The Wine Shop

04/04/2025

Tonight’s tasting… Hidden Gems 🍷
These wines have been selected for tonight’s tasting based on regions and grapes that maybe overlooked, not known, or just forgotten about!

Tonight they take centre stage!!

03/04/2025

This week we are sad to be saying farewell to our brilliant delivery driver Dave.

Dave has been part of the team since 2022 and has been the friendly face delivering wines to our local and trade customers.

Dave is off to enjoy travelling in his retirement. We want to say an immense thank you to Dave and wish him lots of fun in his adventures!

02/04/2025

New Wine Bar opening in Wells… ! 🥂🍷

02/04/2025

Please note just for today. Wednesday 2nd April the Wine Shop is closed. We are implementing a new till system which means we have to do a huge stock take!
Clip boards at the ready and we are good to go!! Wish us luck 🤣🤪🍷 take

01/04/2025

Have you seen our upcoming tastings for April and May?

We have an evening dedicated to Malbec, inline with celebrating World Malbec Day.

Come and meet Georgi and discover the wonderful wines from Bulgaria, Romania and Slovenia.

In May we meet Minho who will take us on a Sake journey - one not to be missed.

Book online here via our website

Join us for Wine & Spirits Tasting! Discover exciting flavours, enjoy expert guidance, find your new favourite bottle in a relaxed, friendly setting. Book now!

01/04/2025

New Blog Post.. For the Love of Chardonnay. Especially for those ABC drinkers!

Chardonnay—a grape that wears many guises, yet often meets resistance with the infamous “Oh no, anything but Chardonnay” or the “ABC” club. However, we recently hosted a delightful evening to explore the true beauty and versatility of this exceptional grape.

Up until the 1970s, Chardonnay had not ventured far beyond its home in France. It originates from the village of Chardonnay, nestled in the Mâcon region of Burgundy. Over time, it made its way to Champagne, where it joined its parent, Pinot Noir, in creating the world’s most famous sparkling wine. Chardonnay’s other, lesser-known parent is the ancient white grape, Gouais Blanc… read more on our website link in the bio ….

27/03/2025

What a gorgeous trio.. from the makers of we have two more of their creations, Rock Angel and the most elegant Estate Rose.

A taste of Provenance.

Which Angel does your Mother suit?

27/03/2025

Hot off the press… in line with World Malbec Day next month we are putting on a Malbec Tasting! 🍷
Pop to our website to book online.. don’t delay we imagine it will book up very quickly for this well loved red grape! 🍇

26/03/2025

It’s Mothering Sunday this weekend. But don’t panic if you still haven’t got gifts sorted. There’s plenty of time to choose the perfect bottle (or case) of wine, a delicious gin and chocolates at The Wine Shop. We can even deliver it locally for you! Pop to the bio and click through to order 🎁

22/03/2025

Saturday Tasting Bench is open!! Come along and have a taste of the mouth-wateringly crisp and refreshing Riversdale Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand! Cheers!!

21/03/2025

Really excited for tonight’s tasting!! For the Love of Chardonnay! A beautiful grape that is so diverse… we have a full house of a blend of livers of this grape and this that need to see the light 🤣
A spectacular line up showing a real variety of soil structures, climatic and winemaking influences across the world. Let the journey begin…

19/03/2025

Just arrived! Some classic Wine Shop favourites and some new treats to try. All delicious and Vegan friendly!!

17/03/2025

Join us for an exciting evening exploring the world of sake!

We welcome Miho who will feature a selection of premium sakes from showing traditional styles to more innovative brews, each showcasing the rich history and diverse flavours of this ancient Japanese beverage. Whether you’re a sake connoisseur or new to the drink, this event offers the perfect opportunity to expand your palate and discover new favourites.

You’ll learn about the fascinating process of sake brewing, the different types of sake, and how to pair them with food for the ultimate tasting experience.

12/03/2025

Part two of our Brief History of Wine course - we’ve had a blast sharing some interesting moments from the world of wine through this two-week course. Tonight we were even treated to a talk from Steve who shared his vintage corkscrew collection with us!

12/03/2025

Really excited to be working with Jason & Emma on their new venture in Wells.

Sadlers Wine Bar will be opening up early April. Please pop to their page for more details and opening.

12/03/2025

We are really excited to be working with Jason & Emma with thier new Wine Bar opening in Wells🍷 Congratulations 🥂

11/03/2025

New Sadlers Wine Bar & Lounge are looking for staff

Exciting New Opportunities in Wells.

Front of house staff required working from Wednesday to Sunday, Pay rate NMW plus £0.25 per hour attendance bonus, meal on duty, monthly tips, discounts on food and drink, contracted hours, pension and 28 days annual leave.

For further details email: [email protected]

11/03/2025

On Saturday we had a visit from a gorgeous couple on route from the wedding ceremony to their reception! So glad we had sparkling rose open to taste them 🥂

Love being part of the community where the Wine Shop is a stop off at special occasions! We’ve had new born babies with their first stop being the wine shop and now newly weds!