WAITROSE, which has stores in Malvern and Droitwich, scooped two top awards at the International Wine and Spirits Competition 2005.

Wine Buyer of the Year 2005 and Spirits Buyer of the Year 2005 honours were collected by the supermarket giant during the event held in London.

Waitrose head of wine buying, Mark Williamson, said: "These awards demonstrate the expertise of our four Masters of Wine in selecting wines of quality and top value and reinforce our reputation as a first-class wine merchant.