The Oxford Wine Company

24/04/2025

🌟Fantastic results from our Oxford Wine School! 🌟

It is a pleasure to announce that our latest group of WSET Level Two students achieved a full sweep of passes in their exam! Even more impressively, there were eight merits and six distinctions among the group of 16. This 100% pass rate puts The Oxford Wine School comfortably above the WSET global average of 93%. Congratulations are in order for all students, as well as John and Tim, our Educators!

If you are interested in levelling up your wine knowledge, why not consider a course with The Oxford Wine School? Our next course begins on Wednesday 30th April! Find out more by following the link below:

The Oxford Wine School is the education arm of The Oxford Wine Company. Our Educators John Shuckburgh DipWSET and Tim Bradley DipWSET co-ordinate and teach a range of WSET Courses – accredited, professional qualifications from the industry’s leading provider of wine and spirit education.

17/04/2025

It's arrived! Tio Pepe En Rama 2025 has just landed in time for the sunny Easter weekend! ☀️🌸

It's the freshest release from this legendary Fino producer – bottled with minimal filtration to capture the raw, expressive soul of Jerez. Expect wild flor, citrus zest, salty almonds, and a touch of sea breeze.

This year’s En Rama is vibrant & complex – a true snapshot of the bodega. Only limited bottles released, and we’ve got our hands on a few!

https://shop.oxfordwine.co.uk/products/tio-pepe-fino-en-rama-saca-2025-75cl

16/04/2025

We had the pleasure of welcoming Joanna King of Château Unang to The Jericho Wine Rooms last Tuesday 🍷✨

Tucked away in the dramatic Nesque Valley of Ventoux, Château Unang is a family-run estate defined by its commitment to simplicity, balance, and sustainability. Joanna and her family craft their wines with a gentle hand, combining tradition with just the right touch of modernity.

A huge thank you to Joanna for sharing her time, stories, and beautiful wines with us!

10/04/2025

🍾 New arrival: Domaine Evremond Classic Cuvée

We’re thrilled to welcome the first edition of this beautifully crafted English sparkling to our shelves. Domaine Evremond is a collaboration between Champagne Taittinger and Hatch Mansfield, bringing French finesse to Kent’s chalky soils.

Made using the traditional method, this English sparkling has all the precision and poise you'd expect from its Champagne roots, with fine bubbles, crisp orchard fruit, a touch of toast, and a refreshingly long finish.

Now available at OWC! ✨🥂

https://shop.oxfordwine.co.uk/products/domaine-evremond-classic-cuvee

13/03/2025

We are looking for a new member of our retail team!

You must be personable, enthusiastic, and interested in wine. Experience is beneficial, but not absolutely necessary – attitude is more important. We are looking for either a part-time or full-time member and this will include working weekends.

If you’re interested, please send your CV to Emily Silva at [email protected]

22/02/2025

It's Furmint February✨🇭🇺

This (delicious) white variety is predominantly found in Hungary, in fact it's over 90% of plantings! It is capable of producing crisp dry whites all the way through to some of the sweetest wines in the world. The versatility of this variety makes it incredibly fascinating and certainly one to try!

14/02/2025

Looking for the perfect red to pair with your Valentine's Day dinner? Lucy has a fantastic pick for you: the Cornas Les Arènes from M. Chapoutier! 💖

"I have a new found love for the Northern Rhône and this is everything I want in a Syrah- black fruit, olive tapenade, black pepper and grilled meats."

Cheers to love and great wine! 🍷

https://oxfordwine.co.uk/owc/what-were-drinking-on-valentines-day/

13/02/2025

If you're spending a cosy Valentine's Day at home, why not indulge in a fun blind date with wine? Selected by staff, this is a delightful way to discover something new, and you might just stumble upon a new favourite! 💖🍷

📍Little Clarendon Street

12/02/2025

Manda is all set to enjoy the wonderfully bubbly Boschendal Brut Rosé this Friday! Here’s what she has to share about it... "No question, my Valentine pick is the pink sparkler that is Boschendal Rosé. It’s a long-time favourite, just like my husband!"

We’d love to hear if you’re treating yourself to something special this Valentine’s Day! 💘🍾

10/02/2025

With Valentine's Day around the corner, our staff will be recommending some of their Valentine's picks this week!💘

From our favourite French man, Romain, a delightful Greek red, the Domaine Hatzimichalis, Schioppettino/Limnio Red:

"For a romantic Valentine’s dinner, choose a wine that’s light, fresh, and full of surprises. The Domaine Hatzimichalis Schioppettino Limnio is just that—a unique blend of Schioppettino and Limnio, offering a delicate fizz that refreshes the palate before unfolding into dried fig, red berries, and warm spices.

