Bancroft Autumn Tasting 2012 - Pizarro Restaurant

After a long day tasting wine, there is nothing better than an ice-cold beer. Fortunately Pizarro's is only a short stroll down the road from the office so we didn't have to wait that long to quench our thirst. Shortly after we were back on the wine that was left over from the tasting.

Bancroft Autumn Tasting 2012- The Growers

On Tuesday we hosted our Autumn Trade Tasting at our office in Bermondsey. This was a chance to sample some of the new arrivals to the Bancroft portfolio and also a chance to meet some of our favourite wine producers in person.

Drinks Business interviews Bo Barrett, chief winemaker at Chateau Montelena

Great interview in Drinks Business with Bo Barrett, chief winemaker at our Napa Valley agency, Chateau Montelena. Get a fantastic insight into the mind of one of California's top winemakers here.

Bancroft Wines shortlisted in the IWC On-trade supplier of the year Category

We are really pleased to announce in the International Wine Challenge Merchant Awards shortlist, Bancroft Wines was listed in the On-trade supplier of the year Category. We had tough competition so this year we didn't win, but we are already looking forward to next year's awards! We would like to thank all our staff for their hard work over the last year and also of course to our producers and customers for their unwavering support.

Château Jean Faure recovers its Grand Cru Classé ranking

Château Jean Faure is pleased and proud to announce that the Bordeaux wine classification board has decided to restore the estate’s Grand Cru Classé status.

Neal Martin rates wines from Bodegas LAN

Neal Martin has recently reviewed wines from our Rioja producer Bodegas LAN. Many of their new release wines obtained more than 90 points.

Matthew Jukes reviews wines from Ten Minutes by Tractor at Wine Rules

Matthew Jukes has recently reviewed wines from Ten Minutes by Tractor at the charity event he started up, Wine Rules.

Luigi Bosca launches its own olive oil

Luigi Bosca has just launched its own range of extra virgin olive oil, Essencia Luigi Bosca, named after the terroir on which the olive trees are grown.