For more information, contact the Virgin Atlantic press office at press.office@fly.virgin.com. 

Or contact Oscar Willis from Yotes Court at office@yotescourt.co.uk.

Jeroboams media requests, images and interviews can be arranged by contacting Astrid Lewis (astrid@spritzmarketing.co.uk) at Spritz Marketing & PR. 

About Virgin Atlantic      

Virgin Atlantic was founded by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson in 1984, with innovation and amazing customer service at its core. In 2022, Virgin Atlantic was voted Britain’s only Global Five Star Airline by APEX for the sixth year running in the Official Airline Ratings. Headquartered in London, it employs more than 7,500 people worldwide, flying customers to 31 destinations across four continents throughout the year. Virgin Atlantic recently continued its expansion in the US, launching new routes to Austin, Texas and Tampa, Florida. 

Alongside shareholder and Joint Venture partner Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic operates a leading transatlantic network, with onward connections to over 200 cities around the world. In February 2020, Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic launched an expanded Joint Venture, offering a comprehensive route network, convenient flight schedules, competitive fares and reciprocal frequent flyer benefits, including the ability to earn and redeem miles across all carriers.  Virgin Atlantic joined SkyTeam in March 2023 as the global airline alliance’s first and only UK member airline, enhancing the alliance’s transatlantic network and services to and from Heathrow and Manchester Airport.  

Virgin Atlantic has been pioneering sustainability leadership for more than 15 years, committing to Net Zero by 2050 and continuous action that reduces environmental impact.  The airline operates one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the skies and has reduced its absolute carbon emissions by 35% over the last decade. In October 2022, Virgin Atlantic welcomed the first of 16 A330-900neos to the fleet, continuing its transformation towards 100% next generation aircraft by 2027.  Later in 2023, Virgin Atlantic is leading an industry consortium to deliver the first 100% SAF flight across the transatlantic. Demonstrating that 100% SAF can be used safely as a drop in fuel in existing infrastructure, engines and airframes. The need to scale production is an industry imperative and Virgin Atlantic is committed to radical collaboration across the energy chain to support commercialisation ahead of 2030. 

For more information visit www.virginatlantic.com or via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @virginatlantic.

About Yotes Court

Nestled in the Garden of England, Yotes Court is a modern venture led by progressive and sustainable values from well-known race-horse owner Susannah Ricci. She has sought out the most skilled people in their field to grow the highest quality grapes and create premium wines. 

Originally a soft and top fruit farm, the vineyard was meticulously planted in 2016 following discussions with Stephen Skelton MW who has since stated that it is the best site he has planted in over 45 years. The land is perfect for vines – the sunny south-facing slopes are frost-free, free-draining and sheltered with green sand at the top, heavier clay as the slope bottoms out and stony ragstone to retain the heat.

The vineyard is managed by Tony Purdie, who, prior to moving to the UK in 2016 was regional vineyard manager for Babich Wines in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand and now has twenty-five years of wine grape growing experience under his belt. The common thread which brings New Zealand and UK viticulture together is that to make it successful, you must step out of traditional comfort zones and be pioneering in your approach.

Tony has been heavily involved in helping WineGB to establish the Sustainable Wines of Great Britain Scheme of which Yotes Court is a founder member, and in 2021, were one of the first vineyards to produce fully sustainable wines under the scheme.

Seven different grape varieties are grown on the 75-acre vineyard. Approximately two thirds of the fruit grown is sold after harvest. The remainder is retained by Yotes Court to make their award-winning range of still and sparkling wines which are all suitable for vegans. Yotes Court concentrates on single vintage, 100% single varietals to reflect the distinctive geography of the vineyard, and the unique characteristics of each grape variety. 

Yotes Court do not have their own winery on-site and so, furthering owner Susannah’s philosophy of finding the most skilled people in their fields, she partnered with contract winery Defined Wine Ltd in Canterbury, also accredited under the Sustainable Wines of Great Britain Scheme, with head winemaker Nick Lane. Nick was formerly winemaker at Cloudy Bay, Moet and Dom Perignon. In 2021, Yotes Court won the ‘Newcomer of the Year’ in the WineGB Awards. 

As Susannah is heavily involved in National Hunt Racing, with 20 Cheltenham Festival winners to her name, she decided to use her pink & green jockey silks as inspiration for the branding and has named the still wines after racing terms and sparkling wines after her winning horses.

All Yotes Court wines are only made from grapes grown onsite, at the vineyard in Mereworth, Kent, which is open to visitors throughout the year. The Cellar Door, outdoor Paddock Lawn, and Tasting Room are all home to one of the most spectacular views in Kent.

For more information visit yotescourt.co.uk or via Facebook and Instagram @yotescourt.

About Jeroboams

Founded in 1985 by Peter Rich, Jeroboams began in retail, offering an extensive and exciting selection of fine wines and champagnes complemented by a unique selection of specialist cheeses and charcuterie. The aim is to continually exceed the customer’s high expectations. Jeroboams now proudly operates seven specialist wine shops plus its flagship food and wine outlet, all based in London’s central boroughs. 

Jeroboams are proud to be a part of the modern fabric of London, a local wine merchant retaining the values of the great city and working within its unique communities.

The famous green shops are the heartbeat and the heritage, and they are key to Jeroboams being seen as ‘London’s local wine merchant’. Fusing traditional wine savoir-faire with a modern approach to design, service and presentation each shop is at the heart of its own local London community. 

Jeroboams has a highly successful history of procuring and selling an extensive range of wines. The group pride themselves on an ability to find the most interesting wine, covering an extensive range, sourced at the most competitive price, to meet the ever-changing tastes and demands of the customer.  

Our Fine Wine Services have been developed from decades of experience dealing with the world’s finest and rarest wines. Led by our Fine Wine Team, we offer guidance on building a cellar, high quality professional storage, and advice on investment and selling your wine. Services include: Fine Wine both duty paid and in bond, storage, broking, investment and En Primeur. 

In 2018, Jeroboams Trade became the new name for the distribution arm of the Jeroboams Group. Formerly Laytons Wine Merchants, Jeroboams Trade is a wholesale business providing on-trade and corporate customers their portfolio of fine wines and spirits. Laytons Wine Merchants will continue, but only as an importing agency.

2018 – Jeroboams received the Drinks Retailing Award for Small Chain of the Year with the judges citing “2017 was a year of reinvention for Jeroboams, which refurbished all six stores to stunning effect. The new-look stores perfectly cater to the modern consumer but have lost none of their charm or essential character.” Finalist in 2019, 2020, 2021. 

2018 - two new shops were added to the portfolio at High Street Kensington and Muswell Hill

2019 and 2020 – Decanter Retailer of the Year – Italian Specialist and Finalist London Multi-Store. 2020 – Finalist - Burgundy EP Campaign and New Zealand Specialist 

2020 – new website launched www.jeroboams.co.uk

2021 – Decanter Retailer of the Year – awarded Best London Multi-store, and runner-up Italian and New Zealand Specialist Retailer 

2022 - Decanter Retailer Awards - Outstanding Wine Retailer of the Year, Best London Multi-Store, Best Italy Specialist, and Best New Zealand Specialist

Jeroboams Wimbledon opens December 2022 and will open its tenth shop in Chelsea in Summer 2023