Wine Merchants

AVALON VINEYARD
The Drove, East Pennard, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6UA
Tel: 01749 860393, web: www.pennardorganicwines.co.uk
● Organic wines, fruit wines, cider and mead – all from produce sourced in the Somerset countryside, completely free from chemical residues and grown with an environmentally conscious approach. All Avalon Vineyard products, handmade on a small-scale, are unavailable in large chain stores or supermarkets. Guided vineyard tours are offered by appointment, and self-guided tours (with tastings) are free. Mailorder service available via the website.

AVERYS OF BRISTOL
9 Culver St, Bristol, BS1 5LD Tel: 0117 921 4146
4 High St, Nailsea, BS48 1BT Tel: 0845 863 0995, web: www.averys.com
● With centuries of heritage behind them, Averys are a Bristol institution. A family business since 1793, their vaulted cellars in Culver Street house an Aladdin’s cave of modern and aged wines from all over the planet, many of which can be tasted. The cellars are also available for hire as a function room for private tastings or events. Wine can be ordered via email, phone or their website - in single bottles or full cases - and ranges in price from £3.99 to, well, whatever you want to pay, really. Staff are incredibly knowledgeable and happy to offer advice. Open Mon-Sat 10am-7pm

BRISTOL WINE COMPANY
3-4 Transom House, Victoria St, Bristol, BS1 6AH
Tel: 0117 373 0288, web: www.thebristolwinecompany.co.uk
● Independent specialist offering a bewildering array of wines, champagne, bottled ales, lagers and premium spirits. Staff are always on hand with a suitable recommendation, and they hold regular tastings in-store. Corporate/shop accounts available, as well as gift packages. You can also order online through www.nationalwine.co.uk for £5.95 delivery. Open Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm

CLIFTON CELLARS
22 The Mall, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4DS
Tel: 0117 973 0287, web: www.cliftoncellars.co.uk
● Knowledgeable and long-standing wine merchants stocking a range of new and old world wines, alongside champagne and malt whiskies. There are monthly offers priced at around £75 and upwards for mixed cases, and they run regular tastings and wine courses in-store or at local customers’ homes. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-6.30pm, Sat 9.30am-6pm

CORKS OF COTHAM
54 Cotham Hill, Bristol, BS6 6JX
Tel: 0117 973 1620, web: www.corksof.com
● A cracking independent wine merchant with a wide-ranging and highly sought-after stock of wines. All bottles are personally sourced for guaranteed quality, and you’ll also find bottled ales, foreign lagers and a vast array of premium spirits. Expert, friendly staff are always happy to chat with you about your wine selection. Case offers are available, with a handpicked selection of wines starting at around £61. Tasting sessions of wine, beer and spirits are held in-store. Open Mon-Sat 10am-9pm

ETHICAL FINE WINES
Cambrian House, 51 Broad St, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6AD
Tel: 01454 313300, web: www.ethicalwine.com
● With the admirable maxim of ‘Tastes Good, Feels Good’, this lot ethically source the finest quality wines from around the globe. All the products they stock have been produced in a socially and environmentally conscious way, so your conscience can rest easy as you drink. Also host regular wine-tasting events in the Bristol area. Online sales.

GODWIN & GODWIN
Kensington Warehouse, London Rd, Bath, BA1 6AW
Tel: 01225 337081, web: www.kensingtonwinewarehouse.co.uk
● Housed in a converted chapel (which ensures that the wine stays cool in summer), and boasting a truly biblical stock of vino, including vintage wines. Prices start at under a fiver, and they specialise in burgundies, Spanish and Italian bottles. Extensive price list online, and they deliver all over the UK.

GREAT WESTERN WINE COMPANY
Wine Warehouse, Wells Rd, Bath, BA2 3AP
Tel: 01225 322800, web: www.greatwesternwine.co.uk
● Fine wines from all over the old and new worlds are stocked by this comprehensive warehouse - and they’ve got a brace of awards to prove it. Supplying some of the finest restaurants in the south of England, they’ve been named the South West’s Independent Wine Merchant of the Year, as well as Bath Business of the Year. In addition to mixed cases and gift packages, they also stock champagne, port sherry, sprits and eau de vie. Plenty of free parking, and wine is always on hand for a quick tasting. Open Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm

HARVEY NICHOLS WINE SHOP
Quakers Friars, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BZ
Tel: 0117 916 8898, web: www.harveynichols.com
● A one-stop boutique for exclusive products of all descriptions, Harvey Nichols also have a well-stocked wine shop, and many of the bottles on offer are exclusive to HN. Also offer champagnes, spirits and cigars. Open Mon-Wed 10am-6pm, Thur 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm

HERITAGE WINE
Old Brewery, 61 Station Rd, Wickwar, Glos, GL12 8NB
Tel: 0844 871 0040, web: www.heritagewine.co.uk
● Over 25 years of experience sourcing white, red, rose and sparkling wine, as well as champagne. Having built up relationships with growers and vineyards all over the globe, and personally tasting each wine that they import, they can offer – often exclusively – some seriously special wines from small and independent wineries. Despite being one of the biggest independent wholesale wine merchants in the South West, they’re not too big to offer a friendly, personal, one-to-one service.

