Makarounas Winery joins the Bancroft Portfolio
Lenka Sedlackova MW, Senior Brand Manager of Bancroft Wines, comments, ‘We are very excited to expand our Hellenic wine portfolio with the addition of the fantastic Makarounas winery from Cyprus. Cypriot wine has made incredible strides forward in the past decade, as producers learn to realise the full potential of their unique indigenous grape varieties […]
Read MoreChâteau Saint-Maur joins the Bancroft Portfolio
James Snoxell, Fine Wine Buyer of Bancroft Wines, comments, ‘We are very much looking forward to working with the team at Château Saint-Maur. A Grand Cru Classé from Provence, Saint-Maur makes incredibly elegant, mineral wines which reflect the complex terroir of this beautiful estate. About Château Saint-Maur Owned by Roger Zannier, Château Saint-Maur is one […]
Read MoreCape Mentelle joins the Bancroft Portfolio
A leading estate from Western Australia’s Margaret River. Jon Worsley, CEO of Bancroft Wines, comments, “We are looking forward to working with the team and wines from such an iconic Margaret River winery. The team at Cape Mentelle share a very similar ethos to Bancroft – a love for the land and a deep […]
Read MoreUccelliera and Voliero join the Bancroft Portfolio
Two highly anticipated, terroir-focused projects from Montalcino. Nick Mason, Senior Buyer of Bancroft Wines comments, “We are proud to be bringing Andrea Cortonesi’s twin projects, Uccelliera and Voliero, to the UK. The finesse and poise of each wine from both labels is remarkable. Andrea’s Uccelliera can be described as ‘cult’ Brunello, the product of a lifetime using his […]
Read Moreēkhô Wines joins the Bancroft Wines Portfolio
Old-vine, volcanic Greek wines from Naxos. Lenka Sedlackova MW, Senior Brand Manager at Bancroft Wines, comments: “I am delighted to be adding ēkhô to our expanding Greek portfolio, we now proudly boast three top-tier producers who all represent the depth and diversity of Greek wines. It is always special to discover and follow new projects, especially ones as exciting as ēkhô. We have shipped […]
Read MoreAhrens Family Wines joins the Bancroft Wines Portfolio
Dynamic, small batch and terroir-driven wines from South Africa. Jilly Kinnear, Buyer at Bancroft Wines, comments: “I am delighted to welcome Ahrens Family Wines to the Bancroft family. Our wonderful South African portfolio is further strengthened by wines made with pure passion and expression. Albert Ahrens’ wines take you on a journey all over the Cape and capture, […]
Read MoreLagar da Condesa joins the Bancroft Wines Portfolio
Artisan, hand-crafted from Albariño from Rías Baixas. Lenka Sedlackova MW, Senior Brand Manager of Bancroft Wines, comments: “We are delighted to welcome Lagar da Condesa to Bancroft Wines and share their quality Albariño with our customers. Their addition adds further depth to our Spanish portfolio. Lagar da Condesa, founded in 2013 by the Gil family in Arcos da […]
Read MoreCantina Toblino joins the Bancroft Wines Portfolio
Outstanding, high-altitude wines from Trentino Alto Adige. Nick Mason, Senior Buyer of Bancroft Wines, comments: ‘We are delighted to welcome Cantina Toblino to our Italian portfolio. Bancroft usually champions family estates, but this modern thinking cooperative cannot be overlooked. Toblino, with 600+ members and over 900 hectares of vines, has great management and a clarity of […]
Read MoreBodegas Mustiguillo joins the Bancroft Wines Portfolio
Organically-farmed, pure expressions of the Mediterranean. Lenka Sedlackova MW, Senior Brand Manager of Bancroft Wines, comments: ‘We are delighted to be adding another little gem to our Spanish portfolio. We have always felt that the Spanish levante presented a gap in our portfolio. For me, the winery that forms a benchmark for quality and sustainability in […]
Read MoreTroupis Winery joins the Bancroft Portfolio
Award-winning, low intervention wines from Mantinia PDO. Lenka Sedlackova MW, Senior Brand Manager of Bancroft Wines comments: “We are delighted to expand our Greek portfolio, which includes Dougos in Thessaly, with the addition of Troupis Winery in Mantinia PDO. I have been a fan of Troupis ever since I first tasted the wines several years back. Being able to assess them blind year on […]
