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As a specialist wine distributor serving customers nationwide, we provide stability, agility and knowledge. Our team prides itself on building longstanding relationships with our customers and producers alike. Our broad and diverse portfolio can meet all tastes and price points while maintaining high quality across the range. We prioritise wines from family-owned producers who share our values and

deliver authentic expressions of their regions as they forge their legacies. Respect for the environment is reflected in the wines we sell. We seek out producers who farm organically and take a holistic approach to sustainability.

2023 marks 33 years of driving, fulfilling and building on Adam Bancroft’s vision.

12/03/2025

Tune In for Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir – For the love of Pinot

With its cool climate and maritime influence, surrounded by water on three sides, Mornington Peninsula is a Pinot Noir paradise. Martin Spedding, of fame, will be on a webinar with this Wednesday 13th March from 10:00-11:00. Along with five other esteemed winemakers, Martin will discuss what makes Mornington Peninsula the perfect spot for Pinot Noir. Find out about the region’s meso and microclimates, ancient soils and elevations, and how producers are embracing new techniques and minimal intervention approaches. Register here: https://www.australianwine.com/trade/events/mornington-peninsula-pinot-noir-for-the-love-of-pinot/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mow_organic&utm_content=ap_m5c45ymt30

27/11/2024

Tonight, our friends at in Wi******er are hosting a special fundraiser tasting for the victims of the Valencia floods. Featuring our very own Bancrofter Olga Sarrión, daughter of owner and winemaker Toni Sarrión of whose winery and production team was affected by these horrendous floods.

Thank you so much .j.v and team! 👏

17/09/2024

Mas Amiel has built a reputation as an exceptional estate, where generations have created captivating wines that express the full potential of the terroir.

Mas Amiel is distinguished by its great sweet wines; refined and floral in style, these wines pay homage to the typicity of local varieties. There is a memorable, iconic fleshiness and minerality to these wines. The range reflects the terroir, the terroir is imprinted on the range.

The estate is recognised by ‘Le Parc à Bonbonnes’; the 60 litre glass bottles carefully positioned across on the estate’s beautiful land. The wine spends a year in bottles, exposed to the open air and climatic variations so that they can evolve to have concentration and complexity. Following this time under the sun and stars, the wines are transferred to the cellar where they are further aged in large oak barrels, standing 10 meters high. The ageing process will continue until the wines are deemed ready. These wines consistently receive excellent critics scores. DM us for details on our pre-shipment offer!

27/02/2024

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Marta Ramas and Miguel Angel Alonso are responsible for both properties. They are immensely talented and their wines are oozing with age-worthy complexity and elegance.

Fuentes del Silencio grows native varieties in very carefully dictated plots. With pre-phylloxera vines, this small team is working to bring the essence of the territory back to life and ensure that each of their small plots reaches their highest potential, while implementing environmentally-friendly winemaking practices and placing importance on the use of traditional methods.

Bodega Valdaya only makes two wines, for which the fruit comes from a selection of 100% Tempranillo grown on old bush vines vinified in separate parcels using indigenous yeasts. Maceration continues for 28 days in barrel before the free-run wine of each parcel passes into a selection of new barrels according to their potential for ageing - 90% French oak, 10% Hungarian oak, 6 different coopers.

21/02/2024

will be joining us at on 27th February!

The Sabaté í Coca family is run by fourth generation winegrowers, Marcel and Josep Sabaté, and is a part of the Corpinnat group. Corpinnat is a break-away group of producers who decided to leave the Cava DO and focus on producing high quality, traditional method sparkling wines from terroir-specific sites and indigenous varieties. Sabaté í Coca have 40 hectares of organically farmed vineyards from 18 different terroirs and 66 micro plots, all of which are fermented separately.

