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Zelas Wine

former winemerchant — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:46:22 +0000

Independent wine merchant in North London, specialising in Natural Wines, Fine Teas and Spirits!:-

Formed in 2003, Zelas Ltd has many years experience in the organic wine trade, with the focus on providing natural wine to clients throughout the UK. The company is based in Highgate (London). We maintain an unique range of hand-picked wines, including natural wines. Specially selected, the products are appropriate for quality seeking customers and can be enjoyed for all occasions. The products are available to buy from both the shop and the website..

With a well stocked shop and fully qualified staff, the company provides a professional wine tasting services to private customers businesses. The service is designed to be relaxing and enjoyable, enabling clients to enjoy real wines and to live a healthier lifestyle.

Rather busy website but easy enough to navigate and order online from an extensive list of well-chosen wines. Customer reviews onsite. No tasting dates shown interesting selection of teas, spirits, chocolate and other foods and a shop to browse!
UK Delivery £8.85 wines from £6.85

Zelas Wine at Wine of Course 216 Archway Road London N6 5AX t: 020 83479006

Whalley Wine Shop near Clitheroe

former winemerchant — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:44:58 +0000

Recently opened in a defunct Threshers store, independent wine merchant The Whalley Wine Shop looks to have a fresh and lively approach to selling wine.

.. based in the Ribble Valley in the picturesque village of Whalley. At The Whalley Wine Shop you can buy Fine Wines, Champagnes, Local Real Ales, National Bottled Beers, Ciders, World Beers, Malt Whiskies, Premium Spirits, Ports and a good range of quality cigars.My name is Tom Jones, I’m the owner of the shop. I’m 26 years old and I have a determination and passion for wine that maybe you don’t see in people my age. We have a great team here at the shop, Neil used to be the Head Sommelier at Northcote Manor, and Dan and I have worked together in the wine business for some years. We love meeting and chatting to customers, so please do come in and say hello.

With an interesting range of wines (and other beverages) this promises to be a place worth visiting. Although the website looks good and provides a showcase for the business and products and offers delivery, there is no online shopping system – or indeed a detailed list online. Frequent tastings are offered.
Whalley Wine Shop 63 King Street, Whalley, Clitheroe, BB7 9SW

t:01254 822581 e: mail@thewhalleywineshop.com

North and South Wines in London

former winemerchant — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:24:57 +0000

Athough the premises in SW London have long been running as an independent wine merchant, the current business started in 2010 by Marco and Harriet Napolitan, who both had experience running chain wine stores and who can now make their own choices of wines (and spirits):

We provide a fantastic range of everyday wines, and a selection of hidden gems, handpicked from a range of small producers and some more well known brands that cover the globe. There’s no letting up on the quality either when it comes to our selection of spirits- try the truly outstanding Sipsmith range of handmade Gin and Barley Vodka.

There is an online ordering system with some basic tasting notes.

UK Delivery = £4.99

Tastings?

North and South Wines 63 Broomwood Rd, Wandsworth, London SW11 6HU t:0207 228 2431

Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival

former winemerchant — Tue, 24 May 2011 06:15:39 +0000

17-19 June 2011 – Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

The Festival that has quickly become loved by not only the local people but visitors from outside of the Cotswolds where we all enjoy meeting food producers, brewers, winemakers and chefs dedicated to fostering, preserving and displaying the very best in food and drink. Join us in celebration of eating and drinking over a beautiful summer weekend.

Wine exhibitors include Aldeby Wines, Some Englshvineyards, local winemerchants (Darcy Wines), and a wine range of beers, ciders and perry.

see www.garden-events.com/cheltenham

Dorje’s Christmas Tasting near Warwick

former winemerchant — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 06:16:06 +0000

Independent wine merchant Dorjes of Warwick always finds some truly interesting wines from around the World qnd will be offering an extensive selection to taste at the Grand Christmas tasting on 10 November 2010.

This year’s tasting will be at The Granville in Barford and as usual we’ll presenting more than 80 wines, Champagnes and ports, with experts on hand to answer any questions and offer advice. This year we’ll also be introducing a range of great quality spirits at very competitive prices, perfect for fending off the cold as winter sets in. Not only that, but we’ll be joined by Ian Sparrow from Hook Norton Brewery who will be offering the opportunity to taste their complete range of delicious bottled ales.

Proprietors Alistair and Jayne aim to introduce the most beautiful wines in the World! And the search includes wines from THAILAND!

Tickets £10 (refundable on orders over £100 taken on the night), either from the website, or by telephoning 01926 430550.

Dorje’s Wine Limited, Unit 4, Rigby Close, Heathcote Industrial Estate, Warwick, CV34 6TH

t: 01926 430550 e: info@dorjes.co.uk

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The Village Vine in Poole

former winemerchant — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 05:48:43 +0000

Poole in Dorset is home to The Village Vine, an independent local wine merchant with an online shop.
The site is quite attractive visually and the range of wines selected looks to be quite good with detailed information on each wine and its region. However, the online shopping experience seems to be rather formulaic and template-driven to operate within a bigger site which also sells fashions etc.- just a little confusing if you want to get back to the wine site.

