Coronavirus

Coronavirus

We are closely following government updates on the COVID-19 situation in the UK. Click below to see key information, advice and updates from Bibendum and the wider industry.

COVID-19 Updates
Sommelier Wine Awards 2020

Sommelier Wine Awards 2020

The Sommelier Wine Awards 2020 results are now live, and it's been one of our best years yet. Click here to see our list of medal winners.

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Bibendum Wine and Spirits List

Bibendum Wine and Spirits List

Download our wine and spirits trade list 2019/20 now to discover our inspiring range of producers and products.

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SWA Results 2020

The SWA 2020 results are now live, and it's been one of our best years yet. See our list of award-winning wines here.

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SWA Results 2020

LOCAL

We have launched LOCAL, an app designed to help restaurants, pubs, bars and independent merchants to offer Home Delivery or Click & Collect, with no setup costs or upfront charges!

LOCAL
LOCAL
Wine

Wine

Spirits & Softs

Spirits & Softs

Beer & Cider

Beer & Cider

Sake

Sake

Sustainable Italy

Eco-friendly wine has never been more in vogue. Commitment to 'green' wine production is growing worldwide, but Italy's certainly leading the move (back) to non-intrusive viticulture.

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Sustainable Italy

Meet our Fairtrade producers

An increasing number of wine producers are opting to take the leap and become Fairtrade-certified, in a drive to combat unique economic, social and political challenges.

Fairtrade Producers
Meet our Fairtrade producers

Bibendum TV is NOW LIVE!

Head to our Bibendum TV Hub to see our new video series now!

Bibendum TV Hub
Bibendum TV is NOW LIVE!

Catena Zapata: World's Most Admired Wine Brand

Catena Zapata has been awarded the title of 'World's Most Admired Wine Brand 2020' by Drinks International Magazine. Read on to find out more.

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Catena Zapata: World's Most Admired Wine Brand

About us

Bibendum Wine is a London-based premium wine, beers and spirits merchant. We’re a specialist for the On and Off trade, delivering great service across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

With a portfolio including 260 wine producers – over 90% of which are exclusive – we are proud to work with some of the world’s most talented winemakers. We also sell an extensive range of premium spirits, craft beers, ciders and sakes.

But the Bibendum service doesn’t stop at delivering great drinks. As your premium wine and spirits partner, Bibendum is committed to helping you grow your business, with the help of our knowledgeable sales team, award-winning training team, in-house insights and designers. All dedicated to helping you sell more and better drinks to your customers.

