'Virtually born into the wine trade' (a line stolen from a Baron Philippe de Rothschild promotional video), Andrew's had an idyllic career and lives and breathes the business that he started nearly 20 years ago. With a great palate and love of good wine, but more importantly an approachable manner in sharing his vast knowledge of the subject, Andrew is no stranger to the world of spirits either.
This year Andrew has fulfilled an ambition by entering the world of full-scale catering with the acquisition of Sugnall Walled Garden, where he has already put his unique stamp on this new part of the business.
A reluctant recruit to the business and the most unlikely member of the wine trade, Clare is the ‘chalk’ to Andrew’s ‘cheese’. They often describe themselves as ‘Jack Spratt and his wife’. However, you will never find a more successful wine sales person and business woman than Clare, who has been the ‘rock’ that has kept AW Wines steady and allowed the company the freedom to diversify.
for her no nonsense approach to recommendations and her open and warm approach to every customer. By her own admission she doesn’t care
Clare is also renowned for her love of gift wrapping and demonstrates her creative flare with everything connected to the business, from table colours in the
Andrew Wilson Wines Ltd (AW Wines) was founded in 1998 by lifelong wine lover Andrew Wilson. Over the past two decades it has grown not only to become Staffordshire’s premier wine and spirit merchant, but has also become one of the region’s most innovative hospitality companies.
Opened over a decade ago, the beautiful Old School House building at Tittensor is the home to AW Wines retail, wholesale and on-line business. Known as ‘the Tittensor Temple of Temptation’ it boasts an impressive collection of ‘hand-picked’ wines, spirits, gifts and craft beers.
This magnificently restored Edwardian walled garden dating back to 1737 is home to AW Wines wedding, event and catering business. It is also the venue for their Appreciation Days ‘experience’ courses and all kinds of activities during the year from rare plant sales to their annual Jazz & Blues Festival.
This rapidly expanding phenomenon sees AW Wines travel the length and breadth of the country promoting the ‘new-wave’ of artisan Gins in a cool, fun, festival style event. From small beginnings a few years ago, these Jamboree’s attract hundreds of visitors and usually sell out in a matter of days.
