No. 1 in 2025, No. 2 in 2026: two years at the top of Harpers Top 50
Harpers has ranked Alliance Wine at No. 2 in its Top 50 UK Drinks Wholesalers 2026.
Last year we secured the No. 1 spot, and achieving two consecutive years at the top of the list tells a compelling story. Maintaining a top ranking the year after winning it is rare, and we're delighted by this accomplishment.
Harpers noted that Alliance earned its spot at the top because “quality and sustainability are the buzz words here, with people and partnerships put first, allowing that the rest will naturally follow, delivering wines of great and individual character.”
They also highlighted that “creativity and collaboration are the bedrock of this company, but impressive service levels, such as 98.7% on-time delivery and 99.5% accuracy, show that the all-important service aspects are not overlooked in a world where reliability is as important as the wine itself.”
Rankings come and go, but finishing in the top tier for a second year running demonstrates the consistent quality and reliability you can expect from Alliance Wine. You can trust that we'll keep doing what brought us this success: providing a valuable portfolio, offering expert support, and service you can depend on.
As Ned Llewellyn, Director of Sales, remarks: "No. 1 last year and No. 2 this year tells me our customers keep choosing to work with us. This success comes down to the team, who dedicate the time to understand each customer's business, deliver service that exceeds expectations, and bring the wines that will set them apart."
"98.7% on-time delivery and 99.5% accuracy, show that the all-important service aspects are not overlooked in a world where reliability is as important as the wine itself.”
Making the Top 50 is no small feat, and we’re pleased to see so many familiar names, many of whom we work closely with. Congratulations to everyone else recognised this year. A strong list is good for the whole UK wine trade.
This list begins with nominations from the trade: customers like you. Every year that we’ve been awarded a place on this list is thanks to someone choosing to put us forward, and we truly appreciate that. Thank you.
Here's to another year of raising a glass together.
(The Harpers Top 50 is an annual celebration of excellence in the UK wine wholesale sector. Nominations are submitted by Harpers’ readership of on-trade and independent retailers, before longlisted wholesalers are invited to submit detailed entries covering all aspects of their business. A panel of industry peers then rigorously reviews and ranks the submissions into the final Top 50 list.)
