winners article.
For more information on LWC’s wine portfolio or services, please contact your local depot who will be more than happy to help.