Read MoreBancroft Wines appoints new Head of Operations and Regional Sales Manager for the North & Midlands
Jon Worsley, CEO of Bancroft Wines comments: “As part of our long-term strategy, Bancroft has been looking to strengthen the business in sales and operations. I am pleased to announce two recent appointments: David McCowen who joins us as Head of Operations and Jessica Milner who will be championing sales in the North and Midlands. Operations impacts all […]
Read MoreJancis Robinson Tastes Through the Bancroft Portfolio
‘One day last month, 600 wines were on show in London Town. How to choose?’ – Jancis Robinson writes of the Bancroft Portfolio Tasting. Jancis offered high plaudits for the growing Bancroft Portfolio, tasting widely across Spain, Germany and South Africa. If you missed her article highlighting over 50 wines from last month’s big event, you can […]
Read MoreBancroft Wines CEO Jon Worsley Speaks to Harper’s on the future of the Industry
Bancroft Wines CEO Jon Worsley spoke to Harper’s on the future of the industry following the impact of Covid. Read the full article. For more information, contact: Hannah Van Susteren Head of [email protected]
Read MoreBancroft Wines Awarded IWC 2022 Medium Agent of the Year
We are excited to share that Bancroft Wines has been awarded 2022 Medium Agent of the Year by the IWC! The 2022 International Wine Challenge Awards took place Thursday 7th July. Bancroft Wines CEO, Jon Worsley, says “We are thrilled to be nominated for this award, given how well regarded the IWC is across the […]
Read MoreEuropean Classics Receive High Plaudits from Mike Turner at the Bancroft Portfolio Tasting
It was a delight to read Mike Turner’s review of our Bancroft Wines 2022 Portfolio Tasting for The Buyer. Many of our producers shone in his article in particular our classic European producers from France, Germany, Spain, and Austria, with a special mention of our fabulous Greek and Slovenian producers, a true testament to the quality, breadth, and style that our […]
Read MoreJohn Hutton appointed as consultant to Bancroft Sales & Buying Teams
Bancroft Wines is pleased to announce that John Hutton will be joining the team as a consultant to their sales and buying teams. As the former Managing Director and latterly Chairman of Fields, Morris & Verdin, John brings a wealth of industry experience to the growing Bancroft Team. Jon Worsley Bancroft’s CEO commented ‘it is great […]
Read MoreBancroft Wines Places 7th in Harper’s Top 50 Drinks Wholesalers 2022
We are so proud to have placed seventh in the Harper’s Top 50 Drinks Wholesalers Awards 2022. With the significant expansion of our portfolio, our customer base, and our team, this recognition truly reflects the hard work and dedication of the Bancroft team. View the full list of winners here. For more information, contact: Hannah […]
Read MoreQuinta da Pedra Alta Joins The Bancroft Portfolio
Modern interpretations of still and fortified wines from the Douro Valley “We are delighted at the addition of Quinta da Pedra Alta to the Bancroft portfolio” says Nick Mason, Senior Buyer at Bancroft Wines. These are refreshingly individualistic wines, sure to impress Bancroft’s on and off trade customers. This is a modern style of Portuguese […]
Read MoreVan Wyk Family Wines Joins The Bancroft Portfolio
Van Wyk Family Wines joins the Bancroft Portfolio ‘Bancroft is proud to be the importer of Constantia Glen wines, overseen by prizewinning winemaker Justin Van Wyk,’ says Jilly Kinnear, Buyer at Bancroft Wines. ‘Taking on the distribution of Justin’s highly personal project, Van Wyk Family Vineyards, is a great opportunity and privilege. These hugely elegant and expressive […]
Read MoreCasa E. di Mirafiore Joins The Bancroft Portfolio
For Immediate Release: Casa E di Mirafiore joins the Bancroft Portfolio “We are thrilled to announce the addition of Casa E di Mirafiore to our Italian portfolio which brings further dynamism and energy to our Piemontese offering” says Nick Mason, Buyer at Bancroft Wines, adding, “the resurrection of this great Barolo producer is one of […]