We have fantastic world wines to suit all budgets – including organic, biodynamic and fairtrade wines that you will not find in larger outlets.

We source from a wide range of small, quality-led, family-run vineyards – discover wines of real individual character.

We also feature beers from award-winning local Isle of Purbeck and Ringwood breweries and excellent regional cider.

They also offer regular tastings. I would have like to have found out a little more about the people who run the business and what guides their choice of wines!
The Village Vine 23 Bournemouth Road, Ashley Cross Village (Lower Parkstone), Poole, BH14 0EF

t: 01202 739394

Party and Celebration wines in Surrey

former winemerchant — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:13:56 +0000

Taurus Wines, in leafy Surrey, has a focus on providing wines and champagnes for parties and celebrations in Surrey and Sussex.

However, the wine list is not dominated by cheap plonk, but a good selection of reasonably priced wines and fizz from the main wine producing countries of the World. And discounts are on offer for 6 or more bottles of several Champagnes.

The “party” element is more about a Party/Celebration service – delivery and collection, ice boxes (“Eskies”) and loan of decent glasses – all things which can male life so much easier for the hosts!

The team has wide experience in the wine trade and should be able to provide you with decent advice, whether it is for an odd bottle in the shop or for planning a big bash!

In October and November 2010 they hold a number of tastings around the county: – ”

For our winter shows we have more-or-less the same wines open at each tasting and will have a mix of over 50 champagnes, wines, ports and the odd sherry for you to try. All the tastings run from 6.30pm to 10pm.” The first one is in Bramley, Surrey on 15 October 2010 - see details

There are some good tasting notes and some vineyard profiles which ate very helpful – and navigating the site is easy with a variety of menu options. With a proper shop and online ordering available this could be the place to look! The only element we could not discern was the rationale for the wines selected, as it looks to be more than “wines good for parties”!

Our wine is stored in a 17th century cowshed – hence the name Taurus (the Bull). The Cowshed is made from cotswold stone and has walls a foot thick, this means the perfect cool conditions for cellaring wine.Our shop itself (The Old cart House) is over 400 years old and is well worth a visit – there is more than ample free parking, and we normally have a bottle or two open for you to try.

Taurus Wines, The Old Cart House, Whipley Manor, PALMERS CROSS, Bramley, GUILDFORD,Surrey,GU5 0LL

t: 01483 54 84 84 e: rupert@tauruswines.co.uk

Nantwich Food & Drink Festival

former winemerchant — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:13:54 +0000

Nantwich in Cheshire is the place to be from 14-16 September 2012 for the annual Nantwich Food and Drink Festival.

Nantwich Food Festival is one of the top food and drink events in the country and regularly attracts tens of thousands of visitors from all over Britain (and beyond!). Its popularity owes much to the proximity and harmony of town and festival – each has stunning features to excite and enthrall visitors providing something for everyone to enjoy – a great day out for all the family.

For 2009 – In addition to a large number of specialist food producers and suppliers there will be a tutored wine tasting each day by Karen Kitchener from Domaine de Lauroux in the Cotes de Gascogne, Southwest France.(2009)

There is also the CAMRA Nantwich Beer Festival with around 70 beers and ciders available. As in previous years, all the Cheshire breweries will be represented and there will also be beers from the surrounding areas (supporting the CAMRA LocAle initiative).

There are also two cocktail workshops run by Residence of Nantwich, one non-alcoholic for families and the other an adults only alcoholic affair.

In addition there are also tastings of the wines of Domaine Treloar from the Roussillon region of France – and tastings of both Whisky and Champagne!!

For more info see www.nantwichfoodfestival.co.uk

Corks of….. Cotham in Bristol

former winemerchant — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:50:23 +0000

Corks of Cotham, a suburb of Bristol,is an innovative independent wine merchant with a wide range of wines from Argentina, Austria, England, Germany, Lebanon, Hungary and all the usual sources.

Tastings:-

18 October 2011 - Beer Tasting with Bristol Beer Factory (£40)

15 November 2011 – Ettore Germano Wine Dinner (£65)

16 November 2011 – Compass Box Whisky Tasting (£25)

20 September 2011 – Unusual Grape Varieties with Flinty Red Restaurant (£45)

Frequent tastings held – some in conjunction with Flinty Red Restaurant

As an independent wine and spirit merchant, we stock a hugely varied and highly sought after range of wines. We source all of our wines ourselves to ensure that, from the most humble table wine to the finest vintage, each bottle represents the best quality money can buy. We also stock hundreds of English Ales and Foreign Beers plus a staggering array of spirits!

Our friendly and approachable staff are qualified in general wine and spirit knowledge. We all have our particular areas of interest and, between us, we can advise you on most booze related matters! Our Website will introduce you to many drinks you have not heard of and a few that you had forgotten about. We hope it will ease the task of choosing what to buy when you visit us.

Amongst the range is a rare Marcillac from SW France – Domaine du Cros ‘Lo Sang del Pais’ 2006: “Distinct it certainly is with juicy raspberry fruits, provocative acidity and firm yet fine tannins. Not so easy on its own but with the right food, a winner! Superb with duck confit, pork rillettes, cepes and local charcuterie” From New Zealand there is the Isabel Pinot Gris 2006 – “the best pinot gris from New Zealand we have tried. A truly gorgeous wine that is a must buy”.

