We've been enjoying getting to know some of our South African producers and opening the wines to taste in our shop. Today (Friday 20th) and tomorrow (Sat 21st) it's the turn of the excellent wines from Thelema in Stellenbosch. Long term favourites of the team here, these wines are brilliantly made by Thomas Webb and his Team. Thomas is pictured here with his dad, Gyles Webb who founded Thelema. Drop into the shop and taste the wines, and hopefully see why we love them so much.
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Can't make it to the shop? You can take advantage of the same offers on these wines online
10/09/2024
Very high above the Lebanese coastal city of Batroun are the steep sided vineyards of Ixsir. International grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier rub shoulders with local grapes like Caladoc to produce gloriously fresh and intense whites, reds and rose ~ These wines are on promotion throughout this month ~ To continue this month's tasting series, these wines will be open to try this Friday 13th and Saturday 14th Sept ~
05/09/2024
New Wine for us - A working farm in the heart of South Africa’s Cape Winelands, Babylonstoren embodies a unhurried lifestyle and keep things as simple as possible. Quality and craftsmanship are at the heart of everything they do. Every item they create is a labour of love straight from the farm.
Across their 122 hectares of vineyard are various soil types and altitudes, the different terroirs lending their unique character to the 13 grape varietals. We're thrilled to stock four of these farm favourites, bringing the refined taste of the Franschhoek wine valley straight to your door.
~~~We have these excellent wines open in our Bath shop this Friday 6th and Saturday 7th Sept, pop in and have a taste~~~
20/08/2024
Tom King didn't take much persuading to attend a recent tasting lunch with Jean Trimbach. A chance to try Jean's sublime wines, to spend time conversing with Jean, or to dine at Henry's would all be reasons for a very positive RSVP. Read Tom's blog 'stories' piece on these wines with this man at that restaurant! See link in bio
16/08/2024
Tasting time - Delighted to welcome back Pete from Pikes who will be with us on 11th Sept, grab a ticket, you won't regret it
14/08/2024
Biferno Rosso Palladino - A superstar, loved by customers and staff for over 14 years, and still going strong. Haven't tried it yet? Hint: It's been added to our Summer Sale!
12/08/2024
Summer Sale update - New lines have been added today and you'll want to see them!
09/08/2024
Summer Sale vibes - Great value Wines under a tenner
31/07/2024
Our Summer Sale is now underway with huge savings on offer - Join us at the Bath shop this Friday 2nd Aug or Saturday 3rd Aug, 12 and 5pm, we'll have 21 delicious wines open to try before you buy. No ticket required, just come along.
30/07/2024
Our Summer Sale has started with savings of up to 50%. Online there are hundreds of great deals at huge knockdown prices. In the Bath shop we have 'white pen' sale items by the table-full, many available just by the odd remaining bottles.
04/07/2024
Looking for a reason to try some epic - "The future is very bright for Greek wines because… it is mind-blowingly diverse and far from reaching its full potential." So, there you go, and you can read the rest of 'In conversation with Lambros from Kir-Yianni and Sigalas' on our blog (via our website) now! Need another reason? The wines from these power-house estates are on offer right now, save up to 25% on the mixed case.
02/07/2024
Uncover great wines like this in July - Spain and Portugal is on scintillating form and just getting better! Try these and all white, red and rosé wines from Iberia with discounts of up to 25% as part of a case.
15/06/2024
As English Wine Week kicks off let's celebrate our excellent wine producers. The quality of wines available has never been higher, so find a reason to try a bottle of English wine this week, support the industry and enjoy a delicious treat! Buy wines from us and you'll save a little too, with all our English wines on promo during June.
05/06/2024
This June we are shining a spotlight on wines from the USA. Unearthing wines and producers that really deserve some close inspection. Some of the wines attract a large saving too, with many wines over 30% discount on regular price. Images taken at a recent customer dinner in London with Orin Swift and Louis Martini
25/05/2024
Our New Zealand focus continues with wines from standout producers from this great winemaking country - Peregrine and Carrick from Central Otago, Seresin Estate and Rapaura Springs from Marlborough, with our ever-popular Frost Pocket!
Save up to 25% on these wines this May.
