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Independent wine merchants specialising in an extensive range of high quality wines, spirits and beers made by a range of producers from niche small scale to some of the world's most famous and sought after names from around the world.

03/04/2025

Many of our Berko friends have met our hardest working employee, Scooby Doo. Sadly Scooby has hurt his paw and so was forced to wear the Cone of Shame today …

This caused great indignation and so he put his feet up and went on strike 🍷

Not known for being a natural rule follower, Scooby quickly found a way to remove the cone and maintain his street creds 😂 🙄 🐶

It’s a dog’s life here!

02/04/2025

☀️☀️THE SUN IS SHINING ☀️☀️

Why not stop by Grape Expectations to pick up some of the best wines from around the world.

We also stock in Magnum and Jeroboam format, perfect for BBQ parties 🥂

Salud

31/03/2025

FINAL TICKETS REMAINING - CAMPFIRE GIN TASTING EVENT 🍸🍸

Thursday 3rd April, 7:30pm - MARLOW

In 2016 Ben and Kate Marston, opened the doors to Puddingstone Distillery, Hertfordshire’s first ever gin distillery, located in Tring.

To date their Campfire Gin range has amassed nearly 40 international awards and accolades including the prestigious title of The Gin Guide’s Distillery of the Year 2021.

We’re delighted to be inviting Campfire to Grape Expectations, Marlow for a unique gin tasting evening.

A one off amount of £10 can be redeemed against the purchase of any gin tasted on the evening. Please note this is not in conjunction with any other offers.

Location: Grape Expectations, Marlow

Time and Date: 7:30pm, Thursday 3rd April

Tickets: £15 p/p

Book now, these events tend to sell out very quickly!

Salud!

27/03/2025

CAMPFIRE GIN TASTING EVENT 🍸🍸

Thursday 3rd April, 7:30pm - MARLOW

In 2016 Ben and Kate Marston, opened the doors to Puddingstone Distillery, Hertfordshire’s first ever gin distillery, located in Tring.

To date their Campfire Gin range has amassed nearly 40 international awards and accolades including the prestigious title of The Gin Guide’s Distillery of the Year 2021.

We’re delighted to be inviting Campfire to Grape Expectations, Marlow for a unique gin tasting evening.

A one off amount of £10 can be redeemed against the purchase of any gin tasted on the evening. Please note this is not in conjunction with any other offers.

Location: Grape Expectations, Marlow

Time and Date: 7:30pm, Thursday 3rd April

Tickets: £15 p/p

Book now, these events tend to sell out very quickly!

Salud!

23/03/2025

GRAPE EXPECTATIONS BERKHAMSTED ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE A PARTNERSHIP WITH LITTLE FISH

Out of this world sushi for out-of-town food lovers is coming to Berkhamsted !!

From NOW, simply go on line to www.little-fish.uk and pre-order (at least 12hrs in advance) from their delicious range of sushi and pan-Asian food and select Grape Expectations as the Collection Point.

Then pop down to collect from us and enjoy 10% OFF ANY WINE bought at the same time as your sushi order collection.

Alternatively, you are welcome to enjoy your sushi in our bar for a small eat-in charge of £7.50 (subject to seating availability)

Salude!

13/03/2025

🥂🥂 Planning a wedding, party or event this year? 🥂🥂

offers an exclusive and versatile venue with panoramic views of the Chiltern Hills.

Come along on Sunday 16th March from 11-3pm hosted by to check out the stunning Monkton Barn, Wildflower Meadow and Private Woodland all available for exclusive use for your event.

Monkton Barn Estate pride themselves on sourcing mouthwatering food & drink and have partnered with to offer an extensive range of wines, sparklings and champagnes.

We will be on hand all day on Sunday 16th to talk you through some of the wine options available for your big day 🥂🥂

Do come and say hi!

12/03/2025

COCKTAIL TASTING WITH RYTHMIK COCKTAILS THURSDAY 20TH MARCH @ 7PM IN MARLOW

This is a popular evening here at Grape Expectations, so it’s time to host another! This is an opportunity to taste each of the five handcrafted cocktails in their collection whilst mixologist and owner, Antosh, talks you through what makes their cocktails so delicious.

The Compilation;

Rum Old Fashioned/ The Marlow Negroni/ Espresso Martini/ It’s A London Thing/ Pampelita Margarita

The session will offer
6 x mini cocktails
£10 off any of the Rythmik Cocktail any 500ml bottle, redeemable on the evening only. One use £10 off per person and can not be combined with another person.

Cheese boards and charcuterie boards are also available on the evening for an additional £11 p/p, served until 8pm.

Location: Grape Expectations, Marlow

Time and Date: 7:30pm, Thursday 20th March

Tickets: £15 p/p

Please note, these events tend to sell out very quickly.

Salud!

07/03/2025

To celebrate International Women’s Day this Saturday, we thought we’d tell you about two incredible female winemakers whose wines we are proud to stock:

Elena Brooks is Founder and Winemaker at Dandelion Vineyards. She started her wine journey translating on vineyard tours in her native Bulgaria. Now settled in Australia she is making some of the best award winning wines to come out of the McLaren Vale and Barossa regions:

Lioness of the McLaren Vale Shiraz £15.99
Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz £15.99
Menagerie of the Barossa Grenache/Shiraz/Mataro £16.99

Caroline Lestime has rocked the status quo in Burgundy by pushing past the often sceptical traditional local views of female winemakers in her home village of Chassagne Montrachet. Her wines are classical in style and high in quality and value.

We’re delighted to be offering her top drawer Chassagne Montrachet “Champs Derrière” @ £72

Why not drop in and grab one of these great winemakers delicious wines this weekend?

