Wine Merchants

AVALON VINEYARD
The Drove, East Pennard, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6UA
Tel: 01749 860393, web: www.pennardorganicwines.co.uk
Award-winning fruit liqueurs and wines, apple juice, organic English white grape wine, mead and old-fashioned cider, all made using traditional methods. Visitors are welcome in the vineyard and cellar, open daily 2-6pm all year. Visits are free but there’s a small fee for guided tours. Also available at Bristol’s monthly Slow Food Market.

AVERYS OF BRISTOL
9 Culver St, Bristol, BS1 5LD Tel: 0117 921 4146
4 High St, Nailsea, BS48 1BT Tel: 08451 283797, web: www.averys.com
Established in 1793, Averys is a part of Bristol’s history. Their vaulted cellars in Culver Street are home to a huge range of classic and modern wines from around the globe - many available for tasting every day. The historic cellars also double as a function venue and can be hired for private tastings or events. Order via email, phone or via the website. Delivery is £5.99 anywhere in the UK, and you can order any quantity from a single bottle to multiple cases. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful staff will guide you to just what you’re looking for. Corporate and loyalty discount schemes available. Open Mon-Sat 10am-7pm

BOTTOMS UP
101 Gloucester Rd, Bristol, BS7 8AT Tel: 0117 942 0562
17-19 Straits Parade, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2LE Tel: 0117 958 3894
186 Wells Rd, Bristol, BS4 2AL Tel: 0117 972 0074
94 Whiteladies Rd, Bristol, BS8 2QX Tel: 0117 923 9312, web: www.threshers.co.uk
Part of the Thresher group, offering some good savings on wines, beers and spirits.

BRISTOL WINE COMPANY
Transom House, Victoria St, Bristol, BS1 6AH
Tel: 0117 373 0288, web: www.thebristolwinecompany.co.uk
This independent specialist promises unrivalled expertise, service and a huge range of wines, champagnes, bottled ales, lagers and premium spirits. Their walk-in chiller means your entire order can be delivered cool, ready for your party. Free local delivery and shop/corporate accounts facilities available. Gift and packaging ideas range from high-quality wooden boxes to less expensive gift bags. Online ordering now available through www.nationalwine.co.uk, delivery £5.95 (free on orders over £250).

CLIFTON CELLARS
22 The Mall, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4DS
Tel: 0117 973 0287, web: www.cliftoncellars.co.uk
Reputable and knowledgeable cellars offering great-quality old and new world wines, some 20 champagnes, and possibly Bristol’s best selection of miniatures, along with a good range of malt whiskies. Monthly offers on cases filled from stock (they don’t buy cheap wines in to bulk up cases). Also offer organised tastings and gift service, and run regular wine courses. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-6.30pm, Sat 9am-6pm

CORKS OF COTHAM
54 Cotham Hill, Bristol, BS6 6JX
Tel: 0117 973 1620, web: www.corksof.com
Independent specialists who source all their own wines, ensuring that, from the most humble table wine to the finest vintage, each bottle represents great quality. Also stock a staggering array of spirits and beers from around the country as well as the rest of the world, including a new range of some of the finest beers from Germany. Regular wine and spirit tastings. For details and a full list of their fabulous range, see the website, or drop in for some friendly advice. Open Mon-Sat 10am-9pm

ETHICAL FINE WINES
Cambrian House, 51 Broad St, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6AD
Tel: 01454 313300, web: www.ethicalwine.com
Founded in 2007 by Master of Wine Susan McCraith, EFW sell (by mail-order) quality wines from all over the world which not only taste delicious but are produced in an environmentally and socially responsible way - in vineyards farmed without the use of synthetic chemicals, where workers are well cared for. Regular wine tasting events in the Bristol area.

GODWIN & GODWIN
Kensington Warehouse, London Rd, Bath, BA1 6AW
Tel: 01225 337081, web: www.kensingtonwinewarehouse.co.uk
Located in a converted chapel built in 1795, this independent wine merchant stocks over 400 wines, including a great range of vintage wines from 1955 onwards, with prices starting at under £4. Specialists in burgundies, Spanish and Italian wines. They’ll even design individual labels for special occasions. Suppliers to bars in Bath and further afield, they also run outside bars at public events. Online ordering, with delivery throughout the UK.

