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Hay Wines

Independent wine merchants and importers stocking small producers dedicated to creating wines and spirits of expression, vibrancy and quality.
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Hay Wines are independent wine merchants and importers based in the medieval market town of Ledbury stocking small producers dedicated to creating wines and spirits of expression, vibrancy and quality. Founded in 2009 as a wholesale business in Hay on Wye, we supplied quality wines to Pubs & Restaurants, our first shop opened in November 2009, we operate Retail, Wholesale, Events and Online busine

ss’s from Ledbury. The company is managed by Jane and Chris, together with their enthusiast team of wine professionals. With over 75 years experience in the wine merchants trade, the Hay Wines team brings a wealth of knowledge, passion and expertise to its customers. Our portfolio is constantly updated and improved, always offering an eclectic and unique product mix to our customers. With over 1,200 wines, whiskies, spirits, liqueurs, beers, ciders and perries, supplying wholesale solutions to restaurants, pubs, hotels and wine bars mainly around the counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire, Powys and The Cotswolds. Hay Wines also has an extensive range of organic, biodynamic, natural, vegan and low sulphite wines.

18/07/2024

We can’t wait for our champagne tasting with Pol Roger tomorrow! Have you got your tickets sorted?

This has certainly been a champagne summer. Last month Jane was invited to France to visit the Bollinger and Ayala vineyards. We think this is definitely one for our "It’s a tough job but… " series😁
See you Friday 19th July folks! X

13/07/2024

It’s Saturday and you know what that means…
TAAAASSSTTIIING!!

Today we journey to Spain. New to the shop from Latue we have a Verdejo - the go-to wine for the Spanish. Typical apples and pears on the nose with refreshing acidity and a great minerality on the finish which means pairing with fish, seafood, risottos and tapas is a dream!

For reds we have a medium bodied Sensibel which is in essence a Tempranillo grape. Red fruits on the nose with cherry coming through on the palate. Light oaking gives this structure along with soft tanins. Pair with tomato dishes, light lamb roasts.

Forget the weather - we have wine😁

06/07/2024

Forget the weather and take your tastebuds to South Africa!

Ooh fresh and fruity rules today’s tasting in the shop. First up a wonderful Mulderbosch Chenin-blanc. Refreshing acidity yet full in the mouth with pear, apple and peach on the palate - hint of minerality.
For reds a light and fruity Pinotage. A cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsault grapes,
There’s forest fruits on the nose and palate with chocolate notes coming through on the finish. A good choice to pair with lamb cutlets and lighter roasts.

Pop in say hello!😊

02/07/2024

THANK YOU!! For making our first ever Summer Tasting such a huge success - what an amazing evening!

With Love x

29/06/2024

Yay it’s Ledbury Poetry Festival!
It’s all happening here in our wonderful medieval town this weekend and beyond. Come and pay us a visit coz once again Italian wine ambassador Michele is in town😊👍🏼
On taste today a beautifully complex white Rioja - floral notes with stone fruits and citrus on the nose and palate, slight smokiness from oak barrels make this a lovely easy drinking wine but also perfect for monkfish, creamy pasta dishes and chicken.
For reds we have a 2018 full-bodied Tuscan montepulciano with darker notes coming through such as to***co on the palate. Great for cured and grilled meats.

Drop in and taste while you browse! X

24/06/2024

This is the way we do market research at team Hay Wines!😁
Only 8 tickets left for session 1 and 1 ticket left for session 2 for our first Annual Summer Walkabout Tasting this Friday 28th June.
Over 30 wines and spirits! See you there everyone x

22/06/2024

Happy Midsummer!
We’re chasing the sun again with today’s in-shop tasting - two superb wines from Italy and Sicily!

First up we have a dry Sicilian Zibibbo grown on volcanic soil. Floral on the nose and palate giving way to honeysuckle and minerality on the finish. Elegant and complex. Just brilliant with shellfish.

For reds from Lombardy we have a glorious Cabernet Sauvignon - Barbera blend. Full bodied but so integrated and balanced it doesn’t feel like it. Black and hedgerow fruits on the nose and palate - slight smokiness from the oak barrels.

And we have a special treat in the shop today. Our very own wine ambassador Michele is with us all day with his incredible knowledge of all things Italian.

Pop in - say hello! 😊

21/06/2024

Happy Solstice Everyone - One week to go!! Just a few tickets left for our first Annual Summer Tasting! Two back-to-back walkabout tastings in one evening with over 30 wines and spirits - Friday 28th June. We would love to see you there. Book on our website https://haywines.co.uk/ or call the shop 01531 634449 😊

15/06/2024

Where’s the Summer??!

