Buying Wine in the North East

• Independent Wine Merchants in and around the North East with a walk-in shop
  
• Independent Wine Merchants in and around the North East with only on-line purchasing
  
• National & Other Retailers

Independent Wine Merchants in and around the North East with a walk-in shop

District Bottle Shop  "A space to sip, connect & learn."  66 Park View, Whitley Bay NE26 2TH (just up from Park View Shopping Centre)  Phil Richardson and Laura Parker. https://districtbottleshop.co.uk/ @districtwhitleybay on Instagram 01916076680 Sip by the glass at the wine bar or delve deeper into the shop for rare & wonderful wines! Media:  ""District Bottle Shop – Whitley Bay" August 2025, High Life North

Victor Indigo November  "Wine shop and tasting room in Gateshead's Railway Quarter".   Arch 12, Wellington Street, Gateshead, NE8 2AJ (just over the High level bridge from Newcastle).  Charlotte & Lorrie Fenwick. https://victorindigonovember.co.uk/ 07311 179177  info@victorindigonovember.co.uk (also on Facebook). Global range of wines to purchase in shop, drinks by the glass in a dog-friendly space, and local delivery up to ~10 miles from NE8 Media:  "New Gateshead wine shop and bar Victor Indigo November..." February 2023, The Chronicle             "New Indie for Gateshead" March 2023, The Wine Merchant

Carruthers and Kent  "Fine and exclusive wines - expertly sourced, personally recommended."  3A Elmfield Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4AY    Claire Carruthers and Mo O'Toole: 0191 213 1818 http://www.carruthersandkent.com/  twitter @candkwines  Global Range of Wines and an in-shop delicatessen   Media: "Carruthers and Kent Fine Wine shop...." Sept 24 2010 The Journal

The Rare Drop  "fine wines, artisan spirits and craft ales, with an expanding food range"  6 Beaconsfield Rd, Low Fell, Gateshead, United Kingdom  Julie Gibbs, On Facebook info@theraredrop.co.uk  07815 942377  Media: "The Rare Drop artisan spirit and beer shop is to open in Low Fell" Sept 2017, The Chronicle.

Jesmond Wine Co.  3a Clayton Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4RP  Jon Welsh https://jesmondwinecompany.co.uk/ (Website coming soon) also on Facebook  Global range of wines  Media:  "Meet the Owner of Jesmond Wine Company..." June 2023, Living North.

KORK Wine & Deli  "...natural wine, beers, charcuterie, cheese and bread that is worth the difference."  74 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay NE26 2NE.  Shawn Darling-Cooper, https://korkwineanddeli.com/ shawn@korkwineanddeli.com 07929 423918 (also on Facebook)

Fenwick  39 Northumberland Street, Newcastle, http://www.fenwick.co.uk/stores/newcastle/store-location-map/  Global range of wines in the area just off the Food Hall.

Cavavin  Arch 9 Westgate road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE11SE  https://cavavinnewcastle.co.uk/  Global range of wines, but especially France

Rehill's of Jesmond  "Specialist Food & Wine Merchant"  245-249 Jesmond Rd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 1LB  Tony & Sonny Rehill: 0191 281 4499  Off-license and grocery store, but head to the back to find a range of beers and wines that wouldn't be out of place in a dedicated wine store.  Media: "Aladdin's cave of wine" April 13, 2007, The Journal

The Hop, The Vine  "Merchant Of Fine Wines & Ales"  Unit 18, Dewley Court, Westway Industrial Park, Throckley, NE15 9AW  Philip and Cheryl George: 07508 040992 http://sites.google.com/site/thehopthevine/ e-mail thehopthevine@yahoo.co.uk  Global range concentrating on the New World, especially Australia (Over 200 wines) Media: "Hop to it to discover fine wines" December 9th, 2011, The Journal

...and a little farther afield, but well worth a visit....

Market Hall Wines  "Wine, Beers and Spirits in the heart of Durham "  Units 4/5 Durham Indoor Market Durham DH1 3NJ (See Durham Indoor Market Floor Plan)     https://www.mhwines.co.uk/   Media: "About Market Hall Wines" Life in Durham website.

Grape & Grain  "Independent Wine and Spirits"  3 Bridge Street, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1NT  01670 504901 info@grapeandgrainmorpeth.co.uk    https://www.grapeandgrainmorpeth.co.uk/  Download their wine list .xlsx spreadsheet here (Mar-2024) Media: "Morpeth business move another reason for Mark to be happy with his career change" July 5th, 2022, Northumberland Gazette

Enjoy (Feral North Drinks)  "Beer, Ale, Cider and More! "  Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth, NE61 1NS (next to Marks and Spencer).  01665 570160  https://feralnorthdrinks.co.uk/enjoy-morpeth    Beer, Cider, Craft Beer, Wine, Gin, Rum, Whisky. With a concentration on local products. Media: "'Enjoy' shop in Morpeth is moving to another area of Sanderson Arcade." May 4th, 2023, Northumberland Gazette

