Just Arrived – Los Haroldos
We are delighted to welcome wines from the family-owned Los Haroldos estate. The winery is situated in San Martin region of the north valley of Mendoza. Jorge Falasco, current director…
Job Opportunity – Part-Time Retail Assistant
Direct Wine Shipments is currently seeking a PART-TIME RETAIL ASSISTANT. An enthusiastic person to assist us with retail duties in our award-winning Belfast based wine company. Job/Working Hours 3-4 days…
Just Arrived – Dona Matilde
New to Direct Wine Shipments are the excellent wines and Ports of Quinta Dona Matilde. Owned by the Barros family since 1927, Dona Matilde is one of the oldest and…
Job Opportunity – Multi-Drop Van Driver
Direct Wine Shipments is currently seeking a FULL-TIME MULTI-DROP VAN DRIVER to deliver to customers in Northern Ireland. Hours: 9.30am – 6pm. Direct Wine Shipments is a family-owned award-winning company….
Twice-Cooked Sticky Pork Belly with Steamed Rice
Hot Smoked Salmon and Capers with Little Beauty Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand Month
Join us this May as we celebrate the wines of New Zealand. New Zealand’s wine regions extend 1,100km (700 miles) from subtropical Northland (35° S) down to Central Otago (45°…
Just Arrived – Ascheri
ASCHERI – Piedmont, Italy We are thrilled to welcome the outstanding wines from Ascheri to our list. Based in the Piedmont town of Bra, Matteo Ascheri is the 6th generation…
Cod Ceviche by La Taqueria
Roast Cod with Citrus Beurre Blanc and Winter Ratatouille by Home
Virtual French Tasting
Saturday 27th March 2021, 2pm As lockdown continues, we are hosting a Zoom tasting of wines from France. We’ve put together a selection of 6 wines from different regions. Your…
Just Arrived – New Wines from Weingut Hörner
We are delighted to introduce wines from Weingut Hörner to our portfolio. The Hörner family are based in Pfalz, Germany and have been involved in viticulture for several generations, but…
The Gourmet Boys Giveaway
Amazing giveaway from The Gourmet Boys in association with Ginza Kitchen (ginzabelfast.com) and ourselves. Enter at The Gourmet Boys for your chance to win a Home Sushi Kit and 6…
Virtual Iberian Tasting
Saturday 20th February 2021, 2pm Following the success of our Christmas tasting & as lockdown continues, we are hosting a Zoom tasting of wines from the Iberian Peninsula. We’ve put…
January Opening Hours
January 2021 Monday – Saturday 9.30am – 5pm Sunday – Closed Don’t forget to wear your mask! Delivery & collection available Delivery Monday – Friday Orders can be collected between…
December Opening Hours
December 2020 Monday – Wednesday 9.30am – 6pm Thursday – Friday 9.30am – 6pm Saturday 9.30am – 5.30pm Sunday 6th, 13th & 20th 1pm -5pm Christmas Eve 9.30am – 5pm…
Bring a taste of Italy home!
Virtually Christmas Tasting!
