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Chester glass manufacturer Encirc signs new bottling agreement with Australian wine firm

Container glass manufacturer Encirc has signed a multi-year agreement with wine maker and distributor Australian Vintage Ltd (AVL).

The deal sees the Chester-based firm become AVL’s exclusive bottler for the UK, building on an existing six-year relationship that culminated in Encirc bottling more than 12.5m litres for AVL in 2015.

From this month, the portfolio of AVL wines packed by Encirc will expand to include McGuigan brands such as Classic, Black Label, Reserve and Signature.

Encirc’s sales director, Gillian Walters, said: “Over the last few years, we have developed a fantastic relationship with AVL and we recognise that ensuring an effective route into the UK is a key business priority for them.

“The demand for Australian wines is on the rise in the UK market.” Read More