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Paul Schaafsma to head Accolade Wines

Paul Schaafsma to head Accolade Wines

New World wine company, Accolade Wines, has appointed its General Manager UK and Ireland, Paul Schaafsma to be Chief Executive Officer, succeeding John Ratcliffe who will become Deputy Chairman and also continue to advise on the strategic development of the company.

Accolade Wines buys Chile’s Viña Anakena

Accolade Wines buys Chile’s Viña Anakena

Santiago, Chile – Global wine business, Accolade Wines, has become the first company to have a footprint in all major New World wine regions, with the acquisition of Chilean, Viña Anakena, cementing its position as the leading New World supplier of premium, commercial and value wines.

Accolade Wines to sell shareholding in Matthew Clark

Accolade Wines to sell shareholding in Matthew Clark

Leading New World wine producer, Accolade Wines, has entered into an agreement to sell its 50 per cent shareholding in Matthew Clark, the UK’s largest independent drinks distributor, to Conviviality Retail Plc, one of the UK’s largest franchised off-licence and convenience chains, for £100 million.