Salud

12/02/2025

They say the first kiss and the first glass of wine are the best 💕🍷💕

At Grape Expectations we have everything you need if you’re looking for a special Valentines gift, a treat for a romantic night in, or a treat for a romantic night out at one of our lovely bars 🥂🥂

Salud!

10/02/2025

Come and join our fun friendly team!

A passion for wine is essential. We offer good rates of pay, staff discounts and training where required.

Send CVs to [email protected]

08/01/2025

Whether you’re doing Dry Jan, Damp Jan or just looking for a change, we offer a selection of what we believe are currently the best low and no beers, wines, spirits and fizz here at Grape Expectations!

Salud!

14/12/2024

🍷🍷 GRAPE EXPECTATIONS WINES FOR CHRISTMAS DAY 🍷🍷.

The Grape Expectations team have put together a selection of hand picked wines to accompany your festivities and celebrations this Christmas Day.

All the wines are available in store and online and purchases of 6 or more bottles will receive a 10% discount.

Cremant de Loire Brut Preference 2016 Dom. du Landreau, Raymond Morin - £17.99
A brilliant and great value alternative to Champagne - the perfect way to start the celebrations on Christmas Day!

Sancerre Blanc 2023 Dom. Noel et Jean-Luc Raimbault - £19.99
Exemplary Sancerre from the Loire Valley. Linear, mineral driven, citrussy, with a slight herbal edge and a tangy finish. A great accompaniment to fresh seafood and white meats.

The Crusher Pinot Noir 2020 Wilson Vineyard Clarksburg - £17.99
Cracking value Napa Valley Pinot Noir. The Crusher is powerfully aromatic and juicy and spicy on the palate.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year from all the Grape Expectations team.
Salud!

05/12/2024

🍷CHRISTMAS WINE GIFT BOXES 🍷

Take the hassle out of what to get this Christmas with a tailored wine gift box carefully curated by our Grape Expectations team!

We’ve got three different hand picked gift boxes to suit all tastes and budgets this Christmas.

🍷Christmas Classics Box - £80

Dom Gayda Sphere Viognier, 2023
V Sauvignon Blanc, 2022
Pinot Grigio, Bella Modella, 2023
Lopez de Haro Rioja Crianza, 2021
Man Meets Mountain Malbec, 2023
Rosso Veneto Appassimento, Soprasasso, 2021

🍷Christmas Crackers Box - £95

Avalon Chardonnay, 2022
Ch. Argadens Bordeaux Blanc, 2023
Cantine Atzei Saragat Vermentino, 2023
Lopez de Haro Rioja Reserva, 2018
Ch. Franc Baudron Montagne Saint-Emilion, 2019
Rustenberg RM Nicholson, 2020

🍷Christmas De Luxe Box - £130

Chablis Dom. Fournillon, 2021
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc, 2023
Soave Classico, Pieropan, 2023
The Crusher Pinot Noir, 2020
Moulins de Citran Haut-Medoc 2014
Chateauneuf du Pape Tradition Rouge Ch. Fargueirol, 2022

A selection of mixed three bottle boxes will also be available at Marlow and Berkhamsted. Please visit your local store to see what is available.

27/11/2024

Now winter is firmly upon us why not pop into Grape Expectations and grab a delicious cup of Josh’s secret recipe Mulled Wine.

Guaranteed to bring a warm glow to the coldest of days!

Available at both Marlow and Berkhamsted

13/11/2024

White Peak Distillery Whisky Tasting
Tuesday 26th November @ 19:30
BERKHAMSTED

We are delighted to announce that Richard McKeand of the award-winning White Peak Distillery, one of England’s most popular single malt whisky distilleries, will be hosting a tasting event at Grape Expectations, Berkhamsted on Tuesday 26th November at 7.30pm.

Richard will be guiding guests through a hand-picked selection of five of their ‘Wire Works’ whiskies, showcasing the remarkable flavour profiles and textures the Wire Works whisky range has to offer.

Cheese boards and charcuterie boards are also available on the evening for an additional £11 p/p, served until 8.30pm.
Tickets: £20 p/p

A one off amount of £10 can be redeemed against the purchase of any whisky tried on the tasting. Please note this is not in conjunction with any other offers.

Book now, these events tend to sell out very quickly!

Salud!

05/11/2024

WHISKY TASTING EVENT: MARLOW
THURS 14th NOV @ 7pm

We are delighted to announce that Richard McKeand of the award-winning White Peak Distillery, one of England’s most popular single malt whisky distilleries, will be hosting a tasting event at Grape Expectations on Thursday 14th November at 7pm.

Richard will be guiding guests through a hand-picked selection of five of their ‘Wire Works’ whiskies, showcasing the remarkable flavour profiles and textures the Wire Works whisky range has to offer.

Cheese boards and charcuterie boards are also available on the evening for an additional £11 p/p, served until 8pm.

Location: Grape Expectations, Marlow

Time and Date: 7:00pm, Thursday 14th November

Tickets: £20 p/p

A one off amount of £10 can be redeemed against the purchase of any whisky tried on the tasting. Please note this is not in conjunction with any other offers.

Book now, these events tend to sell out very quickly!

Salud!

03/11/2024

We’re delighted to announce we are now offering a delicious non alcoholic Gin & Tonic on our menus in both Marlow and Berkhamsted 🍸

Why not also check out the rest of our low and no alcohol range of wines, sparkling and beers, available in both stores!

Salude!

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88 High Street
Marlow
SL71AY

Website

http://www.grape-expectations.co.uk/

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