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Sometimes things happen for a reason and we feel this is case in point…
It’s Christmas approaching once again!
Well, I can’t quite believe where the year has gone again!
September News 2023
I was looking back at the blog we posted at a similar time last year…
February 2023
Well September has certainly been an emotional month for us all, notwithstanding the tragic loss of our Monarch for the last 70 years…
Christmas 2022
Well September has certainly been an emotional month for us all, notwithstanding the tragic loss of our Monarch for the last 70 years…
Autumn News
Well September has certainly been an emotional month for us all, notwithstanding the tragic loss of our Monarch for the last 70 years…
A whole lot of Rosé!
Yes, the sun is out and hopefully here for a while, so what more reason not to indulge in a glass or two of rosé as the sun sets.
Our first proper summertime 2022 news!
The Jubilee Weekend, cricket, trips… and summertime is upon us!
February ‘light’ notes… lighten up and love is in the air!
February… light and love is in the air!
Spring in your Step
As my freezing hands try to type this whilst in our cellars, please forgive if there are any spelling mistakes…
January News
Firstly may we take this opportunity to wish you a very happy new year, despite the circumstance we now find ourselves in lockdown
Christmas Crackers 2020
Christmas Crackers 2020 Well it’s certainly been a crackers year! We have lots of festive cheer to offer you here. Our Vin Neuf elves have
The rain in Spain is….
The rain in Spain is…. By the time you are reading this the clocks will have gone back and winter will truly have arrived. What
Rioja: time to celebrate!
Rioja: time to celebrate! The region of Rioja has wonderful history, generosity of its people, incredible wines and countryside make it a fascinating region to
Austria Research Trip
Vin Neuf Canapés We were invited by one of our excellent suppliers, Astrum Wine Cellars, to visit vineyards and wineries in Austria – so naturally
Bobby’s Gin is here
Bobby’s Gin is here With lots of new gins being stocked, we’re absolutely delighted to have the addition of the globally appreciated Bobby’s Gin. Coming
Best Wine Merchant… Finalist BEST WINE MERCHANT – We’re in the final! We’ve made it into the Finals of the Muddy Stilettos Awards for
Walkabout Wine – the great summer tasting event!
Walkabout Wine – a great summer tasting event Once again… please book your place! On Friday 22nd June, we’ll be holding this annual event in
Sherry notes, March 2018
Sherry Notes, March 2018 The production of sherry is centred around the town of Jerez de la Frontera in Andulacia in south west Spain. Within
Shaw + Smith on offer!
Shaw + Smith on offer! We tasted some fantastic wines in the shop last week – with Dan from Shaw & Smith who was visiting
Australia Day – get 10% off Aussie wine
Australia Day – get 10% off Aussie wine G’day… and it’s Australia Day tomorrow! For the next three days we’re celebrating with a 10% discount on all
There’s no place like Rhone…
There’s no place like Rhone… Well, winter has certainly arrived and as ever, just in time so have our ‘winter warmers’ from the Rhone Valley.
Wines from Rioja
Off your Rioja…? During this month of October, we are focusing on the gorgeous wines from Rioja, the most recognised region throughout the world for
Domaine Montrose Rosé 2016 has arrived
Domaine Montrose Rosé 2016 has arrived You may or may not know, but this is the first wine we shipped some 15 years ago now.
The Capeman is here!
The Capeman is here! This red comes from the Darling Cellars in South Africa. I was really impressed by the quality of this wine and
Walkabout Wine tasting at Hillers
Walkabout Wine Tasting at Hillers | Summer 2018 Please book your place! On Friday 16th June 2018, we’ll be holding this annual event. It takes
Wine Course in May
Vin Neuf Canapés Our latest course runs between May 3rd – May 24th This is a course of four consecutive Wednesday nights, between 7.15pm and 9.15pm Week
Know your Beaujolais?
Know your Beaujolais? With our current interest in all things Beaujolais, we thought it time to spread a little knowledge on the regions of Beaujolais
It’s Whisky A-Go-Go!