Read MoreBaleia Wines Joins The Bancroft Portfolio
Hailing from South Africa’s Southern Cape, we are thrilled to welcome Baleia Wines to the Bancroft portfolio. About Baleia Wines Established in 2009 by the Joubert family, their winemaking style is inspired by the Mediterranean climate. Their ethos is to create wines that reflect the unique terroir and elements of their remarkable location. In fact, Baleia is the only winery on the Lower Duiwenhoksrivier […]
Read MoreLyme Bay Joins The Bancroft Portfolio
For Immediate Release: Lyme Bay Winery joins the Bancroft Portfolio Jon Worsley, CEO of Bancroft Wines comments: “We are thrilled to be expanding our English wine portfolio with the addition of Lyme Bay Winery. There is no question in my mind of a rising interest and demand for English still wines and the Lyme Bay team’s […]
Read MoreJuliet Victor Joins The Bancroft Portfolio
Bancroft Wines and Tokaj winery Juliet Victor to team up for UK distribution of the winery’s single vineyard Furmints and sweet wines Lenka Sedlackova MW, Senior Brand Manager of Bancroft Wines comments: “We are delighted to be expanding our Eastern-European wine portfolio with the addition of our first Hungarian winery, Juliet Victor. Tokaj is a […]
Read MoreChapel Hill Joins The Bancroft Portfolio
Chapel Hill, McLaren Vale, joins the Bancroft Portfolio Jon Worsley, CEO of Bancroft Wines comments, “We are thrilled to announce that Chapel Hill has joined the Bancroft portfolio. Bancroft has long been known for its Australian portfolio, and adding an established and renowned McLaren Vale property only strengthens our offering.” Michael Fragos, CEO and Chief […]
Read MoreBancroft Wines Awarded IWC 2021 Medium Agent of the Year
We are excited to share that Bancroft Wines has been awarded 2021 Medium Agent of the Year by the IWC! The 2021 International Wine Challenge Awards took place Wednesday 30th June. Bancroft Wines CEO, Jon Worsley, says “We are thrilled to be nominated for this award, given how well regarded the IWC is across the […]
Read MoreThe Wine Merchant: Top 100 & Highly Commended
Last week, The Wine Merchant unveiled its Top 100 and Highly Commended wines of the year. With a record number of entries this year (over 800!), we are delighted to have three of our wines selected in the Top 100 and 16 to be Highly Commended by The Wine Merchant’s judging panel of 40 independent […]
Read MoreAndrew Will of Washington State joins the Bancroft Portfolio
We are pleased to announce that Andrew Will of Washington State joins the Bancroft Portfolio. Lenka Sedlackova MW, Senior Brand Manager of Bancroft Wines Comments: “We are excited to be expanding our US portfolio and working with our first Washington State winery. Andrew Will has a long history in the UK market, having been first […]
Read MoreFinca Decero of Mendoza, Argentina joins the Bancroft portfolio
Bancroft Wines is pleased to announce the latest addition to the growing portfolio, Finca Decero of Mendoza, Argentina. Previously imported by Berkmann Wine Cellars, this new distribution takes immediate effect. Nick Mason, buyer at Bancroft Wines comments: “We are very delighted to be working with Finca Decero. These hand-made, higher altitude, single-vineyard wines have beautiful […]
Read MoreExton Park, Hampshire sparkling wine producer, joins the Bancroft Portfolio
Bancroft Wines is pleased to announce the newest addition to its portfolio: the Hampshire sparkling wine producer, Exton Park. This will be the first time that Exton Park’s sparkling wines will be made available exclusively through a national UK importer. Damian Carrington, Agency Director of Bancroft Wines comments, “We are thrilled with this new partnership. […]
Read MoreChâteau Miraval joins the Bancroft Portfolio
Bancroft Wines is pleased to announce that Provence star Château Miraval has joined the Bancroft Portfolio. The boost to the Provence portfolio is furthered still by the addition of Hect & Bannier. Nick Mason, buyer at Bancroft Wines comments, “We are delighted to add Miraval to the Bancroft Portfolio. Miraval Rosé is widely recognised across […]