16/02/2024

Check your inbox for details about Clos du Caillou’s 2022 vintage! Clos du Caillou is producing some of the finest wines in the whole of the Rhône valley. Le Clos du Caillou benefits from an exceptional terroir which varies from sandy soils to the famous `galets roulés`. The estate has been practicing biodynamic viticulture since 2003 and was certified organic in 2010. Remarkably the original property was excluded from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation in the 1930s as the owners refused to allow their land to be surveyed. As a result, the vines inside the Clos were classified as Côtes-du-Rhône Villages though the terroir is identical to the adjacent vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The wines continue to impress year on year as they continue to make exceptionally well-balanced wines with their signature, velvety tannins.

09/02/2024

Check your inbox for details about Domaine Joseph Roty!

Domaine Joseph Roty has been in the same family for twelve generations, since 1710. Old vines, a low intervention approach in the vineyards and traditional winemaking create wines of remarkable character and depth. The 2021s have just been offered, so please contact us as soon as possible!

02/11/2023

🍷The 2019 Anaparenna by Ben Glaetzer (Glaetzer Wines) is a seamless fusion of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Voluptuous, opulent and yet refined, with a very long and satisfying finish. The name, Anaperenna, has been inspired by Anna Perenna, the Roman goddess of the New Year. She symbolises the year's cycle and her name translates as 'enduring year'. Romans honoured Anna Perenna with a festival held on the first full moon of the Roman calendar.

🍃2019 was a warm, dry vintage in the Barossa Valley which, as Ben explains, suits their vineyards. The vintage stands out for high quality reds with notable focus; layers of concentrated fruit are matched to savoury, polished tannins and freshness on the finish. '2019 produced wines which will cellar beautifully for many years', comments Ben, adding, 'but more importantly they are very approachable and very generous when they are young. They show a true snapshot of the Ebenezer and the Barossa Valley vintage.'

25/10/2023

🍷 We are thrilled to welcome Makarounas Winery to the UK and continue expanding our Hellenic portfolio! You may have had the pleasure of trying these wines recently if you joined us for our Autumn Tasting earlier this month.

🍇 Makarounas Winery is a family winery located in the beautiful village of Letymbou, a region with a long tradition of vine growing. Letymbou is located 14 kilometres east of the city of Pafos, on the west coast of Cyprus, and the Makarounas family have a viticultural history dating back four generations in the region.

🇨🇾 Theodoros Makarounas started the winery in 2016 after completing his studies in Oenology and Viticulture at UC Davis. He strongly embraced the belief that good wine is made in the vineyard; thus, particular attention is paid to the notion of terroir.

🗻 The vineyards cover 25 hectares of land, with new plantings added every year. They are located at an altitude of 400 - 600 metres above sea level. There is a strong Mediterranean influence here, as well as considerable rainfall. The combination of surrounding hills, the crystal gypsum, limestone and quartz rich soils, along with the uninterrupted exposure to the winds of the valley, are moderating factors in the local mesoclimate. Makarounas Winery is the only winery in Cyprus that sources grapes solely from its privately-owned vineyards. The family has a long tradition in viticulture and to this day still provide fruit to a considerable number of wineries around Cyprus. The quality of the fruit and production is overseen by Theodoros and he produces terroir driven, distinctive, and top-quality wines.

🍃 The winery produces wines of ample power but with excellent drinkability, with a focus on indigenous grape varieties of Cyprus and organic viticulture.

Get in touch to find out more and to place your order.

20/10/2023

🏆⁠ Congratulations to Cape Mentelle, who received the IWSC 2023 Old Vine Trophy in partnership with ouroldvines! We are proud to work with a prestigious winery with a strong commitment to sustainability and preservation of old vines.

🍇 'One of Margaret River’s benchmark producers, Cape Mentelle has demonstrated a holistic approach to preserving their old vines. This involves, but is not limited to extensive work at the vineyard, as well as educating their staff, creating strong custodians of the heritage vineyards.', said the judges.
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Get in touch to find out more.

18/10/2023

✨As the weather turns, so do our palates, and we tend to reach for a warming glass of Sherry.

🥃 The Lustau Oloroso Don Nuño Dry Solera Familiar is just the ticket for cool autumn evenings - aged following an oxidative ageing for 12 years in Bodega La Campana in Jerez de la Frontera. Dark bronze colour with golden rim. Pungent nutty aromas with a smoky wood background. Rich flavours of bitter chocolate, walnuts and baked chestnuts.