It’s Whisky A-Go-Go! It’s with great delight and pleasure that we’re now listing whiskies here on the site. For some time they’ve become increasingly popular
New Year approaches…
New Year Approaches As always, no need to hesitate… Christmas just gives way to celebrating the NEW YEAR! We have the right bubbles to make
Salcombe comes to Stratford
Salcombe comes to Stratford This is really exciting! With a coastal based boutique distillery producing gin of this quality, we’ve been delighted to create shelf
Are you getting 4g coverage?
Are you getting 4g coverage? It’s business as normal here at Vin Neuf, whatever the political or weather out there… so we would like to
The Tea Leaf… yes, from a tea plantation!
The Tea Leaf… yes, from a tea plantation! From the name you might have guessed it, but then again perhaps not… Yes, this Chenin is
Honey and beer, what’s not to love?
Honey and beer, what’s not to love? Hiver was born out of an admiration for London’s urban beekeepers and a passion for craft beer. Using only British
Tasting with The Orchards School of Cookery
Tasting with The Orchards School of Cookery We’ve just had great fun with a tasting at The Orchards School of Cookery. All the students paid
Domain Montrose Prestige Rosé
Domain Montrose Prestige Rosé This is their second vintage of this new Cuvée Rosé and although it might not at first appear cheap, this wine
Shakespeare needs celebrating!
Shakespeare needs celebrating! This weekend… don’t forget to celebrate! It is of course Shakespeare’s 400th Anniversary We have wonderful beers from the local Shakespeare Brewery: Macbeth,
20% off all wine. Madness!
Vin Neuf Canapés Yes, 20% off all wine confirms we’ve gone mad. It’s quite simple: add madmarch as a code at the online checkout and
Vote… Independent!
Vote… Independent! We’d like your help! We’d really appreciate a vote for the second annual Stratford on Avon Independent Shop Awards, run by Nadhim Zahawi MP. As
Passion… has red lips
Passion… has red lips No better time to be thinking of Passion Has Red Lips: rich mouthfuls of lip-smacking, sensuously structured McLaren Cabernet and Clare
Make Valentine’s Day even better!
Make Valentine’s Day even better! It’s a welcome return to Vin Neuf of Billecart Salmon champagnes… and just in time for Valentine’s Day. With Brut, Brut Magnums, Brut
Gin Tasting
Make Valentine’s Day even better! Exciting news from Vin Neuf. On March 24th we hold our first Gin Tasting here in our cellars… which has already stirred
Wine Course | February – March
Make Valentine’s Day even better! Vin Neuf Wine Course | February – March Our latest course runs between 24th February – 16th March 16th. This
The 12 Wines of Christmas…
Make Valentine’s Day even better! As ever we have a terrific choice of wines, ports and sherries for your festive celebrations. This year we’ve chosen 3
There’s no place like… Rhône!
There’s no place like… Rhône! Viticulture as we know it arrived in Southern France with the Greeks in the 4th century BC. But it was
We’ve been expecting it, Mr Bond
We’ve been expecting it, Mr Bond Yes, there’s no shortage of Bond-esque one liners available. However, we’re not sure ‘shaken not stirred’ is appropriate… but
Meet the head winemaker at Bodegas LAN
Meet the head winemaker at Bodegas LAN As part of our focus on Rioja, we’ve not only visited Bodegas LAN but now have three of their
Spain off your Rioja?
Spain off your Rioja? Well it’s been a really exciting month for me with two wine trips to Spain is as many weeks. Visiting wine
Great summer sizzler
Great summer sizzler We had a wonderful night on Thursday at Hillers for our ‘walkabout summer wine tasting’, where we showed 40 wines from around
New Wines… new countries
New Wines… new countries We are always looking for the new undiscovered little gems in the vinous world. However, there are some instances where the
Il Moro… favoloso !
Il Moro… favoloso ! A fabulous tasting at the fabulous Il Moro restaurant! Held in Stratford-upon-Avon on Thursday evening, when James enthused and expounded his knowledge on a selection
Walkabout Wine.. at Hiller’s
Walkabout Wine.. at Hiller’s On June 25th, we’re once again off to Hiller’s Farm Shop and nursery gardens… for our ever popular summer event. Please
Go Picpoul de Pinet!
Go Picpoul de Pinet! If you haven’t tasted Picpoul de Pinet… then please do. Especially this Domaine Des Lauriers Picpoul De Pinet 2014 At £8.45 this is
Boxes & Bags… not just for Christmas!
