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