28/09/2023

Our team had the pleasure of meeting winemaker Albert Ahrens this morning for a tasting and deep dive into South African winemaking.

🇿🇦 Based near Paarl, Albert combined his love of travel and wine by starting his career in the Rhone Valley, Champagne and Priorat. Taking this experience back to South Africa determined to champion wine that displays its origins with a purity and focus. He passionately describes his wines as ‘having an address’ or a ‘postcard’; wines that capture time, a place and a moment.

🍷 He embraces vintage change and intends for each of his wines to have their own unique identity, with wines from select plots across the Western Cape including Swartland, Voor-Paardeberg, Stellenbosch, Paarl and Wellington.

We will be showing a selection of The Ahrens Family Wines at our Autumn Tasting next Tuesday, register via the link in our bio.

25/09/2023

*Trade and Press event only*

🍷 Just over a week to go until our Autumn Tasting at the beautiful Institute of Contemporary Arts in London.

✨Join us for the chance to meet our new producers and taste over 130 wines from across our portfolio. We are also thrilled to be joined by our new producer Château Saint-Maur, an esteemed Cru Classé estate in the heart of Provence.

✨This will be the most comprehensive tasting between now and our Portfolio Tasting in June 2024.

👇Link in bio to register.

22/09/2023

🌟 We are thrilled to welcome Marlborough's Zephyr Wines to the Bancroft Wines portfolio! 🌟

🇳🇿 Zephyr Wines are sourced from the 35-hectare, fourth-generation family farm situated in the sought-after Dillon’s Point region of Marlborough’s Wairau Valley, made by talented winemaker Ben Glover.

🍇 The name Zephyr, meaning ‘a gentle breeze’, is inspired by the prevailing wind that moderates the coastal family vineyard and the Marlborough region. Planted in 1985 alongside Marlborough’s Ōpaoa River, rows of Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc thrive in fertile loam soils that provide Zephyr wines with lively single vineyard expression – elegant aromatics, poised depth of flavour, and excellent structural longevity.

🍃 10 years after launching Zephyr, Ben and his wife Susie transitioned 21 hectares of the family vineyard to organic farming practices. By carrying the Bio-Gro certified organic logo they are continuing Zephyr’s journey to express the true flavours of the family farm, while emphasising on wine growing through soil health, biodiversity, regenerative farming, and, ultimately, mindful consumption. Never still, always on the go, always innovating and planning their next move on the farm, and always with family.

👇If you haven't tried Zephyr Wines yet, don't miss the opportunity to try these wines at our Autumn Tasting on Tuesday 3rd October. Link in bio to register.

21/09/2023

✨A warm Bancroft welcome to Château Saint-Maur! ✨

🍇 A few kilometres from Saint-Tropez, Saint-Maur is one of only eighteen estates that have been awarded Cru Classé status in the region. Warm summer days, moderated by cooling breezes from the nearby coast and mountains and an excellent terroir, are ideal for producing elegant Provencal rosés and white wines.

🍷 We are proud to be showing the M by Saint-Maur Blanc and Rosé, their flagship L'Excellence Rosé and the Clos de Capelune Blanc and Rosé at our Autumn Tasting at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London on 3rd October.

Don't miss this opportunity to meet the producer and taste these exquisite wines; link in bio to register.

16/09/2023

🌟 We are pleased to share excellent recent scores from Mornington Peninsula's Ten Minutes by Tractor for their McCutcheon Pinot Noir 2021 from Vinous. We had the pleasure of hosting winemaker Martin Spedding in the UK recently where we enjoyed this, along with some older vintages too!

Swipe to read the tasting notes.

09/09/2023

🍇 We are thrilled to welcome the esteemed Cape Mentelle to the Bancroft Wines Australian portfolio!

