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Corney & Barrow Ayr Wine Shop

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In 1994, Corney & Barrow’s Scottish operation merged with Whighams of Ayr, one of the longest-established wine merchants in the UK.

Set up by a group of prominent Ayrshire merchants and landowners in 1766, Whighams traditionally supplied fine wines and spirits to many of the great houses and estates in southern Scotland. Whighams has occupied the current residence in Academy Street in Ayr, for much of the 243 years of its existence. Robert Burns is thought to have visited the cellars in his role as excise man for the area in t

he late 1780s. The 1766-built cellars were constructed for the sole purpose of storing imported wines, ports and sherries shipped on the company-built vessels, which plied their trade around Europe. These cellars are very much still in use today for long-term customer reserve storage.

02/07/2025

mcgregor + reid's Cheese of the Month for July is Smoked Gubbeen. From Schull in West Cork, Smoked Gubbeen is a washed rind cheese with a delicate smoky flavour, combined with characteristic notes of mushroom and nuts, with a creamy and buttery texture.

To match this delicious cheese, we have selected Gewurztraminer Beblenheim Domaine Trapet. This wine comes from Alsace, a beautiful region sandwiched between the Vosges mountains and the River Rhine. It is made from 100% Gewürztraminer, an aromatic grape variety with pink skins. The grape’s name is derived from the German word “Gewürz,” which means “spice,” reflecting its exotic character. Aromas of roses, apricots and Turkish Delight – distinctively Gewurztraminer, rendered elegantly. The palate is fleshy, with almost chewable stone-fruit, followed by a firm acid backbone and stony minerality.

As always, you can find the wine here at Corney & Barrow Ayr Wine Shop, and head to Mcgregor + Reid on Newmarket Street to grab the cheese!

19/06/2025

If anyone is based in the Perthshire area, or is visiting next month, our colleague Eva is co-hosting a fabulous wine dinner at Pine Trees Hotel with Tunella. This is a brilliant opportunity to taste wines from the Friuli-Venezia-Giulia region of north-east Italy. Details below:

Date and Time: Tuesday 29th July, 6.30pm
Venue: Pine Trees Hotel, Strathview Terrace, Pitlochry, PH16 5QR
To book: email [email protected]

12/06/2025

Father's Day is this Sunday - why not pick him up a beautifully wrapped bottle or two? 😉

06/06/2025

mcgregor + reid's Cheese of the Month for June is Baron Bigod. This cheese is made in Bungay, Suffolk, by third-generation farmers Jonny and Dulcie Crickmore and is the only traditional Brie de Meaux style cheese produced in the UK. The result is a rich and earthy cheese with notes of citrus and truffle.

To match this delicious cheese, we have selected Giulia Negri Langhe Nebbiolo, which hails from the Piedmont region in Northern Italy and is made from 100% Nebbiolo. This is an elegant red, with lifted red cherry and wild strawberry notes and just a touch of dried fruit on the nose. The palate manages to perfectly balance soft tannins with a fresh line of acidity.

As always, you can find the wine here at Corney & Barrow Ayr Wine Shop. And head to Mcgregor + Reid on Newmarket Street to grab the cheese!

11/05/2025

Barossa Boy Dinner at Brett - Glasgow
Thursday 15th May

We are delighted to share details of an exclusive dinner and wine tasting with Trent Burge of Barossa Boy Wines.

Trent's family’s history in the Barossa Valley dates back to 1855 when his great-great-great grandfather, John Burge, immigrated to South Australia. He began work as a winemaker, and every generation since has followed. Winemaking is well and truly in the Burge blood.

Date: Thursday 15th May
Time: 6.45pm
Venue: Brett, 321 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G4 9HR
Price: £95 per person
To book: [email protected]

Barossa Boy Wines
Brett Restaurant

09/05/2025

Here are some adorable snaps of recent puppy visitors! Our shop is dog-friendly, so please feel free to bring your furry friend with you 🐶

07/05/2025

Do you think that all wines can age – think again! Join us on Saturday 24th or Saturday 31st May (12.30 - 2.30pm) for a fascinating wine tasting that will debunk some of the most common wine myths/misconceptions. You are guaranteed to leave feeling like a wine buff!