We have a solution! we’re staying hopeful and going Southern Hemisphere with our in-shop tasting today😊

From New Zealand a traditional sparkling white wine called Mimi - honeysuckle and a wonderful fine mousse yielding to green apples and a long finish.
For reds a 2019 Gran Réserva Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile. Blackberries on the nose and palate with hints of to***co and chocolate. Full bodied and well-rounded.

Pop in and try whilst you’re browsing for Father’s Day! 😉

08/06/2024

Wow - It’s All Happening in Ledbury Today!
Community day highlights dozens of societies in the town - arts, music, heritage, sports…and wine!!

On taste in the shop today we have a French double bill both from the Languedoc. First up a Picpoul de Pinet - stone fruits on the nose and palate. Hint of citrus and a long finish. Low sulphite!
For reds a Marselan Cabernet/Grenache - full bodied and fruity, slightly jammy on the front of the palate, well structured with soft tannicity.

Pop in and taste while you browse!😊

03/06/2024

BURGUNDY TASTING!

Wow! What a wonderful journey through Burgundian wines guided by our local French wine expert - the delightful Sam Sandbatch.
Such a brilliant evening - widening our taste horizons and best of all, these events of ours are fun!!
This sold out in just 3 days of being advertised. Our Annual Summer tasting is nearly 80% sold out already!
Come and join us on 28th June - it’s going to be a great evening. x

01/06/2024

Yay-June is Here!
Bring on the summer vibes that’s what we say😊
Ooh - so what do we have on taste in the shop today? We’ve gone for a New Zealand double bill. First up a lovely Albariño from Esk Valley. Peach on the nose, grapefruit, melon on the palate with a mere hint of thyme on the finish. Refreshing acidity.
For reds a fresh and fruity Pinot Noir from Pa Road. Notes of strawberry and Cherry - well balanced tannicity and acidity.

Both fab for pairing - pop in and say hello!

31/05/2024

May is Definitely Holly’s Month!

Collects her Diploma in Wine, wins an award, gets featured in the press - Go Holly!

Next…THE WORLD!!!

With love x

27/05/2024

Happy Bank holiday everyone! We'd love you to join us for this...x

25/05/2024

WE L❤️VE MAY!!
Another bank holiday - our rural paradise was made for this time of year😊

On taste today in the shop - You’re in for a treat. First up a beautiful dry Baumard Crémant from the French Loire region. Peach on the nose with apple and pink grapefruit on the palate. Typically elegant mousse and a long finish with biscuit notes.

For reds just wow! An Argentinian Bonarda which we’ve only just had back in as we were cleared out by a top class restaurant! Black cherries and plum on the nose, hedgerow fruit and chocolate on the palate with a hint of tannicity and a long finish, organic, low sulphite, vegetarian and vegan.

Pop in - say hello! X

20/05/2024

BREAKING NEWS - HOLLY SALT WINS PRESTIGIOUS WINE AWARD!!

Hello everyone! It’s just been announced today to a packed audience at London Wine Fair - Holly has just won a “30 UNDER 30” award!
This means she’s now included in the 30 top-ranking members of the UK wine industry aged under 30.

Now in its third year, Harpers Wine magazine created the awards to celebrate the breadth of quality, expertise and innovative practice of new talent.
Competition is very tough and a panel of judges convenes for two days make the final selection.

Harpers say “many of our finalists sit at the top of the age bracket (27-29). As you might expect, it’s those few years of extra experience and practical skills which help applicants to shine”
Holly is only 25 - so she didn’t think that she’d make it to the final selection. This makes it even more of an achievement.

We are bursting with pride - well done Holly!! xx

Link to awards here: https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/32786/30_Under_30:_Results_2024!.html

18/05/2024

Saturday is taste day!!
Hello everyone! Already half way through the month - don’t you just love all of this daylight?!

Today on taste in the shop we’re setting the scene for the May holidays with a glorious Austrian Grüner Veltliner. Pale straw colour, grapefruit and melon on the nose, dry on the palate yet refreshing acidity and a hint of spice.
For reds an Argentinian Malbec from Felino. Deep cherry red colour, hedgerow fruits and plum, classic spice, subtle refined tanins and a super long finish. Both would be superb for pairing as well as easy drinking.