Vesuvio Wines  "Independent Wine Shop & Wine Bar"  3A Houndgate, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5RL  Darren & Adrian Shield, Tom Lilico: 01325 788 564 https://vesuviowines.co.uk/  250 wines from around the world at any one time...and a wine bar to boot. Media: "Brothers raise their glasses for new fine wine business" September 2011, inter-face

Shills of Cockermouth  11 Station Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9QW (Cumbria)   Nick & Wendy Shill: 01900 826427 http://www.shillsofstationstreet.co.uk/  twitter @ShillsStationSt e-mail nick@shillsofstationstreet.co.uk  Global range of wines

T.B. Watsons, 11/17 English Street, Dumfries, DF1 2BU.  https://www.drambusters.com/about

Harris & Co. 111 King Street, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 1LZ  https://www.harrisandco.uk/

Campbell's of Leyburn (just go upstairs!). 4 Commercial Square, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5BP  https://www.campbellsofleyburn.co.uk/

Independent Wine Merchants from the North East with only on-line purchasing

Dennhofer Wines.  "..independent wine seller operating throughout north east England."  (Online), The Rookery,  Newton, Northumberland, NE43 7UN  Heinz Dennhofer: 01661 844622. http://www.dennhoferwines.com/  Global range of wines, especially France

Bottled & Boxed "exclusive gifts, extraordinary service"     (Online wine & gift packs) Unit 8, Hurworth Road, Aycliffe business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6UD http://www.bottledandboxed.com/

Marta Vine, "Heart and soul in every glass"  (Online) Currently based in Walsingham (Norfolk) but honourary North Easteners!  Marta Mateus & Kevin Bowers: http://www.martavine.co.uk/  twitter @Martavine  Portuguese Specialist. Media: "New attitude to old world wines" Oct 29, 2010, The Journal

Rothbury Wines  "Run by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts"  Townfoot, Rothbury, NE65 7SL  Sue Bolam: 01669 620965  http://www.rothburywines.co.uk/  Global range of wines. Media: "So tempting to take work home" August 4th, 2006, The Journal

National & Other Retailers

 

  The Wine Society
  Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2BT
  01438 741177 www.thewinesociety.com
  The Wine Society is owned by its members and exists exclusively for their benefit. Founded in 1874, its aim is to introduce members to the best of the world's vineyards at a fair price. The cost of a lifetime share is £40 with no annual fee or obligation.

 

  Majestic Wine Warehouse
 "Wine Warehouse"
 NEWCASTLE: Haddricks Mill Road, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1SR
 Store Manager Greig Wilson: 0191 284 7231 www.majestic.co.uk twitter @majesticncs
 HEXHAM: Unit 4, Hexham Retail Park Station Road Hexham NE46 1EZ
 Store Manager Bex Slater:  01434 606 351 www.majestic.co.uk twitter @majestichexham
 Global range of wines, minimum purchase 6 bottles

Domain de Palejay, (Provence Winery with visits to North East markets and events)
    8 rue du Grand Pont, 30650, Rochefort du Gard, France (Warehouse in Longbenton, Newcastle, for UK deliveries & local events)
Arthur & Josiane Cook: www.palejay.com (includes details of which local events they are attending during the year)
Direct sales of their own wine

Costco, Cash & Carry
    Mandela Way, Gateshead, NE11 9DH
0191 4619806 www.costco.co.uk
Good fine wine section, especially France and North America (Kirkland own label)

Makro, Cash & Carry Warehouse
    Sedling Road, Wear Industrial Estate, Washington, NE37 1LX
0844 4457445 www.makro.co.uk
Used to have a good fine wine section, especially Australia and Italy. Range depleting recently though.

+ Local Supermarkets who care about wine...

Mark & Spencer, multiple locations in the North East

 

Waitrose, multiple locations in the North East

 

 

Sadly not all wine businesses in the North East last forever, In Memorium:

The Wine Chambers  "specialist wine merchant"  Front Street & 59 Walton Avenue, Tynemouth  : 0191 257 8362. http://www.thewinechambers.co.uk/ Global range of wines, don't let the website fool you! Media: "Billy, Ben and the TinPot connection" November 5th, 2010, The Journal            "Cheers to new Wine Merchants" July 20th 2012, The Journal

Guest Wines.   Guest Wines: ex NEWTS members Kelvyn & Ruth Guest, also absorbing Michael Jobling and Richard Grainer https://www.guestwines.com/ .