Saturday 5th December 2020, 2pm We miss you, and as our popular Christmas afternoon tastings cannot go ahead this year, we are hosting a Zoom Christmas Tasting, on Saturday 5th…
Sherry Week – 2nd – 8th November 2020
The 2nd – 8th November is International Sherry Week! SHERRY has a wide range of styles to suit all tastes, budgets, styles of food & can be used to make…
Halloween Facebook Competition
*COMPETITION* A chance to WIN a 6 Bottles of Rioja in a reusable wine bag The bag includes 1 bottle each of: White Rioja Vega Blanco 2018 Rosé Ostatu Rosado…
Current Opening Hours
The shop is open 9.30am – 6pm Monday – Friday & 9.30am – 5.30pm Saturday. We are also taking orders for delivery & collection – Online www.directwineshipments.com – Email info@directwine.co.uk…
Shop Rioja Month – October 2020
It’s all about Rioja this October. If your preference is red, white or rosé, we have the Rioja for you! Discover our Rioja Selection Rioja 6 bottle Case £70 …
Just Arrived – New Wines from Anselmo Mendes
Anselmo Mendes began producing wine with Alvarinho grapes in 1998, in Monção and Melgaço. The winery in the Minho Valley is a place for experimentation and research, where Anselmo Mendes…
Celebrate Loire
It’s all about the Loire this September. THE GARDEN OF FRANCE The picturesque Loire Valley region is not only known for its wines, but for the abundance of treasures and…
Midday Masterclass – Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
Join us for a wine masterclass. This small group session will provide a great opportunity to ask the wine questions you have always wanted to ask. Suitable for all levels…
WSET Level 1 – Award in Wines
Monday 28th September 2020, 9.45am – 6pm The aim of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) accredited one day certificate course is to give an introduction to the world…
Bank Holiday Facebook Competition
*COMPETITION* A chance to WIN a 6 Bottle Case of European Wine (RRP£75) The case features some of our new wines and includes 1 bottle each of: White Zöhrer Sand…
New Wines from Cave de Cairanne
NEW WINES FROM CAVE DE CAIRANNE We are excited to introduce the wines of the Cave de Cairanne to Direct Wine Shipments. Created in 1929, the Cave de Cairanne winery…
Current Opening Hours – Delivery & Collection Only
We are currently taking orders for delivery & collection – Online www.directwineshipments.com – Email info@directwine.co.uk – Phone 028 90508000 Collection is now available Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm We will…
Wine & Dine
Gold for Creu Celta 2016 at the Sommelier Wine Awards 2020
GOLD FOR CREU CELTA 2016 AT THE SOMMELIER WINE AWARDS 2020 We are delighted to announce that Creu Celta 2016 has been awarded a Gold medal at the Sommelier Wine…
Open for Orders Only
We have made the decision to open for delivery only. You can place your order via our website or by emailing info@directwine.co.uk If you order by email please include your…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vegan Night @ Malone Lodge Hotel
Friday 13th March 2020, 7.30pm Phone 028 9038 8000 to book or email info@MaloneLodgeHotel.com www.malonelodgehotelbelfast.com
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…
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…
WSET Level 1 Award in SPIRITS
A beginner level introduction to spirits for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in SPIRITS. For individuals new to the subject, this qualification offers a…
La Rioja Alta Dinner @ James St
Wednesday 22nd January 2020 La Rioja Alta is one of the most resolutely traditional of the region’s bodegas. It was founded in 1890 by a consortium of five families. La…
Winter Wine Events
JANUARY Wednesday 22nd January – La Rioja Alta Wine Dinner @ James St Thursday 23rd January – La Rioja Alta Tasting with Francisco Corpas Monday 27th January – WSET Level…
DWS Wine Course 2020
Tuesday 4th : Tuesday 11th : Tuesday 18th February 2020, 7.30pm Join us for a fun look of today’s wine world at our annual 3 week wine course. We hope…
WSET Courses Winter 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…
La Rioja Alta Tasting with Francisco Corpas
Thursday 23rd January 2019, 7.30 for 8pm start La Rioja Alta is a true cult winery! This is a rare occasion to taste some of the planet’s finest wines. Founded…
December Opening Hours
We have extended opening hours in December Sunday 1st 1 – 5pm Monday 2nd – Friday 6th 9.30am – 8pm Saturday 7th 9.30am – 6pm Sunday 8th 1 – 5pm…
International Sherry Week
From the 4th – 10th November Direct Wine Shipments will be celebrating all things Sherry! SHERRY has a wide range of styles to suit all tastes, budgets and styles of…
Drink Rioja Month – October 2019
Join us this October as we celebrate the wines of Rioja. Throughout the month we will have a series of in store tastings, competitions & offers. RIOJA SHOP TASTINGS Throughout…