GREAT WESTERN WINE COMPANY
Wine Warehouse, Wells Rd, Bath, BA2 3AP
Tel: 01225 322800, web: www.greatwesternwine.co.uk
This friendly West Country wine merchant is a regular award-winner, with a huge and ever-expanding range of exclusive wines from all over the world. Recent additions to the list include top-quality Italian wines from Valpolicella, Soave, Gavi and Barolo, and exciting new finds from California and Oregon. Recently named the South West’s Independent Wine Merchant of the Year, and Bath Business of the Year, they supply some of southern England’s best restaurants, run a wonderfully atmospheric shop from their warehouse overlooking Churchill Bridge roundabout, and host events and launches, too. Knowledgeable staff, plenty of free parking, and there’s always wine open for tastings. The mail-order part of the company delivers next day to anywhere in the UK mainland. Can take orders by phone, fax or email. Open Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm

NEW
HARVEY NICHOLS WINE SHOP
Quakers Friars, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BZ
Tel: 0117 916 8898, web: www.harveynichols.com
A prestigious, diverse portfolio that represents one of Bristol’s most spectacular collections. Must-visit destination for all lovers of fine wine and spirits.

HERITAGE WINE
Old Brewery, 61 Station Rd, Wickwar, Glos, GL12 8NB
Tel: 01454 294099, web: www.heritagewine.co.uk
One of the South West’s largest independent wholesale wine merchants, specialising in supplying, on an almost exclusive basis, wines from single domaines, chateaux and wineries from all around the world. A family-run business set up in 1979, they’re competitively priced and still small enough to offer a personal and friendly service. Single variety and mixed cases available for mail-order. Delivery £4.95 per order.

THE LOCAL
104 Mount Rd, Bath, BA2 1LN Tel: 01225 447353
175 Crow Lane, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7DR Tel: 0117 950 0426, web: www.threshers.co.uk
New imprint from those Threshers fellers, comprising community-oriented wine merchants and off-licences situated outside the city centre. Also have stores in Whitchurch, Mangotsfield, Winterbourne and Worle.

MAJESTIC WINE WAREHOUSE
12 Wellsway, Bath, BA2 2AA Tel: 01225 429485
349 Bath Rd, Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3AW Tel: 0117 977 3135
Unit 10, Sheffield Retail Park, Avon Link Rd, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7OB Tel: 0117 969 7774
127 Westbury Rd, Westbury on Trym, Bristol, BS9 3AP Tel: 0845 605 6767
68 Winchcombe St, Cheltenham, GL52 2ND Tel: 01242 237593, web: www.majestic.co.uk
Vast wine warehouse stocking an impressive range of 800 wines and champagnes, with a tasting counter in store. Also offer themed weekend tastings and free delivery to any address in mainland UK (min 12 btls). Promotional offers all year round, and you can order online. Free email updates available from website.
Open Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm

MUMFORDS VINEYARD
Shockerwick Lane, Bannerdown Rd, Bath, BA1 7LQ
Tel: 01225 858367, web: www.mumfordsvineyard.co.uk
Family-run business dedicated to producing the finest-quality English wines from a four-acre vineyard to the east of Bath, including several varieties of white wine, award-winning rose (won Gold at the 2005 Taste of the West awards) and an outstanding English red. Wines available direct from the vineyard, from local independent suppliers, and now also from Waitrose. Visitors to the vineyard are welcome, as are tour groups. Call for details.

NICOLAS
116 Coldharbour Rd, Redland, Bristol, BS6 7SL
Tel: 0117 924 8423
Opened in early 2007, and replacing the Redland branch of Oddbins, this is the only local branch of French upmarket wine suppliers Nicolas. Ninety per cent of the stock is given over to superb quality French wines, but there’s also a small range of other European and New World bottles, French beers, ciders and spirits (eau de vie and pastis), and you can even pick up a tin of foie gras should the fancy take you. Large fitted humidor for their excellent cigar selection. Good gift range. Open Mon-Wed 12noon-8pm, Thur 12noon-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 12noon-7pm

ODDBINS
138 Gloucester Rd, Bristol, BS7 8NT Tel: 0117 944 3034
7 Princess Victoria St, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4BX Tel: 0117 973 8185, web: www.oddbins.com
Excellent chain, much loved not least for their friendly, knowledgeable staff and great range of all things alcoholic. The Gloucester Road branch has its own tasting room and staff unafraid of hurtling off into Jilly Goolden territory in their enthusiasm. Check out the website for wine-buying tips.

