HQ Function

Serves as the central hub for wine importing, bottling operations (via Greencroft Bottling), warehousing, distribution, sales, marketing, and administrative functions.

Notable Features:

State-of-the-art bottling lines, extensive temperature-controlled warehousing, on-site wind turbines generating renewable energy, solar panel installations, and advanced logistics infrastructure.

Work Culture:

A dynamic, family-influenced work environment that emphasizes quality, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Employees often describe a sense of pride in the company's growth and ethical practices.

HQ Significance:

The Greencroft Estate is one of the largest and most technologically advanced wine bottling facilities in Europe, playing a crucial role in the UK wine supply chain. Its investment in renewable energy also makes it a significant example of sustainable industry.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters reflects values of innovation (advanced bottling technology), sustainability (renewable energy, waste reduction), quality (controlled environments), and long-term investment (family ownership and continuous development).

Location:

While Lanchester Wines' primary operations and distribution focus are within the United Kingdom, its global presence is significant through its extensive network of wine sourcing. The company imports wines from producers across the globe, including major wine-producing regions in Europe (France, Italy, Spain), the New World (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, Argentina, USA), and emerging wine regions. Their global reach is primarily on the procurement and import side to supply the UK market.

Street Address:

Greencroft Estate

City:

Stanley

State/Province:

County Durham

Country:

United Kingdom