Five indies have been shortlisted in this year’s Drinks Buyers Awards.

In the independent category, sponsored by The Wine Merchant, the contenders are Andy Cole, Vinotopia, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire; Duncan Gammie, The Wee Vinoteca, Hitchin; Gareth Main, The Little Mouse, south London; Jamie Tonkin, Old Chapel Cellars, Truro; and Hannah Wilkins, Vineyards, Sherborne.

Now in their seventh year, the awards – previously named the Wine Buyers Awards – are organised by the London Wine Fair.

The full shortlist can be found here.

The winners for all the Drinks Buyers Awards categories will be announced at London Wine Fair in May.