Vintage Roots Triumphs at the Decanter World Wine Awards

The trophy went to Vintage Roots, the country's best known organic and
biodynamic wine merchants. The company runs both a web-based nationwide mail
order service at http://www.vintageroots.co.uk , coupled with a supply arm
that services restaurants, shops and all other sectors of the wine trade,
supported by an expanding sales team.

Lance Pigott and Neil Palmer, co founders and directors of the company
collected the trophy last night. 'Ever since we set up the company 22 years
ago we have been convinced that the way forward was for organic and
biodynamic wine production. It makes such sense for a product like wine,'
said Pigott. 'We've had to battle for many years against wine buyers'
derision towards organic practices, but now the world seems to be paying
attention to these great wines. We are passionate about helping people
discover wines that are organic, delicious and probably healthier for them.
It is thrilling to have our efforts recognised by the judges of the Decanter
Wine Awards.'

The company's website lists over 300 organic wines, as well as organic
beers, ciders and even chocolate from around the world. Several of the
stocked wines are trophy winners in their own rights , such as Fleury
Champagne, and Albet i Noya Cava. According to Palmer and Pigott, wines are
only listed if they are excellent wines first and foremost, and organic to
boot.

The company has grown over the years, but recently reports a considerable
increase in business as UK consumers become interested in the benefits of
organic food and wine. Vintage Roots is not only carbon neutral, but prides
itself on offsetting all carbon emissions associated with its imports and UK
deliveries.

Chairman of the Decanter World Wine Awards, Steven Spurrier said 'The
competition in the Specialist selection was fierce, but Vintage Roots got my
top marks for its heart being in exactly the right place.'