Andrew Hawes is a highly respected figure in the wine & spirits industry, and Managing Director of Mentzendorff & Co Ltd.
Founded in 1858, Mentzendorff has been one of the UK’s leading wine importers for over 160 years. At the core of their portfolio of fine wines and spirits are the globally renowned brands Champagne Bollinger and port houses Taylor’s, Fonseca and Croft. Mentzendorff also represents a carefully chosen selection of independent, family-owned wine producers including Klein Constantia, Jean-Luc Colombo and Bodegas Hidalgo.
On joining Mentzendorff in 1996, Andrew was tasked with forming a national accounts team and his success saw him appointed to the board. Andrew was made Managing Director in 2004 and leads a passionate and dedicated team, making exceptional service a priority. Andrew is credited with helping Mentzendorff evolve and adapt to the modern market whilst upholding the firm’s heritage and traditions.
Andrew previously worked at Champagne de Venoge where, as Managing Director, he was responsible for setting up their UK subsidiary. He started his career...Andrew Hawes is a highly respected figure in the wine & spirits industry, and Managing Director of Mentzendorff & Co Ltd.
Founded in 1858, Mentzendorff has been one of the UK’s leading wine importers for over 160 years. At the core of their portfolio of fine wines and spirits are the globally renowned brands Champagne Bollinger and port houses Taylor’s, Fonseca and Croft. Mentzendorff also represents a carefully chosen selection of independent, family-owned wine producers including Klein Constantia, Jean-Luc Colombo and Bodegas Hidalgo.
On joining Mentzendorff in 1996, Andrew was tasked with forming a national accounts team and his success saw him appointed to the board. Andrew was made Managing Director in 2004 and leads a passionate and dedicated team, making exceptional service a priority. Andrew is credited with helping Mentzendorff evolve and adapt to the modern market whilst upholding the firm’s heritage and traditions.
Andrew previously worked at Champagne de Venoge where, as Managing Director, he was responsible for setting up their UK subsidiary. He started his career in wine as a graduate trainee at Matthew Clark, who at the time were agents for Taittinger Champagne and Graham’s Port.
Andrew is Chairman of the UK’s Champagne Agents Association and is part of the Société Jacques Bollinger management committee.
Andrew’s philanthropic activities include his work as a Trustee of The Drinks Trust, a charity that provides assistance to people working in the drinks industry. He is also Secretary of The Madame Bollinger Foundation, one of the main supporters of the Institute of Masters of Wine.
In 2020 Andrew was awarded Fundraiser of the Year by the Vintners’ livery company. A passionate cyclist, Andrew has organised and ridden in ten Mentzendorff Charity Rides, and helped raise significant funds for The Drinks Trust. He has also taken part in five Dallaglio Cycle Slams supporting the work of Dallaglio RugbyWorks charity.moreless
Managing Director of importer Mentzendorff, Andrew Hawes, expressed his dismay at the proposed tax increase on fortified wines, the largest in UK history.
Bollinger MD and Chair of the UK Champagne Agents Association, Andrew Hawes, told The I newspaper that problems with the supply chain were being exacerbated by poor harvests and high demand.
Sales and Marketing Director & Deputy Managing Director
1996 - 2004
London, UK
When Andrew started at Mentzendorff in 1996 he was tasked with creating a National Accounts team and was then appointed to the board as National Accounts Director. He went on to serve as Sales Director and subsequently was promoted to Marketing Director & Deputy MD before he took over as Managing Director.
Champagne House de Venoge is a premium Champagne producer that has been leading in the craft for over 175 years. They are headquartered in Épernay and are known and praised for their fine quality products by connoisseurs from all around the world.
Andrew began his career in the wine trade as a graduate trainee at Matthew Clark, then agents for premium wine and spirit brands such as Taittinger Champagne and Graham's Port. He went on to hold positions in finance, sales and marketing before his appointment as National Accounts Manager.
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Advisory Roles
Société Jacques Bollinger
Management Committee
Société Jacques Bollinger is a premium wine and spirits manufacturer and distributor comprising Champagnes Bollinger, Ayala, Chanson Père et Fils, Delamain and Langlois-Château.
Current Board Positions
Champagne Agents Association
Chairman
London, UK
Andrew serves as Chairman of the UK's Champagne Agents Association.
The Drinks Trust (formerly known as The Benevolent) is a charity that provides financial and practical support to people who are working, or who have worked, in the drinks industry. Over the years Andrew has organised 10 charity bike rides through stunning but challenging winery locations and has helped raise more than £135,000.
Andrew has taken part in all five of the Dallaglio Cycle Slams, a gruelling cycling event that supports the charity RugbyWorks, founded by former Rugby player Lawrence Dallaglio. The charity offers life-changing support to young people at risk.
The Madame Bollinger Foundation was established in 1988 to foster the highest standards in wine education, and is one of the principal supporters of the world-renowned Institute of Masters of Wine.
Andrew was presented with The Vintners' Drinks Trust Fundraiser of the Year Award for organising the annual Mentzendorff Charity Cycle ride that raises funds for The Drinks Trust charity (formerly known as The Benevolent).