TASTING ROOM
4 St Saviours Rd, Larkhall, Bath, BA1 6RT
Tel: 01225 463392, web: www.tastingroom.co.uk
Wonderful bespoke wine merchants specialising in wines from the Bordeaux and Languedoc-Roussillon regions, with an excellent range of other European and new world varieties. Currently stock over 180 different wines, plus champagnes and spirits, and 99% of the range is sourced direct from the vineyard, which means that pretty much everything in the shop is exclusive. Private tastings available: they even run their own tasting club (phone for details) with extra discounts for members, and recently introduced whisky tastings to show off their extensive 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

THRESHERS
1-2 Fairfield Rd, Bath, BA1 6EP Tel: 01225 311166
4 Georges Place, Bathwick Hill, Bath, BA2 4EN Tel: 01225 316172
35 Moorland Rd, Bath, BA2 3PN Tel: 01225 444451
5 Terrace Walk, Bath, BA1 1LN Tel: 01225 460280
5 Cleeve Wood Rd, Downend, Bristol, BS16 2SF Tel: 0117 956 0472
2-4 Gloucester Rd, Bristol, BS7 8AE Tel: 0117 924 7229
65 Henleaze Rd, Bristol, BS9 4JT Tel: 0117 962 0403
243 North St, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1JN Tel: 0117 953 2381
39 Oakleaze Rd, Thornbury, Bristol, BS12 1EW Tel: 01454 412025
18 Portland St, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4JH Tel: 0117 973 6819
45 Rodney Rd, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3HW Tel: 01275 462008
123 Stoke Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3RW Tel: 0117 962 2468
48 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2NH Tel: 0117 973 7770
116 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2RP Tel: 0117 946 6104, web: www.threshers.co.uk
The Thresher group brings us Threshers, The Local, Wine Rack and Bottoms Up. With around 2,000 shops nationwide, they stock a great selection of favourite brands and offer ever-changing promotions and discounts.

VINCEREMOS
74 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ
Tel: 0113 244 0002, web: www.vinceremos.co.uk
The longest-established organic wine specialist in the UK, with over 300 organic wines, beers, ciders, juices, cordials and spirits to choose from. Almost all wines and beers on their list are vegetarian, and over 80% are vegan. As a small, specialist company, they provide a personal and friendly service, and the company was declared Organic Wine Specialist of the Year in the 2005 Which Wine Guide. Free delivery on orders over five cases (plus 5% discount), otherwise £6.95 per order.

VINTAGE ROOTS
Farley Farms, Bridge Farm, Reading Rd, Arborfield, Berks, RG2 9HT
Tel: 0118 976 1999, web: www.vintageroots.co.uk
Vintage Roots have been supplying one of the most comprehensive organic wine, beer and spirit selections in this country since 1986, with some 300 organic wines and dozens of beers, along with numerous organic ciders, spirits, liqueurs, juices and even chocolate and coffee. Available in both single variety and mixed cases for mail-order, with free delivery for orders of more than five cases (£6.95 otherwise).

WINE RACK
16 Chelsea Rd, Bath, BA1 3DU Tel: 01225 421423
20 Westgate St, Bath, BA1 1EQ Tel: 01225 462264
65 Henleaze Rd, Bristol, BS9 4JT Tel: 0117 962 0403
38 High St, Keynsham, BS31 1DX Tel: 0117 986 2766
16 Princess Victoria St, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4BP Tel: 0117 974 1020
65 Stoke Hill, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, BS9 1EP Tel: 0117 968 1011, web: www.threshers.co.uk
Part of the Thresher group, with some good savings on wines, beers and spirits.

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