And The Winner Is...

The kind of praise we like comes from satisfied customers... and we like to think there have been more than a few of those over the years. But it's always pleasing to be recognised by one's peers (no, not the House of Lords, we mean the wines and spirits industry). And unlike John's favourite team in the firm's home town of Sheffield, we've been carrying off a fair bit of silverware over the years. Here's a selection of the occasions in recent times when we've had to dust off the dinner jacket and the acceptance speech;

1991   Off Licence of the Year - Runner Up
1992   Off Licence of the Year - Highly Commended
1992   Winner of the Best Bordeaux Wine Range awarded by Food and Wine From France
1993   Off Licence of the Year - Highly Commended
1994   Courage Beer Retailer of the Year - Runner Up
1994   Off Licence of the Year Independent Specialist - Winner
1994   Courage Beer Retailer of the Year - Winner
1995   Off Licence of the Year - Winner
1997   Best Spanish Wine Range in the North - Winner
1998   Best Spanish Wine Range in the North - Winner
1998   Winner of the Booker Prize of Excellence for the Best Wine Merchant
1999   Best Spanish Wine Range in the North - Winner
2000   Best Spanish Wine Range in the North - Winner
2003   Spirits Retailer of the Year - Runner Up
2004   Independent Beer Retailer of the Year - Winner
2005   Spirits Retailer of the Year
2006   The Retail Award - Winner - Sheffield Business Awards
2007   Lifetime Achievement Trophy - Winner - Drinks Retailing Awards
2009   Independant DRINKS Retailer of the Year - Winner
2012 – Debee Wines & Spirits Retailer of the Year – Winner