We specialise in supplying wines from a small number of winegrowing countries and regions [...]]]> An established and specialist independent online wine merchant who is brave enough to try something a little different (e.g. Austria & Switzerland, Israel) and an old favourite (Beaujolais Nouveau) where he is probably the leading independent for all Beaujolais Wines.

We specialise in supplying wines from a small number of winegrowing countries and regions in the world; our particular specialities are Austria, Switzerland, and the the French region of Beaujolais – but we offer quite a lot more besides these. One of our particular highlights is our outstanding range of Austrian Dessert Wines – undoubtedly the best in the UK. We specialise mainly in wines from smaller family producers – who generally make wines of character and individuality – but we also deal with the occasional co-operative or larger firm where we feel the quality and range are good.

As a founder member of the Association of Small Direct Wine Merchants (ASDW) he offers tastings at their regular events and elsewhere

UK Delivery=£8.95

Nick Dobson Wines     38 Crail Close, Wokingham RG41 2PZ (office)t: 0118 9771545

We concentrate on top-domaine wines from Burgundy, the Rhône Valley and Southern France, working very closely with such sought-after winemakers as Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Jean-Marie Fourrier, Gérard Gauby and Daniel Ravier (Tempier), amongst [...]]]> A&B Vintners claim to be one of the leading independent specialist wine merchants with a focus on specific areas of France:

We concentrate on top-domaine wines from Burgundy, the Rhône Valley and Southern France, working very closely with such sought-after winemakers as Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Jean-Marie Fourrier, Gérard Gauby and Daniel Ravier (Tempier), amongst many others.

Such focus allows us to visit the regions and growers on a regular basis, in the cellar and the vines. As a small team, we are all very familiar with the wines upon which we stake our reputation and the personalities who make them. In short, we sell the bottles we enjoy and drink ourselves at home.

This is a merchant for those afficionados who know their wines and are prepared to pay premium prices for premium wines. The 2010 Wine List is on the website, but online ordering is not offered and is probably not appropriate for such select wines.
But the site does offer some great content on the selected growers, including videos of discussions with winemakers in the atmospheric surroundings of their cellars.
UK Delivery = £18.00

No tastings currently offered
A&B Vintners Little Tawsden, Spout Lane, Brenchley Kent TN12 7AS   t: 01892 724977

I have had the delight in attending several of her tastings (held locally to me in Marlow, Buckinghamshire and other up in London) and her passion certainly [...]]]> The indomitable Paula Sinberg runs the Ultimate Wine Company and for a small operation she manages to gather an impressive range of individualistic and quality wines.

I have had the delight in attending several of her tastings (held locally to me in Marlow, Buckinghamshire and other up in London) and her passion certainly manifests itself. They are a mix of the formal – sit down and the informal, pass the wines around and chat with a light buffet in between batches of wines.

Next Tasting – 10 Feb 2011 – French Wines at  Bacchus & Comus
57 Pelham Street, London SW7 2NJ 6:30 – 8:00 pm
for details phone 01628-472214

Range-wise all the main countries are covered although the Austrian listing is quit extensive and Italy is an obvious passion. New Zealand offers has several quality wines I haven’t seen listed elsewhere and, interestingly, Portugal has a very good representation too. Although generally pricey the Californian section is extensive, more so than many other specialists.

In amongst the wines several deli items await discovery; these are often included in the light buffet available during the tastings – another reason for going along to one!

The Ultimate Wine Company,
8 Millbank, Mill Road, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1UA
Tel: (+44 1628) 472214
No retail outlet. Slightly high delivery charge at £15 per order.