🇦🇺 Cape Mentelle was one of the original five wineries founded in Western Australia’s Margaret River in 1970 by David Hohnen. They are recognised not only for their commitment to quality, but for their adherence to organic viticulture and sustainable practices. The winery takes its name from the nearby Cape, named by the French ‘Baudin Expedition’, which charted the coast of Western Australia in 1801.

🍷 In the early years, the focus was very much on red wine production. Many of these original plantings have come to characterise the Cape Mentelle house style. Their flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced primarily from the original Wallcliffe Vineyard, is now widely regarded as one of Australia’s leading Cabernets. Today, winemaking is overseen by Senior Winemaker Eloise Jarvis.

05/09/2023

🍷 Join us on Monday 11th September for Wines of Portugal at the Caledonian Club in London!

🇵🇹 Our friends from Quinta da Pedra Alta will showcase their extensive range, including elegant white and red wines and a fine selection of Ports.

Link in bio to register.

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We were absolutely thrilled to welcome the talented Fernando Mora MW for an unforgettable masterclass tasting at @kittyfishers ! 🍷He guided us through the 2022 vintage, a truly special year for Frontonio, marked by Spain’s warm climate. The vintage shines with intensity and character, showcasing Fernando’s expertise and passion for winemaking. A big thank you to Fernando for sharing his knowledge and to all who joined us for this unique tasting!

At Bancroft, we are proud to celebrate the incredible women who make up 50% of our team across all departments and levels of the business. Their talent, passion, and expertise are at the heart of what we do. Together, we continue to build a dynamic and forward-thinking team. Happy International Women’s Day! 🍷

Thank you to those who joined us for our En Primeur Burgundy Tasting. With just under 100 wines on show, this event showed the quality and breadth of the 2023 vintage. Our Head of Buying, James Snoxell, has just published our Burgundy Report, Tasting Notes and Pricing, a short summary below but please DM us or speak to your Account Manager of your interest. 2023 Vintage: - A mild and dry start to the year. - Changeable conditions in May and June but good weather for the flowering. - Above average temperatures in June and July. - Storms in August with a heatwave mid-month followed by a cooler period. - A dry and hot spell just before the harvest completed ripening. - Ripening occurred quickly leading to an early harvest with record temperatures. - A generous crop with extremely healthy fruit. - Super attractive and persistent whites. - Fruit driven reds with plenty of freshness.

We can hardly believe it has been one month since we welcomed 100 of our producers to the UK for our portfolio tasting! It was an incredible event, with hundreds of customers and press joining us on the day. Thank you to our producers who made the journey and to our customers who took time out of their busy schedules to taste across the portfolio! With over 500 wines on show, there was a wine for every shelf or every list. We poured classic crowd-pleasers, exciting curios, overlooked regions, and much more. As ever, there was a large selection of organic and biodynamic wines as well as vegan friendly options. Most importantly, this is an opportunity to meet the families and teams behind the bottles while tasting from our impressive range. From the 500+ wines, our buyers have created a shortlist of wines that stole the show, so do DM us for further detail on those wines A special thank you to our suppliers who helped to make the event a success. Tasting Venue: https://www.instagram.com/The_RHS/, Equipment & Staffing: https://www.instagram.com/winesorted/, Dinner Catering & Photography https://www.instagram.com/genuinedining/Tasting Photography:https://www.instagram.com/krishanthiphoto_commercial/ Tasting Printing: https://www.instagram.com/colourpointse1/

🌟 It’s hard to believe it has been just over a week since our Autumn Tasting at the beautiful Institute of Contemporary Arts in London last Tuesday! 🥂 Amongst the many highlights of the day, it was fantastic to showcase more than 130 wonderful wines including new producers, new wines, as well as Bancroft favourites to our beloved customers. Thank you to everyone who joined us - stay tuned for more upcoming events. If you weren’t able to join us, get in touch to view the list of wines on show or to find out more. #bancroftwines #newproducers #ica #icalondon #winetasting #london #wine

