We’re proud to announce that LWC Wine Merchant & Shippers has been named ‘Value Merchant of the Year’ at the prestigious 2025 Sommelier Wine Awards (SWA) - for the second year in a row.
This award recognises not only the outstanding quality and breadth of value across our portfolio, but also the work of our dedicated wine teams, who continue to set the standard in supporting the on-trade with exceptional, price-accessible wines.
A Testament to Quality and Care
With 83 medals awarded to our range this year - spanning Gold, Silver and Bronze - our wines impressed the SWA’s independent panel of sommeliers, buyers, and industry experts for their balance of quality, flavour, and commercial viability. Read more about our medal winners here
From standout crowd-pleasers to carefully curated regional wines, each bottle in our portfolio is handpicked for the on-trade, with value built into every step of the process.
Wine Support That Goes Further
Our award-winning portfolio is just the beginning. What makes LWC different is the support that surrounds it:
- Led by one of the UK’s largest dedicated on-trade wine teams
- Sustainability-focussed
- Access to local, WSET-qualified Wine Development Managers
- Educational brand immersion trips
- Ongoing training, tastings, and insights to support customer success
Whether you're an independent venue or a national operator, our goal is to help you build a profitable, distinctive, and confident wine list that works.
Back-to-Back Recognition
Winning Value Merchant of the Year for the second-year running reinforces LWC’s leadership in the wine category, and our commitment to helping hospitality businesses thrive with the right wine, at the right price, delivered with the right support.
Coupled with our recent win as ‘Best Distribution Company’ at the Drinks Business Awards, this latest accolade highlights LWC’s unique proposition: best-in-class wines, backed by best-in-class service. It’s a combination that continues to set us apart in the market.
We’d like to thank the judges at SWA, our producer partners, and most of all, our customers and colleagues across the country who champion LWC’s wines every day.