23/05/2024
Showing some extra love today for to some old friends - these two from Bogle and Les Mougeottes are clear customer favourites. Whether your tastes are dry and mineral, rich and creamy, or forward and fruity, there is a Chardonnay for you.
17/05/2024
Glorious Rosé season! Fine tones of elegance in a bottle from wineries right across the world - no two are the same, and everyone has their favourite, which will you pick? Link in bio to our selection of sun-loving wines.
29/03/2024
Reminder that we have some delicious wines on tasting in our - Friday (10am to 6.30pm) and Saturday (9am to 5.30pm). Drop in to give them a try. If you need help and advise Tom, Alan and Graeme are here for you.
13/12/2023
Order now for all your Christmas wine requirements - We have the ideal wines for every occasion - from special wines for Christmas lunch, last minute gift ideas, and wine for those friends who just drop round! Pop into our shop in Bath or visit us online. Delivery cut off for UK mainland deliveries is fast approaching so don't delay.
27/11/2023
might not conjure up images of fine wines, glorious vineyards and talented winemakers but if you're after some great value fizz in the form of our Via Vai Prosecco and Rose Prosecco then this offer is for you!
26/11/2023
These are a really delicious duo in our offers - very much worth stocking up on! Save up to 50% as part of the offer until Monday.
25/11/2023
A couple of outstanding wines from USA in the mix, ideal for a luxury Christmas. Save up to 50% on a range of fantastic wines perfect for the upcoming festive season until Monday 27 November.
24/11/2023
Our biggest ever Black Friday offers are here! Save up to 50% on a range of fantastic wines perfect for the upcoming festive season until Monday 27 November.
29/10/2023
You’re running out of time to save 25% on ALL wine. All you have to do is buy any mix of 12 bottles or more. Don’t delay, you won’t want to miss out on these incredible savings. Offer ends Monday 30th October.
04/01/2023
Wine Sale is live, both online and in the Bath shop!
A huge selection available with savings of up to 50%. Bin ends ranging from a few bottles upwards, and some must have wines. See Link in Bio
18/12/2022
Shop is open today until 4pm today! Look what else is open and delicious… and - also great having and Avatar open!
10/12/2022
Happy international Aszú Day - The legendary sweet wines from Hungary that need to be tasted to be believed, and frankly what better time than at Christmas!
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We have two truly great producers in and - To give you a flavour here is the tasting note from for the Sauska on winning 97/100 Platinum - “youthful nose displaying aromas of Mirabelle, bright lemon curd, honey, bruised apples, citrus zest, and apricots marmalade. Sweet and rich, lip-smacking with a vibrant acidity providing a lovely freshness. It ends with a lingering finish.”
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Food tip - tried, tested and enjoyed with Pomme Tatin!!
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30/11/2022
Great experience to taste this selection of top class wines from with James Hall. We learned a awful lot about and more besides - a few of these are promoted for Christmas, and the team can’t recommend them highly enough! fruit for example is truly remarkable.
15/10/2022
Thank you to all the customers, producers and staff who enjoyed a fantastic evening of wine tasting - The Portfolio Tasting 2022. Great to be back after two years out. See you all again next year!
16/09/2022
Thank you for your tasting and intro to your wines, which are on sale right now! Complete revelation, with beautifully seamless intense rich fruits…huge recommendation - Piccadilly also awesome! 🙏
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A little history
"Great Western Wine" was founded in 1983 by Philip Addis, primarily to sell wines to the local Bath on trade, before enquiries from his friends encouraged the opening of a shop selling the small wine producers imported, alongside increasingly bigger and more international wineries.
Following positive growth, both Fine Wine and Private Customer teams developed, consolidating a strong and loyal customer base across the South West and beyond. The sale of Great Western Wine in 2010 to Enotria Winecellars (later Enotria&Coe) saw Great Western Wine become a 100% business-to-consumer retailer.
In June 2020, we renamed ourselves The Great Wine Co. to reflect how we have grown beyond our traditional West Country base. Although Bath is our home, we sell more wine online than any other way, with customers up and down the UK.
This new name emphasises our greatest asset: the wineries that we represent all around the world. Our core brand values remain rooted in the quality of our portfolio of wines; in celebrating the personalities that sit behind them; and in reflecting everyone's individual tastes to recommend the right wine for each customer.