*Trade and Press event only* 🍷 Just over a week to go until our Autumn Tasting at the beautiful Institute of Contemporary Arts in London. ✨Join us for the chance to meet our new producers and taste over 130 wines from across our portfolio. We are also thrilled to be joined by our new producer Château Saint-Maur, an esteemed Cru Classé estate in the heart of Provence. ✨This will be the most comprehensive tasting between now and our Portfolio Tasting in June 2024. 👇Link in bio to register. #bancroftwines #zephyrwines #capementelle #ahrensfamilywines #chateausaintmaur #makarounaswinery #domussusak #massocfreres #uccelliera #voliero

The Chateau Montelena Napa Valley is the wine that wowed judges at the landmark Judgement of Paris tasting in 1976. ✨ The new release 2020 vintage is the embodiment of Montelena’s approach, with a focus on complexity and freshness, receiving 93 points from The Wine Advocate’s Joe Czerwinski. 🍷 Winemaker Matt Crafton describes the 2020 as ‘a classic vintage rather than overly ripe.’ The wine opens with notes of green apple, honeysuckle and orange blossom, with lime leaf and lemon zest, and ‘a hint of fresh wood and vanilla adding some nuance without overshadowing the beautiful floral character.’ He adds, ‘despite its young age, the overall length of this Chardonnay is impressive… this will be a long-lived wine.’ Get in touch to find out more and place your order. #chateaumontelena #chardonnay #napavalley #california #californianwine #judgementofparis

The Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay is the wine that wowed judges at the landmark Judgement of Paris tasting in 1976. The new release 2020 vintage is the embodiment of Montelena’s approach, with a focus on complexity and freshness, receiving 93 points from The Wine Advocate’s Joe Czerwinski. Winemaker Matt Crafton describes the 2020 as ‘a classic vintage rather than overly ripe.’ The wine opens with notes of green apple, honeysuckle and orange blossom, with lime leaf and lemon zest, and ‘a hint of fresh wood and vanilla adding some nuance without overshadowing the beautiful floral character.’ He adds, ‘despite its young age, the overall length of this Chardonnay is impressive… this will be a long-lived wine.’ Get in touch to find out more and place your order. #chateaumontelena #chardonnay #napavalley #california #californianwine #judgementofparis

✨ Throwback to our Bodega Luigi Bosca trade tasting and lunch hosted by Alberto Arizu 🇦🇷 It was fascinating to learn more from Alberto, and to taste a spectacular range of Argentinian wines alongside Japanese Peruvian fusion cuisine at Chotto Matte Marylebone. 🍷 Alberto represents the fourth generation at this leading Argentinian estate and is one of Argentina’s most respected wine figures. The wines tasted included: La Linda Torrontés 2022 White Blend De Sangre 2021 Malbec DOC De Sangre 2020 Malbec Altamira Edicion Limitada De Sangre 2020 Los Nobles Malbec 2020 Paraíso 2020 Paraíso 2019 @bodegaluigibosca @chottomattemyb #malbec #torrontes #luigibosca #bodegaluigibosca #albertoarizu #chottomatte

We are thrilled to share Exton Park’s latest Limited Release, the Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2014 🍾 2014 was a standout year for the English wine industry. This is a landmark Limited Release made from 100% Chardonnay, sourced exclusively from the first 20 rows of Exton Park’s 20 year old vines on pure chalk soils. Spending 6 years on the lees, this wine is replete with notes of fresh sourdough and warm brioche, and the taut minerality is complemented by hints of coconut and white blossom. Get in touch to find out more. #limitededition #extonparkvineyard #chardonnay #blancdeblancs #vintage #sparklingwine #tastingnotes #hampshire #vines #winemaking

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Bancroft Wines is an award-winning, specialist wine distributor serving customers nationwide. We offer a complete and competitive range of exceptional wines. We are dedicated to delivering excellent advice and service and forming long-term relationships with our clients and growers alike. Wherever possible, Bancroft Wines aims to build exclusive relationships with suppliers. These relationships are built up over many vintages, making the selection of wines unique. Our suppliers are small, family owned domaines with an unwavering passion to produce the very best wine they can from the land they own.