Pop in - say hello😊

11/05/2024

Eurovisiooooon!!
Love it or hate it - it’s definitely an institution! Tactical voting here with our Saturday tasting - a lovely Southern French Rosé from Ams Tram Gram. Strawberries and peach on the nose, refreshing acidity. More fruity than a usual Languedoc Rosé but still wonderfully dry.
For reds - a gorgeous fruity Italian Amicale from Veneto. Made partially with air dried grapes to concentrate flavours, oak matured - soft on the palate with a long finish. Perfect for barbecued meats. Both are perfect for the warm weekend and outdoor living. Definitely not a score of neel pwan 😉x

04/05/2024

It’s Bank Holidaaaayyy!!
Ok - we all know it’s guaranteed to rain on Monday but today the sun is shining😊

To celebrate the weekend we have a double treat on taste in the shop. First up a lovely New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Grapefruit, passion fruit and citrus on the nose - slight creaminess on the palate giving way to refreshing acidity and herbaceous on the finish.

For reds you’re in for a real treat! Receiving the most votes at our recent blind tasting event this La Flor Cabernet Sauvignon from Argentinian winemakers Pulenta is a deep dark Cherry colour, very fruity on the nose with a beautifully integrated experience on the palate with well balanced tanins giving way to a hint of cherry on the finish. For pairing - spring lamb, beef, mushroom pasta.

See you in the shop! X

30/04/2024

TASTING NOTES
WINES OF THE ANTIPODES EVENT
Hello wine tribe! As promised, here are the notes from Friday's tasting event.
Links to wines below in case you'd like to try these for yourselves. We're not going to influence you by saying how the voting went - your own palate is always the best judge! ;)

Peter Lehmann Black Queen Barossa Valley Sparkling Shiraz 2018
https://haywines.co.uk/search?q=black+queen&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

Dandelion Echanted Garden of the Eden Valley Riesling 2023
https://haywines.co.uk/products/dandelion-vineyards-enchanted-garden-of-the-eden-valley-riesling

Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2021
https://haywines.co.uk/products/trinity-hill-gimblett-gravels-chardonnay

Dandelion Lion's tooth of McLaren vale Shiraz/Riesling 2021
https://haywines.co.uk/products/dandelion-vineyards-lions-tooth-of-mclaren-vale-shiraz-riesling

All the other wines featured are new to Hay Wines so are available in the shop and will be online soon!

Have a great week x

29/04/2024

WINES OF THE ANTIPODES TASTING EVENT
Wow! What a journey we had on Friday through the vineyards of Australia and New Zealand intoduced by live didjeridu playing! Thank you so much everyone for making it such a fantastic evening and thank you Simon Awdry for your expertise and your stories. Come and have fun, come and learn, come and experience some great wines. We love doing these!!

Tasting notes to follow x

27/04/2024

Buongiorno! Come on out of the rain and taste the warmth of Italy 😊

It’s Saturday and that means taste day! Pop in and try an organic Grillo. Pale straw colour, citrus notes with a hint of grapefruit, crisp on the palate with a slight spicy bitterness which would make it perfect for seafood/shellfish.
For reds a Susumaniello, red and black fruits on the nose- cherries coming through on the palate. Full bodied but doesn’t feel it in the mouth due to the acidity making a well balanced experience.
Pop in and try some Italian warmth - we need it this weekend!!

22/04/2024

WHISKY LOVERS START YOUR ENGINES...
Brand new Lochlea Sowing Third Crop drops this Thursday!
The final instalamnt in this amazing Ltd Edition Trilogy
Available in the shop or online from 25th April.
Can't wait😊

20/04/2024

When thou didst build thy time machine, verily should I have have known that thine portal would appear afore yon wine Shoppe!!

20/04/2024

Get Set pour Le Weekend!!
Oh my life what’s that fiery yellow ball in the sky?! Le soleil est revenu!!

On taste today you can guess we have wonderful French double bill. For sunnier times in the garden we have a superb white Carignan. Lots going on here - floral on the nose with subtle notes of nuts and dried fruit. Spice on the finish - would be a great pairing for meatier fish.
For reds a fresh, fruity Cinsault - raspberry on the nose and palate, well balanced acidity and tanins. This would also be excellent chilled! Both from Ams Tram Gram in the Languedoc and low sulphites.