MAJESTIC WINE WAREHOUSE
12 Wellsway, Bath, BA2 2AA Tel: 01225 429 285
349 Bath Rd, Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3EW Tel: 0117 977 3135
Unit 10, Shield Retail Park, Filton, BS34 7BR Tel: 01179 697 774
127 Westbury Rd, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3AP Tel: 0117 962 4467
68 Winchcombe St, Cheltenham, GL52 2ND Tel: 01242 237 593, web: www.majestic.co.uk
● Chain of impressively-sized wine warehouses stocking over 800 wines and champagnes, and a tasting counter in-store for sampling the range. Regular and very competitive deals online, with free UK delivery on orders of 12 bottles or more. Also offer services for parties and weddings alongside wine-tasting events. Open Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 9am-7pm Sat, Sun 10am-5pm

MUMFORDS VINEYARD
Shockerwick Lane, Bannerdown Rd, Bath, BA1 7LQ
Tel: 01225 858367, web: www.mumfordsvineyard.co.uk
● A family-owned four-acre vineyard to the east of Bath, where grapes are picked before being pressed in Mumfords’ purpose-built winery. Offer several varieties of white, an English red and an award-winning rose: if you want to sample a local wine, these are the people to visit. Buy online direct from the vineyard or at local independent suppliers. Visitors welcome at the vineyard, as are tour groups. Call for details.

NICOLAS
116 Coldharbour Rd, Redland, Bristol, BS6 7SL
Tel: 0117 924 8423, web: www.nicolas.com
● Bristol’s only branch of top-end French wine purveyors Nicolas. As you’d expect, about 90% of the vino comes from France, though they also stock wines from other European and new world regions. Great selection of French ciders and spirits, and a humidor for the cigar range. Open Mon-Wed 12noon-8pm, Thur 12noon-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 12noon-7pm

ODDBINS
138 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, BS7 8NT Tel: 0117 944 3034
Clifton, 7 Princess Victoria St, Bristol, BS8 4BX Tel: 0117 973 8185, web: www.oddbins.com
● Dearly regarded nationwide chain that offers a good range of competitively priced wines, sold by knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff. There’s a tasting room in the Gloucester Road branch to help you make the right choice.

TASTING ROOM
4 St Saviours Rd, Larkhall, Bath, BA1 6RT
Tel: 01225 463392, web: www.tastingroom.co.uk
● Specialist independent wine merchants who take pride in detailed knowledge of the origins of their wine – which is all sourced from small, independent and family-run domaines in the old and new worlds. They can help with gift ideas, and offer a membership Tasting Room club. Often have competitive offers on cases. Whiskies, brandies, armagnacs and fruit creme are also stocked - they even host tastings of their fine whisky selection. Voted UK Independent Retailer of the Year at the French Wine Awards 2005. Open Mon-Fri 10.30am-6.30pm, Sat 10am-6pm.

VINCEREMOS
74 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ
Web: www.vinceremos.co.uk
● The longest-running organic wine specialist in the UK, stocking over 300 organic wines, beers, ciders, juices, cordials and spirits – with the vast majority also suitable for vegans. Friendly and personal service from these winners of the Which Wine Guide’s 2005 Organic Wine Specialist of the Year. Orders of five cases or more are eligible for free delivery and a 5% discount; 10 cases or more get a 10% discount.

VINTAGE ROOTS
Holdshott Farm, Reading Rd, Heckfield, Hook, RG27 0JZ
Tel: 0800 980 4992, web: www.vintageroots.co.uk
● Suppler of a wide range of organic and Fairtrade wines from all over the old and new worlds. Established in 1986 with the ambition of making a trade from something that could be enjoyed and believed in - over 20 years later, they now stock around 300 organic wines, dozens of bottled beers, organic ciders, spirits and liqueurs. A consistent commitment to quality - every wine stocked is sampled throughout the year at one of the many organised tastings. Available in both single variety and mixed cases. Delivery costs £6.95 up to 59 bottles (free thereafter).

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