AN EAST Hampshire man has been honoured by the region whose wines he has been selling for the last two decades.

Alan Snudden, of wine importers The General Wine Company, was made a ’Chevalier of the Confrerie des Vins de Sainte Foy Bordeaux’.

This is in recognition of his 20 years as an ambassador representing and selling the wines of the region.

The wines shipped from this region are mainly from Chateau Carbonneau, which produces white, rose and a range of red wines which are sold in both The General Wine Company’s shops in Liphook and Petersfield, as well as in some of the best pubs, hotels and restaurants across the south.

Alan said: “I have always loved the region since beginning in the trade over 30 years ago, so this is a proud moment for myself and everyone at the company.

“We look forward to many more years promoting the vinous wonders from the eastern side of Bordeaux.”