Burgundy Basement.  "Wines of Distinction"  (Online) PO Box 1319, Sunderland, SR5 9JP  Brian Robson: 07850936005 http://www.burgundybasement.co.uk/  twitter @Beauneman  French range specialising in Burgundy

Richard Granger Ltd.  "Fine Wine Merchants"  West Jesmond (Metro) Station, Lyndhurst Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3HH  Alistair Stewart, Mark Rennie: 0191 2815000 http://www.richardgrangerwines.co.uk/ Established in 1970, a global range of wines ("over 600") including a significant premium fine wine section and some excellent fortified wines. Media: "It is just such a people thing." Nov 4, 2005, The Journal ; "Jesmond wine merchant to close its doors after 50 years." Dec 8, 2020, The Chronicle

Fasol Menin.  (Online), Northumberland.  Stuart Colmer (UK Distributor): http://www.fasolmenin.co.uk/  Prosecco Superiore di Valdobbiadene DOCG  & Raboso Piave DOC producer wines.

Michael Jobling.  "The little wine company with the big personality"  (Online) PO Box 90, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 0WZ  Michael Jobling & Torie Jackson: 0191 3784554 http://www.michaeljoblingwines.com/  twitter @MichaelJoblingW  Global range of wines ("around 300") Media: "North East drink firms Michael Jobling Wines and Guest Wines pop the cork on merger plans." Business Live, Nov 2019.

Mmm Glug...   "Food and drink heaven in Newcastle upon Tyne"  10 - 13 Grainger Arcade Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE1 5QF  Ian and Simone Clarkin: Tel: 01228 543033 http://mmm-glug.co.uk/about-us/glug/  twitter @mmm_newcastle Small global range of wines

Dillies  "You shouldn't haves""  18 Market St, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3NU  Andrew & Jo Foster: http://www.dillies.co.uk/  twitter @Dillies  Small global range of wines Media: "Building success on a few of their favourite things" Sept 14 2012 The Journal

  Bin21
 "Morpeth's only dedicated wine-merchant and off-licence. Proud to be independent!"
 29 Newgate St. Morpeth, NE61 1AT /  31 Market Place, Hexham, NE46 3PB
 Patrick Eyres: 01670 504901 www.bin21.com  twitter @Bin21wines
 Global range of wines ("over 300")
 
Media: "Gap in market offers a chance for a passionate approach" Jan 21 2011, The Journal

  PortoVino.
 "Importers of Fine Wines from Portugal"
 (Online), Newcastle.
 Paul Ravel & Alan Holmes: 07833 493195 http://www.portovino.co.uk/  twitter @PortoVinoWines
 Private and corporate Wine Tastings, Events and Personalised (own label) wines.
 
Media: "Bring the sunshine into your life with wines from Portugal" Feb 5, 2010, The Journal

 Aroma Wines, "premier fine wine trader"
    (Online) Express Works, Brunswick Industrial Estate, Newcastle upon Tyne,  NE13 7BA
 Richard Gilbert: 0191 236 4557 http://www.aromawines.co.uk/  twitter @AromaWines
 Small range of predominantly French (fine Bordeaux) wines

  Spanish Select Wines.
 (Online) 18 Linden Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4EY.
  Geoff Norris: 0191 246 1639 http://www.spanishselectwines.co.uk/ twitter @SpanishSelect
  Spanish Specialist

 

  Corkscrew Wines
  "Carlisle’s only independent wine merchant"
 Arch No5, Viaduct Estate Road (West Walls), Carlisle, CA2 5BN
 David Ogden and Elizabeth Hardwick: Tel: 01228 543033 http://www.corkscrewwines.co.uk/
 Global range of wines ("usually over 300 wines available to choose from")

  Tyne Wines.
 "Passionate about wine"
 (Online) Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2UL
 Irwin & Katherine Thompson: 0845 2575125 http://www.tyne-wines.co.uk/
 French range from independent producers in Champagne, the Loire,  Beaujolais, the Rhône Valley and the South-West

Proteas Wines.
 "The Essence of Variety"
 West Moor Farm, Longhorsley, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8QX
 Tony & Carolyn Raven: 07816 245678 http://www.proteaswines.co.uk/  twitter @Proteaswines
 South African Specialist

 

  Boutique Wine at No. 14
 14 Narrowgate Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1JG & Heighley Gate Garden Centre, Morpeth
 Michael and Gareth Bateman: 01665 606 304 http://www.thewineboutique14.co.uk/ Facebook The Boutique Wine Company, twitter @WineBoutique14 & @G_teamgb
 Small Global range of wines
 
Media: "Bateman brothers' wineshop venture is sparkling" Dec 03 2010 The Journal
            "Brothers toast new venture" Sept 14 2011 Northumberland Gazette

  Spanish Spirit,
 (Online) Prudhoe, http://www.spanishspirit.com/ 01661 834933
 Spanish Specialist

Lovely Bubbly,
 (Online), Jarrow, http://www.lovelybubbly.co.uk/  twitter @Lovelybubblyltd
 Champagne Specialist

  The Grape Unknown,
    (Online), Shotley Bridge, http://www.thegrapeunknown.co.uk/
Small range of French wines
Media: "Farmer knows what makes small wine producers tick" Jan 15 2010 The Journal

  Oddbins,
 National Retailer with stores in the Grainger Market & Gosforth.