The mystery begins with its white-coated bottle, setting the stage for a delightful moment and creating the perfect toast to love and unforgettable flavours." 🍷😋

Check out our blog for even more recommendations!

https://oxfordwine.co.uk/owc/what-were-drinking-on-valentines-day/

05/02/2025

We are delighted to announce that we were the winners in the ‘Excellence in Training and Education’ category at this year’s Drinks Retailing Awards. This is the first year that this award has been offered, and we are thrilled to be the first winners!

At The Oxford Wine Company, training and education are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure that we can offer the best possible advice by educating our staff through WSET courses and in-depth staff training. In fact, we now have ten team members who hold the prestigious WSET Diploma, and two currently studying for the qualification. We love to share our knowledge and passion for wine through our busy schedule of informative tastings and events.

Our thriving Wine School goes from strength to strength, now offering WSET Award in Wines at Levels One to Three, running highly popular courses throughout the year for both wine enthusiasts and industry professionals.

We are so proud of this achievement and how far we have come as an establishment for training and education of wine! Thank you to all the friends, family, customers, suppliers and of course staff who have made this possible. We look forward to continuing to share our love of wine!

10/01/2025

What an amazing way to kick off the year! We’re super excited to share that we’ve been awarded #3 at Harper's 'UK's 50 Best Indies' for 2025 and recognized as the Standout Independent Retailer in the South East! 🎉

Out of over 1000+ entries, we feel so lucky to be acknowledged for all our hard work and love of wine. Huge thanks to all our fantastic customers, the wine trade, and of course, our dedicated staff who pour their hearts into everything they do. 💖

A big shoutout to our fellow indies, especially Reserve Wines and Shrine To The Vine for taking first and second place. We’re thrilled to be among such amazing Independent Merchants!

17/12/2024

If you've had the pleasure of meeting our college Nick, you know he can never resist a good sherry! This Christmas Day, he'll be savouring Bodegas Lustau East India Solera.

"This is almost like drinking liquid Christmas cake. Dried fruit and nuts, raisins, and a delicious sweetness that will have you reaching for more!"

Don't forget, we have 10% off all our festive staff picks both in-store and online! 🎉

https://shop.oxfordwine.co.uk/products/bodegas-lustau-east-india-solera

16/12/2024

🌟Christmas & New Year's Hours🌟

We look forward to seeing you all in our shops right up until Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve! 🥂🎄

14/12/2024

As we continue our festive staff picks for Christmas, meet Lucy, one of our amazing Shop Managers! She has chosen the delightful Resonance Decouverte Vineyard Chardonnay...

"This is one of my all-time favourite wines for 2024 - a mineral-driven, oaked Chardonnay from Oregon, and it's such a fantastic alternative to Burgundy. I can't wait to crack this open on Christmas Day!"

https://shop.oxfordwine.co.uk/products/resonance-decouverte-vineyard-chardonnay-oregon

12/12/2024

Have you ever thought about what festive drinks we’ll be enjoying this Christmas? 🎄

To kick things off, let’s hear from Romain, one of our amazing Shop Managers, who is enjoying some Maxime Trijol VSOP Grande Champagne...

"With family living in Cognac, I can’t wait to pop open a bottle of this subtle, smooth, and fruit-forward spirit when I’m home! Absolutely superb!"

https://shop.oxfordwine.co.uk/products/maxime-trijol-vsop-grande-champagne-premier-cru

10/12/2024

Happy International Aszú Day! 🍷 This iconic sweet wine definitely deserves its own special day! Did you know that this winemaking method has been around for over 450 years in Tokaj, Hungary? It truly showcases their amazing climate and culture.

The Szepsy family are deeply link to this style of wine with Szepsy Laczko Mate being the first person to write the method down, and eighteen generations later, István Szepsy is using the same traditions to make this wine.

If you’re looking for the perfect time to treat yourself, Christmas is it! Pair it with delicious fruit-based desserts like apple crumble or some tasty blue cheeses. Cheers! 🎉

https://shop.oxfordwine.co.uk/products/szepsy-estate-tokaji-aszu

03/12/2024

Join us for our last tasting of the year! And the perfect way to kick off December...

With a history dating back to 1638, Kopke are the oldest Port Wine house. Centuries of know-how and expertise have led to truly stellar products.

We’ll taste a selection of six Ports over the course of the evening, including white, tawny and ruby. We’ll also learn about the unique method of production for this world-famous wine, and what makes Kopke such a fantastic producer.

Make sure you don't miss out!

https://oxfordwine.co.uk/owc/event/port-masterclass-with-kopke/