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Mar 232020
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COVID19 – Update
After much consideration we have taken the difficult decision to close until the current health crisis has subsided.
The key reason is public safety. The latest medical advice is all about staying at home and social distancing.
The safety of all our customers, staff and loved ones is paramount. We do not want to further risk spreading infection to each other and the wider public.
We will trade again when it is safe to do so.
Thank you to all of our retail & trade customers, our suppliers & staff for supporting us over these many years and making Direct Wine Shipments such a special place.
Please stay safe & follow medical advice. We will see you on the other side for fabulous wines from around the world 🍷
Until then take care.
Mar 202020
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Spring Events & Courses 2020 – Postponed
In order to protect our customers and staff at this difficult time, we are postponing all spring events and WSET courses.
We have tried to contact everyone who has booked tickets for these events. If you haven’t heard from us and have tickets for one of our tastings or courses please phone us 028 90508000 or email info@directwine.co.uk for information.
Update from Peter Morris Wilson WSET APP – WSET Courses Coronavirus Update 20th March 2020
Thank you for your support and understanding at this time. We hope you stay safe and healthy.
We look forward to welcoming you back to our events in the future.
#supportlocal
Mar 182020
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Open for Business
We can deliver to your door!
Order online www.directwineshipments.com , phone 02890508000 or email shop@directwine.co.uk
We would like to reassure all our customers that we are following W.H.O. advice and maintaining high hygiene standards.
Thank you for your support at this time. #supportlocal
Stay safe
Mar 162020
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COVID-19 Precautions
Currently our shop is open as usual for wine purchases and we can also take orders for delivery.
You can order online www.directwineshipments.com or by phoning 02890 508000.
In order to protect our customers and staff at this difficult time, we have taken the decision to postpone next week’s Wine & Cheese Tasting. We will be in touch with anyone who has booked tickets over the next couple of days.
We would like to reassure all our customers that we are following W.H.O. advice and maintaining high hygiene standards.
Thank you for your support at this time. #supportlocal
Stay safe.
Mar 102020
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WSET Courses 2020
If you are interested in studying for the interntionally recognised Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) qualifications, the next courses are:
WSET Level 1 – Award in WINES – Monday 27th April (1 day course)
WSET Level 2 Award in WINES – Monday 11th & Monday 18th May (2 day course)
WSET Level 2 – Award in SPIRITS – Monday 8th & Monday 15th June (2 day course)
WSET Level 3 Award in WINES – Monday 14th September – Monday 19th October (6 day course)
The courses are run and administered by the Wine & Spirit Academy, Approved Programme Provider. They are taken by Peter Morris Wilson Nom. Ed., who was shortlisted for the “WSET Educator of the Year 2015”.
Peter is passionate about wine & spirit education and it is fanastic that he has received global recognition for all his hard work, coming in the top 8 from over 2000 wine educators worldwide!
Mar 62020
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Stock Wine Dinner
Thursday 26th March, 7.30pm
Chef Danny Millar has a career spanning across Michelin-starred restaurants in Germany and London, He returned to Belfast in the 1990s, bringing his renowned cooking style to leading restaurants including Shanks, the Narrows in Portaferry and Cayenne in the city centre before leading Balloo House as Head Chef and Director.
Look forward to a wonderful 4 course menu using only the finest of Irish ingredients and paired with wines to compliment each course.
MENU
Crispy Panko Portavogie Langoustines, BBQ Pork Belly, Glazed Baby Gem
Zöhrer Sand 1 Grüner Veltliner 2018, Niederösterreich, Austria
Pastrami Beef Shortrib, Mustard Crumb, Artichoke Puree
Domaine des Anges Côtes du Ventoux 2016, Rhône, France
Roast Irish Duck Breast, Potato Terrine, January King Cabbage
Clunia Tempranillo 2014, Castilla Y Léon, Spain
Lemon Posset, Local Rhubarb, Gingerbread
Oremus Late Harvest Tokaji 2017, Tokaj, Hungary
£50 per person
BOOK NOW
028 9024 0014
Feb 282020
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Vegan Night @ Malone Lodge Hotel
Friday 13th March 2020, 7.30pm
Phone 028 9038 8000 to book or email info@MaloneLodgeHotel.com
Jan 312020
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Kevin McAlindon
It’s with great sadness we have to announce the passing of Kevin McAlindon on Thursday 30th January 2020.
Kevin was a towering figure in Northern Ireland’s wine world and his enthusiasm and canny business acumen brought many wonderful wines to this part of Ireland.
He will be sorely missed by his wife Carol, his kids Caroline, Peter, Neal and Laura, his wonderful grand kids and all the DWS staff past and present.
For those who knew Kevin they’ll remember a man with a real sense of fun. Kevin loved to laugh and as well as his passion for wine he truly loved music and was a keen piano player right up until the end.
We’ll all salute him with a glass of Creu Celta tonight. 🍷
Funeral Notice
A service celebrating the life of Kevin McAlindon will be held on Monday 17th February at 10am in the Good Shepherd Church, Ormeau Road. Followed by committal in Roselawn Cemetery at 12 noon.
No flowers please. Donations in lieu if so desired to:
Alzheimer’s Society research in Northern Ireland
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/direct-wine-shipments
He will be greatly missed by his wife Carol, by his children Caroline, Peter, Neal and Laura, his daughter in law Maureen, his grandchildren Natalie, Luke, Ben, Joe, Rory, Lucy, Ruby, Jude, Noah and Ruben and his Direct Wine Shipments family.
Jan 172020
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NI Science Festival – TASTE
Thursday 13th February 2020, 7.30pm start
Join us as Direct Wine Shipments as we explore “TASTE” as part of the NI Science Festival 2020!
Many of us love wine, but are not sure why we like certain styles, grape varieties or flavours. This is the opportunity to learn about the main characteristics that affect how we taste.
We’ll look at sweetness, acidity, bitterness, sourness, umami and how they affect the wine styles we enjoy.
We will of course be “tasting wine” to check out the theories!
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