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The fantastic Te Arai Chenin Blanc from Millton Vineyards floored the judges at year’s Sommelier Wine Awards, taking home a Critic’s Choice trophy, alongside a much-coveted gold medal. James and Annie Millton are the godparents of New World biodynamics, with their winery being one of the first in New Zealand to receive official certification. Wild flowers, bees, cows and vines co-exist in harmony at Millton Vineyards, each providing something for the other. The Te Arai Chenin is a superb testament to their winemaking skill, described by this year’s SWA judges as ‘lively, funky, and fun as hell.’ . . . . . . @milltonvineyards #milltonvineyards #milltonwines #biodynamicwine #biodynamics #wine #winesofnz #nzwine #winelover #winegeek #winetime #winelife #wineoclock #somm #sommelier #sommlife #sommelierlife #cheninblanc #tearai #jamesmillton #anniemillton #swa2020 #sommelierwineawards #criticschoice
As we enter Mental Health Awareness Week 2020, many of us are facing very different challenges and situations to any we have experienced before. At Bibendum, we have always been proud of the fantastic relationships our colleagues have with each other, with customers, and with suppliers. Now, more than ever, we believe these relationships are providing essential support in these trying times. Our CEO Michael Saunders has put together his thoughts on the importance, and power, of these relationships - click the link in our bio to read more. . . . . . . #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthweek #wine #winecompany #ukwine #winelover #winetime #winecommunity
One of the Critics’ Choice wines at this year’s Sommelier Wine Awards was the fantastic Heritage Zinfandel from Dry Creek Vineyard. Having succeeded brilliantly with plantings of Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc, founder David Stare has also built up a reputation for his terroir-driven, old vine Zinfandel in recent years, with Wine Enthusiast suggesting that ‘when Dry Creek gets it right, few wineries anywhere can beat their Zins.’ Click the link in our bio to see the full list of this year’s winners! . . . . . . @drycreekvineyard @sommelierwineawards #drycreek #drycreekwinery #heritagezinfandel #zinfandel #sonomacounty #sonomawine #sonomawinecountry #winesofusa #usawine #wine #winelover #winetime #winegeek #somm #sommelier #sommlife #sommelierlife #wineawards #wineawards2020 #criticschoice #wineoftheday
The 2020 Sommelier Wine Awards results are now live, and it’s been one of Bibendum’s best years yet. An astounding 276 wines from our portfolio have received an award, including 50 gold medals and 56 silver. An additional eight wines were also awarded special trophies in the exclusive ‘Critics’ Choice’ and ‘By the Glass’ categories. We’re thrilled that our producers have received this well-deserved recognition from the SWA, and are proud to represent such a fantastic line-up of wines in the UK. Click the link in our bio to see a full list of our winning wines, as well as find out which ones really stood out to the judges this year. . . . . . . @sommelierwineawards @domainedelapinte @drycreekvineyard @litmuswines @llopart1887 @bodega_ronseldosil @milltonvineyards @bodegaargento #swa2020 #sommelierwineawards #swaawards #somm #sommelier #sommlife #sommelierlife #wine #winelover #winetime #winelife #winegeek #ontrade #finewine #wineaward #wineawards #winecompetition #winelist #winebuyer
During these difficult times, our staff continue to fly the Bibendum flag and make us proud. Several members of the team have stepped up to offer their time and support to The Drinks Trust, and will be volunteering with them over the next few weeks. Their invaluable experience and skills will help the charity to continue its excellent work, supporting the trade as much as possible through the current challenges. . . . . . . @drinks_trust #drinkstrust #benevolent #charitywork #bibendum #ontrade #wine #somm #sommlife
We’re thrilled to see some of our customers making the switch to delivery and takeaway, and continuing to deliver great food to the public over the Easter weekend. For those still looking to set this up, we want to help. LOCAL is an app designed to assist any venue reach customers in their local area, whether it be a pub, restaurant, bar or independent merchant – all with zero setup costs or upfront fees, and a minimal transaction fee per order. Click the link in our bio to find out more.
After a hugely successful fundraising campaign, The Drinks Trust will be opening applications for their COVID-19 Relief Fund on 6 April. @drinks_trust is looking to support up to 2000 of those worst affected in the drinks and hospitality industry, focusing on individuals who have been uniquely impacted by the situation. These will include those who have been made redundant, and those on zero-hours contracts who have access to limited income relief. Qualifying individuals will be able to access a one-off financial grant, to assist them through the coming weeks. The Drinks Trust will look to prioritise those with health conditions, and those caring for dependents. Find out more via the link in our bio.
We remain open for business and committed to supporting our customers during this difficult time. For those customers who can still trade under government-issued guidelines, we are able to receive orders and customer care queries via the usual email channels. Our logistics partner Tradeteam have redeployed many of their resources to support their critical work supplying the healthcare and food supply chains. In the current crisis, we fully support this, and so have adjusted our normal delivery schedule. Please head to our Coronavirus Updates page to find out more.
If your venue is considering switching to takeaway, or offering delivery services during this time, we want to help. We’re introducing LOCAL, an app that lets you set up home delivery and take orders from customers, with no setup costs or upfront charges. LOCAL will allow businesses to reach consumers wishing to support them in their local area, who will be able to place orders online or by phone. Click the link in our bio to find out more. . . . . . . #homedelivery #supportlocalbusiness #fooddeliveryservice #takeaway #takeawayfood #shoplocal
Our friends and colleagues across the hospitality industry and the drinks trade need support now more than ever. The fantastic team at @drinks_trust have launched a fundraising campaign to support these individuals in the challenging weeks to come. By donating the price of a drink or two, you’ll be able to help them support the most vulnerable in the industry. Head to their profile or website to find out more about how you can help. #supportdrinksindustrypeople
🚨 Alert for pubs and bar owners 🚨 Guinness is pledging a remarkable £1 million to support bartenders in the free trade across Great Britain. The fund is intended for pubs and bars to put towards bartender wages during the COVID-19 situation. The measures will be introduced from 23 March but employers wanting to access the fund should register now to be the first to know when the fund opens. Go to mydiageo.com to apply! . . . . . . @guinness @diageo #guinness #beer #beeradvocate #bars #pubs #coronavirus #covid-19 #stpatricksday2020
We are all working together to keep things going for our on-trade customers and their staff. To help venues offer a takeaway and delivery service, we’ve cut our margins to create a bespoke list of amazing wines at great prices. Hear what Heath from @theredlionandsun has to say here. We want to help everyone as best we can. So, if you want to be involved, please get in touch with @gergelywine for more information. . . . . . . @pubhobbit @vinemistress @frances.adams87 @richardsiddle @douglasblyde @imbibeuk @chrislosh #winedelivery #wine