The website has a reassuringly personal feel to it – rather than just some corporate front end. With regular tastings, special offers and regular attendance at the Bristol Slow Food market this looks to be a must, especially if you are in Bristol and the South West.

Local Delivery only. No online ordering

Corks of Cotham 54 Cotham Hill, Cotham, Bristol BS6 6JX t:0117 973 1620

Adnams beer and Suffolk coast clean-up

former winemerchant — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:07:35 +0000

Earn youself a pint of Adnams beer and contribute to the improvement of the environment by joining in Adnam’s Coastal Clean-up in Southwold, Suffolk on Saturday 20 September 2008.

As part of our commitment to our community and the environment in 2003 we adopted a 1km stretch of Southwold’s beach between Gun Hill and the Harbour under the Marine Conservation Society’s Adopt-a-Beach scheme. This means that we clean it at least four times a year and afterwards we like to reward ourselves with fish & chips and a well-earned pint of Adnams.
Adnams offers a small ‘thank-you’ to all Suffolk Coast and Heath Beachwatch volunteers by offering them a voucher for a free pint in one of the 13 Adnams stockists that participate in the scheme.

Adnams is not just a well-respected East Anglian brewer, but also an accomplished hotelier and renowned wine merchant. So make a weekend of it with a bit of “do-gooding”, and enjoy the local countryside and indulge in good wine, food and hospitality!

For more info see www.adnams.co.uk

Worcester Beer, Cider and Perry Festival

former winemerchant — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:20:17 +0000

The Worcester Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale will hold its Ninth Annual Beer, Cider & Perry Festival from Thursday 14 August to Saturday 16 August 2008 on a site in the centre of Worcester Racecourse.

Being in the heart of cider- and perry-making country there should be a good range of styles to choose from – but not only local producers will be there – from Wales, Kent as well as more local Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Somerset and Gloucestershire. The beers are even more widely sourced – from the Isles of Scilly to Scotland via Northumberland and Cumbria, not forgetting Wales and Belgium!

For more info see www.worcesterbeerfest.org.uk

CAMRA’s Great British Beer Festival

former winemerchant — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:06:11 +0000

The Great British Beer Festival at Earls Court is Britain’s biggest real beer festival and brings together a wide range of real ales, ciders, perries and international beers. Organised by CAMRA the Campaign for Real Ale -

There will be at least 450 beers available during the festival including golden ales, fruit beers, stouts, bitters and some international real lagers. As well as a great selection of beer there is also cider and perry, all available in pint, half pint and third pint measures.

5-9 August 2007 at Earls Court, London
For more info see www.camra.org.uk

Kent Beer Festival 2008

former winemerchant — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:20:18 +0000

CAMRA’s (Campaign for Real Ale) Kent Beer Festival takes places from 17-19 July 2008 on a farm near Canterbury. With over 130 real ales and ciders, including foreign beers, music, food and a family area this looks to be a fun, and well-organised event for beer lovers.

“Beer on the farm” is the unofficial motto of the Kent Beer Festival, which is held in a large barn on a working farm just outside the city of Canterbury.

Kent has a rich brewing heritage and you’ll find beers from all ten Kent breweries grouped together on the left-hand side of the barn. Other British beers are on offer at the other two bars. As well as real ale, the Kent Beer Festival also sells real cider and a wide range of mainly bottled foreign beers.

For more info see www.kentbeerfestival.co.uk

Say YES to a Full Pint

Andrew — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 22:22:04 +0000

Ok so this is beer related, but I am sure many a wine lover also drinks a beer occassionally, as I do. CAMRA has just released new research showing that a shocking 26.6% of pints served in pubs are short measure by more than 5%. This is costing consumers a whopping £1.3 million every single day.

There is one pub I love to go to that really annoys me with short measures. I complained once and to say the barman was reluctant to provide a full measure is an understatement. His words were “They are always like that”!

CAMRA is taking its campaign for full pints straight to the top, by launching a national full pints petition addressed to the Prime Minister. Please add your name to our full pints petition at www.takeittothetop.co.uk.

I’m surprised though that they have launched their own petition rather than using the online one set up by No.10. Still tis better than nothing.

CAMRA has taken an advert in Monday 16th’s Guardian newspaper and another is planned for Friday 20th April. This is the first time in CAMRA’s history that they have placed campaign adverts in a national newspaper. Together we can put an end to short beer measures.

Chiltern Valley Vineyard: By Royal Appointment

Andrew — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 11:05:50 +0000

The Chiltern Valley Brewery and Vineyard, almost the closest vineyard to my home town of Henley, has been awarded a Royal Warrant of Appointment to the Queen – the first for an English vineyard.

The Warrant is given to only a few dozen businesses each year. Each has to have supplied the goods or services to the Royal Household for at least five consecutive years. The wines and beers of Chiltern are available in the Royal Farm shop in Windsor in addition to direct from the vineyard.

The company, based in Hambleden, was founded in 1980 on the site of an old pig farm.