Boxes & Bags… not just for Christmas! We’ve recently added Gift Wrap to our online shop. As a convenient way of ensuring your wine gifts
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! To all of our customers both old and new… With best wishes from all of us at Vin Neuf!
The real deal !
The real deal ! Lallier Champagne House We have dipped our toe in the water with these excellent Champagne’s before… however because we historically shipped
Christmas wine tasting…
Christmas wine tasting… Want to join us for our fabulous Christmas walkabout wine tasting? We will be showing over 35 wines! However, this is the
Don’t forget to get wrapped up…
Don’t forget to get wrapped up… Ready for the festive period… we’ve now added a range of GIFT WRAPPING options for your Vin Neuf Christmas
Canapés at VN
Canapés at VN We’re delighted to now offer our canapé service… the perfect addition to Vin Neuf private wine tastings, corporate hospitality, corporate events and Hen parties. Olivia and
Sherry tasting… Olé!
Sherry tasting… Olé! With it being Spanish wine month here at Vin Neuf, we don’t want to miss celebrating the fine art of Sherry making.
Spanish Vinos!
Spanish Vinos! ¡Hola! Spanish wines are our feature this month. Many in stock have already made a big impression in the world of wine. Some
Austria Calling…
Austria Calling… The Holidays are coming… but before you all dash off to the French Riviere to drink Provence Rosé or the Italian Lakes to
The passion of Argentina
The passion of Argentina This month at Vin Neuf, discover the passion of Argentina in some of their wonderful wines. A huge favourite is our
24 hrs before our Summer tasting
24 hrs before our Summer tasting Just to remind everyone it’s our summer walkabout tasting at Hiller’s Farm shop tomorrow night. The weather fingers crossed
Viva South America!
Viva South America! The World Cup is upon us! Whilst Brazil wines are good, (and without then wanting to appear negative!) we have tasted several
Think Pink! Don’t miss these Rosé wines…
Think Pink! Don’t miss these Rosé wines… Our Wine of the Month (again!) Domaine Montrose Rose 2013 We are delighted to announce the return of
Walkabout… with wine!
Walkabout… with wine! Our summer ‘walkabout wine tasting extravaganza’ at Hiller’s Farm shop Taste over 30 wines in the gorgeous surroundings of Hiller’s Rose Gardens. £20.00 per
Discover Loire
Discover Loire The much lauded but sometimes over looked area of the Loire Valley is our ‘raison d’être’ this month! Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhone valley,
Go Galician!
Go Galician! Fantastic wines from Spain should always be celebrated… non more so than the superb wines coming out of Galicia. Much press coverage recently
South Africa… get your teeth into some Great Whites
South Africa… get your teeth into some Great Whites For many years South African Wines have not disappointed and this month we’re having our very
Be my valentine…
Be my valentine… Here at Vin Neuf we know there’s soon to be romance in the air… The sweet smell of Spring daffodils is just
Come on… celebrate Australia Day
Come on… celebrate Australia Day G’day, and in case you didn’t know, the 30th January is Australia Day… so why not celebrate with one or
January Blues…?
January Blues…? January Blues already? Something to cheer you up… Alpha Zeta Soave rrp £7.95… now only £5.95 And those on detox… Luscombe organic juices!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Just to wish all our customers a very Happy New Year. We hope you had a suitably festive time were enjoying some
Orders for Christmas? Orders for New Year?
Orders for Christmas? Orders for New Year? The clock is ticking… but we can help! Not only are we open right up until 4pm on
Corking snowmen !
Corking snowmen ! Corking snowmen indeed… We came across these recently and what a perfect eco solution for all those corks left over from the
Keep it in the family
Keep it in the family! Vin Neuf, if you don’t already know, is a family business. Not in the traditional sense – this is the
Inceasing online wine shopping… but select by quality and price
Increasing online wine shopping… but select by quality and price New information delivered by Wine Intelligence market research group suggests that one in ten wine
Welcome to the new look Vin Neuf website
Welcome to the new look Vin Neuf website Welcome to all our customers both old and new! We’re delighted to be able to welcome you