You will sample six wines from around the world and also receive a tour of our amazing 18th-century cellars.

Tickets are £30 per person (maximum group size 6 people).

To book your place, pick your preferred date and email [email protected]. Spaces are limited

06/05/2025

mcgregor + reid's Cheese of the Month for May is Grand Noir. Produced in Laube Allgau (Bavaria) by the Kaserei Champignon company, Grand Noir is an exceptional blue cheese known for its distinct appearance and refined flavour profile. Each cheese is hand-dipped, encased in black wax and aged for a minimum of 8 weeks, developing a creamy texture and rich, intense flavours. Beautifully marbled with blue and green veins, offering a harmonious blend of sharp, tangy notes, a subtle sweetness and a buttery finish that lingers on the palate.

To match this delicious cheese, we have selected Nelson Vineyards Rosé, which hails from the Paarl region of South Africa and is made from 100% Petit Verdot. Soft, baby pink in colour with a pretty, perfumed nose showing notes of red berries and cream. The palate is well balanced with fresh ripe fruit, a creamy texture and good structure.

As always, you can find the wine here at Corney & Barrow Ayr Wine Shop. And head to Mcgregor + Reid on Newmarket Street to grab the cheese!

02/05/2025

NOW FULLY BOOKED

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We are delighted to announce details of our Summer Wine Fair at Ayr Town Hall on Thursday 3rd July (6-8pm). You will have the opportunity to taste 30+ wines from around the world, and ask us any burning wine related questions you might have!

Tickets are £30 per person. Spaces are limited, so please don't delay in securing your spot. To book, please email [email protected] - payment is required at the time of booking and is non refundable.

29/04/2025

Judgement of Paris Masterclasses | 6:30-8pm | £35pp

Join us for our very own version of this famous blind wine tasting. The evening will consist of a sit-down masterclass, with four comparative wine flights based on France vs California.

This promises to be a fun and informative evening with wines and snacks served!

With a limited number of places available, book fast!

GLASGOW
Date: Wednesday 28th May
Venue: The Royal College of Surgeons, 232-242 St Vincent Street
To Book: [email protected] or call 01875 321 921

EDINBURGH - SOLD OUT
Date: Wednesday 4th June
Venue: The Merchants Hall Court Room, Hanover Street
To Book: [email protected] or call 01875 321 921

15/04/2025

If you would like a wine delivery for the long weekend, simply get your order to us before 3pm tomorrow and we will deliver on Thursday (for Ayrshire and Glasgow). Call us on 01292 267 000 or email [email protected] to place your order.

Our shop will also be open as normal on Friday and Saturday, 10 - 5.30 pm.

04/04/2025

mcgregor + reid's Cheese of the Month for April is Montgomery's Cheddar, which has been made by the Montgomery family in South Somerset for three generations. Set using 'pint starters' rather than powders, which creates variations in flavour from one day to the next, giving the cheese its individual character and complexity. This cloth-bound cheddar is then allowed to mature for a minimum of 14 months. The resulting cheese has a supreme depth of flavour, rich, nutty, savoury and gloriously golden.

To match this delicious cheese, we have selected 'Soraie', an innovative project, aiming to put a new spin on the traditional winemaking technique called 'appassimento', which is used to make the famous Amarone wines of Italy's Veneto region. Rich, velvety and round on the palate, with flavours of black plums, black cherry, vanilla and a moreish chocolatey finish (£14.50).

As always, you can find the wine here at Corney & Barrow Ayr Wine Shop. And head to Mcgregor + Reid on Newmarket Street to grab the cheese!

Address

8 Academy Street
Ayr
KA71HT

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 5:30pm
Thursday	10am - 5:30pm
Friday	10am - 5:30pm
Saturday	10am - 5:30pm

Website

http://www.corneyandbarrow.com/

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