The Oxford Wine Company has revealed that it is splitting its retail and wholesale sides of the business into two different companies. 

Happening with immediate effect, the company said that the two businesses will operate from premises next door to each other and remain under the same ownership of the Sandbach family. 

At the same time, however, a new MD will be appointed to operate and expand the wholesale side of the business, named Oxford Wine Wholesale. 

The Oxford Wine Company will continue to run its four shops, three of which are in Oxford and the final one in Standlake, West Oxfordshire. 

On the splitting of the company, owner Ted Sandbach, said: “The two sides of the company had been drifting apart for a number of years with different priorities and personnel. We believe that splitting them will allow each company to perform to its fullest potential. 

“Oxford Wine Wholesale will have a larger portfolio of wines selected specifically for the on-trade, whilst The Oxford Wine Company can concentrate on sourcing a wide range of interesting and unusual products to satisfy our curious and knowledgeable retail customer base.” 

The retail side of The Oxford Wine Company continues to expand, with new recruitment bringing the number of staff to 15. 

Likewise, the independent retailer continues to pick up accolades, most recently being named Regional Group of the Year at The Drinks Retailing Awards 2026. 

Here, the retailer was particularly praised for its expanding rum range and creative, esoteric selection of wines.