A New Chapter for Oxford Wine Wholesale: Tom Ellis Appointed Managing Director

Exceptional wines, personal service and a renewed focus on the hospitality trade.

Oxford Wine Wholesale is delighted to welcome Tom Ellis as Managing Director from 1 March 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the business.

Building on the reputation established by Ted Sandbach and The Oxford Wine Company, Tom will lead a dedicated wholesale operation, with investment in systems, a carefully selected wine portfolio and a clear focus on supporting pubs, restaurants and hotels.

For Tom, the approach is personal:

“I would like to thank Ted Sandbach for this opportunity. He has built a wine business with a reputation we are proud to carry forward.

“Our customers put a great deal of trust in us. We need to repay that with interesting wines, honest advice and deliveries they can depend on. It’s about understanding each business and being there when we’re needed.”

The 2026 Trade Wine Portfolio brings together wines selected with quality, value and individuality in mind. The experienced sales team will help customers build lists that suit their venues, while the operations team at Standlake will continue to provide dependable delivery and support.

Plans also include an online ordering platform, giving customers the flexibility to order at a time that suits them.

“Convenience matters, but so does being able to pick up the phone and speak to someone who knows you,” Tom adds. “That personal relationship will remain central to how we work.

“I look forward to meeting our customers, sharing our wines and working together in the months ahead.”

To discover our 2026 Trade Wine Portfolio or arrange a tasting, please contact the Oxford Wine Wholesale team.