We’re thrilled to announce we've been named Harpers UK's Best Indie 2025! This prestigious award places us at the very top of the independent wine retailworld, and we couldn’t be prouder of this incredible achievement.
For over 21 years, Reserve Wines has been dedicated to curating an exceptional wine selection, sharing expertise, and inspiring wine lovers nationwide. This award reflects the innovative approach and unwavering passion we bring to wine retail, always striving to deliver outstanding service.
Our founder, Kate, shared her thoughts on the milestone:
“With well over 1000 independent merchants in the UK, just making it into the Top 50 is pretty amazing, to make it to the Number one spot is like a dream.
The judges acknowledged our shared mission to inspire and delight wine lovers with exceptional service, unrivaled expertise, and an imaginative approach to wine. It's a great opportunity to celebrate and remind ourselves what makes Reserve Wines so special – our fantastic team and loyal and supportive customers. This award inspires us to continue pushing boundaries in the industry with exciting plans in the summer to launch a new store. Watch this space.”
Reserve Wines began its journey in Didsbury, born from Kate’s vision to create a welcoming and inspiring wine community after a less-than-pleasant experience at another bottle shop. Today, we’ve grown from that flagship store to a northern powerhouse, as Harpers noted:
“From its West Didsbury flagship to Altrincham Market, this 21-year-old merchant has become a shining star in the indie wine world.
With B Corp next in its sights, this indie continues to set benchmarks for how successful and dynamic wine retailing can and should be done.”
Discover the full list of winners here:Harpers Best Indies 2025. Cheers to great wines and greater times ahead! Discover our collection here.
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