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TOP TIPPLE: INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE ANNOUNCES WINE MERCHANT OF THE
YEAR FOR SOUTH & SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Henning Wine Merchant is named Merchant of the Year for South and South East England at the
30th Annual International Wine Challenge Awards.
The 30th International Wine Challenge yesterday named Henning Wine Merchant as its Merchant of the Year
for South and South East England at its prestigious awards dinner.
This dynamic wine merchant manages four beautiful wine shops in West Sussex and was praised by an
expert panel of IWC judges for its impeccable customer service and stocking the finest selection of wines in
the region. The team impressed the panel with their knowledge, passion and commitment to discovering and
sharing the finest winemakers from around the world.
Henning Wine Merchant stocks a huge range of carefully selected wines, with old, rare, and fine wines sold by
the bottle. This innovative and exciting wine merchant supplies wines from producers from around the world
and runs regular wine tastings and events for enthusiasts and novices alike. The friendly and knowledgeable
staff are dedicated to helping consumers select the perfect wine for any occasion both in store and through
their online shop.
Charles Metcalfe, Co-Chairman of the IWC commented:
“Henning Wine Merchant’s estate of beautiful wine shops is a testament to the dedication and hard work of
this team. From its fantastic selection of wines, to its regular wine events and informative blog, this wine
merchant really is the whole package.”
Regional merchant of the year is decided following two days of rigorous judging by a panel of experts,
combined with assessments by IWC mystery shoppers.
Charles Metcalfe continued:
‘The International Wine Challenge is committed to discovering not only excellent winemakers but also great
wine merchants. Through the discerning taste and broad knowledge of these hugely passionate merchants,
shoppers are being given greater insight and enjoyment of the wine they buy.”
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What is the International Wine Challenge?
All International Wine Challenge news can be found at our Digital Newsroom
In its 30th year, the International Wine Challenge is accepted as the world’s finest and most
meticulously judged competition. The IWC assesses every wine ‘blind’ and judges each for its
faithfulness to style, region and vintage. Each medal winning wine is tasted on at least three
separate occasions by a minimum of 10 different judges including master wine tasters. Awards
include medals (Gold, Silver, Bronze) and Commended awards. The IWC is committed to helping
consumers discover great wine and the medals displayed on winning bottles offer a trusted
guarantee of quality.
Visit the IWC website for the full list of winners www.internationalwinechallenge.com
For more information please contact:
Manifest
Camilla Brown & Helen Kenny
t.
0203 1379270
m.
07825779509
e.
IWC@manifestlondon.co.uk
IWC
Chris Ashton
t.
07884 063405
e.
Chris.Ashton@wrbm.com
All International Wine Challenge news can be found at our Digital Newsroom