Oatley Fine Wine Merchants recognised as Ritchies Liquor Supplier of the Year 2026

Ritchies is one of Australia’s leading independent liquor retailers, with a strong network of stores across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. Each year, the Ritchies Conference and Awards recognise the suppliers and partners who contribute to the ongoing growth of their business.  

We are proud to share that Oatley Fine Wine Merchants has been recognised as Ritchies Liquor Supplier of the Year 2026 - Sales Under $3M category.  

The award reflects the strength of the partnership between our teams and the shared focus on supporting the wine category, delivering great products and creating value for Ritchies customers.  

Following a strong year of growth, our team has continued to work closely with Ritchies and their store network through portfolio support, staff education and a willingness to test, learn and grow together.  

Ritchies Buyer, Lisa, praised Oatley's diverse portfolio, strong supplier partnership and ongoing commitment to supporting its 74-store network. She also highlighted the collaborative approach of our Account Management team:

"Liz, our Account Manager at OFWM, is responsive, adaptive, and accessible, commercially reliable, and always willing to trial new ideas, learn from the results and evolve with us. Their commitment to staff training and education has also helped build knowledge and confidence across our network. A fantastic result from a partner who understands that great supplier relationships are about much more than just the numbers."

We sincerely thank the Ritchies team for their trust, collaboration and ongoing support. We are proud to be part of their supplier community and look forward to continuing to build on the partnership in the years ahead.