Read MoreValentin Leflaive Champagne joins the Bancroft portfolio
Bancroft Wines is delighted to announce its appointment as the exclusive UK agent for Valentin Leflaive, one of the most innovative producers in Champagne today and one of over 40 exceptional producers to have joined Bancroft in recent months. Jean Soubeyrand, CEO of Oliver Leflaive and Valentin Leflaive writes: ‘We are thrilled about this new […]
Read MoreFrankland Estate strengthens Bancroft Wines’ Australian Portfolio
Bancroft Wines is pleased to announce a new addition to their premium portfolio, Frankland Estate from Frankland River, Western Australia. General Manager of Frankland Estate, Hunter Smith says, “Frankland Estate’s passion for organic wine production and thirst for quality align beautifully with the sustainable ethos of Bancroft Wines and their passion to bring together a […]
Read MoreBodegas Frontonio joins the Bancroft portfolio
Bodegas Frontonio has joined the Bancroft portfolio, strengthening the importer’s offering in Spain. Bodegas Frontonio has emerged as one of the most refreshing wine ventures in Aragón, both in terms of recovering old vines and driving Garnacha’s renaissance in the area. Frontonio is one of 40 exceptional producers to have joined Bancroft over the last […]
Read MoreWeingut Bründlmayer and Bancroft team up for UK distribution
Bancroft Wines and Weingut Bründlmayer team up for UK distribution of the winery’s famed Grüner Veltliners, Rieslings and sparkling wines. Weingut Bründlmayer is one of 40 exceptional producers previously represented by Fields Morris & Verdin who have joined the growing Bancroft Portfolio. With immediate effect, Bancroft Wines will represent the wines of Weingut Bründlmayer in […]
Read MoreBodegas Emilio Lustau joins the Bancroft portfolio
Bancroft is delighted to announce the addition of the sherries from renowned sherry producer Bodegas Emilio Lustau to its growing portfolio. Comments from Lenka Sedlackova MW, Senior Brand Manager of Bancroft Wines: Lustau is an award-winning and well-established sherry brand with a long tradition and great reputation, producing wines from all three towns of the […]
Read MoreBancroft Wines continues its recent growth as they expand their Portfolio and Team
Following on from Berry Bros. & Rudd announcement of the association with Bancroft Wines, we are pleased to announce that 37 producers have joined our portfolio, with several more to be confirmed over the coming weeks. In addition to representing these producers with in the UK, Bancroft Wines has created 10 new roles across all […]
Read MoreChâteau La Nerthe Joins The Bancroft Portfolio
Bancroft Wines adds the wines of Château La Nerthe in Châteauneuf-du-Pape to their growing portfolio. Château La Nerthe is one of the oldest properties in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and is owned by the Richard family, who also own estates in Tavel, Beaujolais and Bordeaux. The Château was built in the 18th century but historical winery records date […]
Read MoreFamille Paquet Joins The Bancroft Portfolio
Bancroft Wines is pleased to announce the addition of Famille Paquet to the portfolio, becoming the UK importer for their impressive wines in Mâcon, Saint-Véran and Pouilly-Fuissé. Comments James Snoxell, Fine Wine Buyer at Bancroft Wines: “We very much look forward to representing Famille Paquet in the UK. The three brothers who run this innovative estate […]
Read MoreÁlvaro Palacios joins the Bancroft Portfolio
Bancroft Wines is delighted to add the wines of Álvaro Palacios in Gratallops, Priorat, Descendientes de J.Palacios in Corullón, Bierzo and Bodegas Palacios Remondo in Alfaro, Rioja Oriental to their growing portfolio. With his uncompromising vision and passion to produce wines with a sense of restraint and territory of the highest quality from, in most […]
Read MoreThree Beaujolais Properties Join The Bancroft Portfolio