Enjoy le weekend! X

17/04/2024

It's a tough job but someone's gotta do it...😁

Our man in the field Michele is having a terrible time in Verona at Vinitaly 24, one of the biggest events in the international wine calendar. Wine spotters among you will notice some serious labels - check out the video links! Luckily for us, our Michele is an official Vinitaly Wine ambassador. His expertise is legendary and we're sure he'll find something precious for you all - but we still hates him, we hates him forever!...
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13/04/2024

On Taste Today!
Yes we’re celebrating the return of warmer weather with a Mediterranean themed tasting. Drop in and try a Cretan Assyrtiko - dry white and crisp - fullness in the mouth with minerality on the palate. For reds from the Spanish coast we have TIme Waits for No-one - a deep ruby Monastrell with great acidity and balanced tanins, fruit on the nose. This would be great for pairing especially with tomato dishes, tapas, pasta and cured meats. Both are vegan - the red is organic.

Bring on the sun!! With love x

08/04/2024

SPRING TASTINGS ARE A GO! See below for details...

Hello everyone - happy Monday! We have some great tasting events for you in April and May.

First up 24th April “Glenfarclas - Meet the Distillery” This is going to be a fantastic whisky tasting evening with a selection of whiskies from one of the few distilleries still owned a managed by the same family for five generations. Hosted by Glenfarclas director Peter Donnelly.

Then…26th April - “Wines of the Antipodes” Join us for a wonderful wine tasting journey through Oceania - try 10 wines from New Zealand and Australia! From Hawkes Bay (NZ) to the Barossa Valley (Aus), renowned wine expert Simon Awdry will introduce you to some stunning examples and give you more of an insight into the terroirs that are important to this region.

and into May… 31st May “Shades of Burgundy” Still regarded as one of the finest wine-making regions in the world, Burgundy has been synonymous with culture since early medieval times. Join us on this fascinating wine journey through the sub-regions with eight different wines - hosted by French wine expert Sam Sandbatch. This is going to be an amazing evening!

Don’t miss these events - tickets are already selling fast and as ever we have limited numbers.

Line ups on the website.

Book online or call us 01531 634449.

We can’t wait!!… x 😊

06/04/2024

It’s Spring!!
Finally…some warmer weather - enough of the rain already!
Ooh..so what do we have on taste in the shop today to celebrate?
First up…a classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Pa Road. Grapefruit and grass on the nose, good acidity, fresh and crisp on the palate. For reds a really elegant fruity Malbec/Corvina blend that gives both complexity and tannicity on the palate. Subtle structure - notes of cherries on the finish - great pairing wine with tomato led pastas dishes, grilled meats and mature hard cheese.

See you in the shop! X

26/01/2024

Hi Everyone! We promised we'd share as much information as we can about our tastings and we know that many of you really wanted to attend last night so here's the line-up and the notes from our Burns Night Whisky event. Renowned whisky writer Ian Buxton was an absolute joy as a presenter and 'spirit guide' 😉

Fab, fab, fab evening!

Here's the links if you're interested x

Cotswolds Single Malt
https://haywines.co.uk/products/cotswolds-single-malt-whisky

Lochlea Fallow 2nd Crop
https://haywines.co.uk/search?q=lochlea+fallow&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

Glendronach 12-year Old
https://haywines.co.uk/products/glendronach-12-yo-43

Benriach The Smokey Twelve

Glenglassaugh Portsoy / Kilchoman PX are available in the shop and will be online very, very soon!

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Address

11 High Street
Ledbury
HR81DS

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 7pm
Thursday	10am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 8pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441531634449

Website

http://haywines.co.uk/

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Cheese, Wine and Cosy Nights

Hello everyone! Sadly tonight's cheese and wine matching tasting event is completey sold out but we have great news! Cheesemonger Mark House will be joining us at our annual portfolio tasting event and presenting 40+ yes...four zero...specilaisist cheeses for pairing. The wine featured in the video has been rated as excellent by our very own champion sommelier Michele. Cros Des Calades is a Grenache/Syra blend - just an example of the huge selection available to taste on on the night along with a range of spirits. Have a fantastic weekend! For more info click here: https://haywines.co.uk/products/25-11-22-the-annual-portfolio-tasting-2022

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Wine Merchants & Importers

We are independent wine merchants and importers based in the medieval market town of Ledbury, stocking small producers dedicated to creating wines and spirits of expression, vibrancy and quality.

Hay Wines was founded in 2009 as a wholesale business in Hay on Wye, we supplied quality wines to Pubs & Restaurants, our first shop opened in November 2009, we operate Retail, Wholesale, Events and Online business’s from Ledbury.

The company is managed by Jane and Chris, together with their enthusiast team of wine professionals. With over 75 years experience in the wine trade, the Hay Wines team brings a wealth of knowledge, passion and expertise to its customers.

Our portfolio is constantly updated and improved, always offering an eclectic and unique product mix to our customers.