Bancroft Wines is pleased to announce the addition of Domaine Chignard, Alexandre Burgaud and Domaine de la Rocaillère to the portfolio. James Snoxell, Fine Wine Buyer of Bancroft Wines, comments ‘There has been a lot of excitement about the quality, value and diversity of the wines on offer from the Beaujolais region and we are […]
Read MoreDomaine du Colombier joins the Bancroft Portfolio
James Snoxell, Fine Wine Buyer at Bancroft commented: “We are absolutely delighted to bring the wines from Domaine du Colombier on board. A family property in Chablis since 1887, these wines are characterised by their incredible purity of fruit and wonderful mineral freshness – they are a fine addition to our portfolio.” Domaine du Colombier has […]
Read MoreChampagne Gaston Chiquet joins the Bancroft Portfolio
James Snoxell, Fine Wine Buyer at Bancroft Wines commented “Owned by the same family for eight generations, Gaston Chiquet is widely regarded as one of the best growers in the region, producing supremely elegant champagnes which clearly reflect their terroirs. We are proud to be working with Gaston Chiquet.” Gaston Chiquet has been passed down through […]
Read MoreAnthonij Rupert Winery joins the Bancroft Portfolio
Anthonij Rupert Wyne was founded on the farm, L’Ormarins in Franschhoek. Originally owned by the late Anthonij Rupert, who passed away in 2001, the farm was eventually taken over by his brother Johann Rupert in 2003 and the brand named after him. It was Johann Rupert who constructed a state-of-the-art winemaking facility, catapulting the farm into […]
Read MoreConstantia Glen joins the Bancroft Portfolio
Constantia GlenIdeally located below Constantia Nek, just moments from the bustling Cape Town city centre, Constantia Glen is a picturesque wine estate producing ultra-premium, cool climate white and red wines. The 60-hectare property, situated 103-2790 meters above sea level, has a mere 29 hectares under vine with product of wines limited to 120, 000 bottles […]
Read MoreIsabel Estate joins the Bancroft portfolio
Isabel Estate is one of the original Marlborough vineyards with some of the oldest vines in the region on original rootstock. In1980, and with a bird’s eye view, pilot Mike Tiller discovered a precious pocket of land, and the beginning of one of the pioneering Marlborough wineries was born. Mike and his wife Robyn built a […]
Read MoreDomaine Thomson Wines joins the Bancroft Portfolio
UK fine wine importer, Bancroft Wines, is pleased to announce the addition of Domaine Thomson Wines from Central Otago to the portfolio Domaine Thomson Wines is a family owned organic wine producer with vineyards in Central Otago, New Zealand and Burgundy, France. The owners of Domaine Thomson Wines, PM and David Hall-Jones are thrilled to announce […]
Read MoreDog Point joins the Bancroft Portfolio
UK fine wine importer, Bancroft Wines, is pleased to announce a new addition to their premium portfolio, Dog Point Vineyard from Marlborough, New Zealand. “We are thrilled with the addition of Dog Point Vineyard to our portfolio and confident in our ability to exclusively market their premium wine in the UK” says Jon Worsley, CEO […]
Read MoreAtaraxia Chardonnay 2018: Joint Best White Wine Trophy Winner
We are delighted to announce that Ataraxia Chardonnay 2018 has been awarded Joint Best White Wine Trophy Winner in Wine Merchant Magazine’s Top 100 awards – reaffirming what we have always thought about this brilliant South African Chardonnay from the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde (‘heaven and earth’). Made by legendry wine maker Kevin Grant, Ataraxia produces one of the finest Chardonnays […]
Read MoreIsland Gin joins the Bancroft Portfolio
Bancroft Wines is pleased to introduce the newest addition to the portfolio, Island Gin, a premium gin distilled in the heart of the Scilly Isles. Arthur and Hilary Miller established the Scilly Spirit Distillery on St Mary’s Island in the enchanting archipelago of the Isles of Scilly, the most southwesterly point of the UK. The inspiration for the recipe of the […]
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