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…
Autumn Events
Join us this Autumn for a variety of wine dinners and tastings OCTOBER Drink Rioja Month Friday 18th October – The Pheasant Gourmet Evening Saturday 19th October – Midday Masterclass…
Bordeaux Wine Month
Join us in store throughout September to celebrate the wines of Bordeaux. We’ll have competitions, offers and tastings throughout the month. Buy Bordeaux www.directwineshipments.com/france/bordeaux/ Bordeaux 6 bottle Case £88 …
Little Beauty Events
We are delighted that Fleur McCree from Little Beauty in New Zealand is joining us for 2 events is September. Thursday 26th September – Little Beauty Wine Tasting in Direct…
Events – September
SEPTEMBER Bordeaux Wine Month Monday 2nd September – WSET Level 1 – Award in Wines Thursday 5th September – Da Vinci’s Portuguese Wine Dinner Thursday 12th September – Wine &…
Thank You!
A massive thank you to all our customers, family, friends and staff who sponsored and ran with us to raise money for the Northern Ireland Hospice. We are delighted to…
Celebrating 65! – Walkabout Wine Tasting 2019 – Photos
We cannot believe DWS is celebrating its 65th year! Wow, how did that happen?! It all started with Peter & Neal’s Grandfather Edward (Ned) McAlindon in a wee off licence…
WSET Courses 2019
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 2nd…
Visit to Loron – March 2019
In March this year Peter, Neal, Peter & Susan visited Loron in Beaujolais. A massive thank you to Oliver Campos and everyone at Loron for looking after us so well…
Celebrating 65 – Walkabout Wine Tasting!
Friday 14th June, 3pm – 7pm Join us as we celebrate 65 years in business with our Walkabout Tasting 2019! This is an informal walk around tasting, which gives you…
Belfast Marathon 2019
A massive thank you to everyone who ran & everyone who supported us running the Belfast Marathon in aid of the Northern Ireland Hospice. We had a fantastic day and…
Team DWS – Belfast Marathon in aid of NI Hospice
On Sunday 5th May we are running the Belfast City Marathon, relay & fun run in aid of the Northern Ireland Hospice in memory of Neal’s wife Aideen McAlindon. We have…
Edō – Esporão Portuguese Wine Dinner with Antonio Nascimento
Wednesday 15th May 2019, 7pm for 7.30pm start Following the success of our Italian and European wine dinners Edō is delighted to welcome Antonio Nascimento from Herdade do Esporão in…
Spring Holidays
Easter 2019 – Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd April Closed Reopens Wednesday 24th April 9.30am – 6pm May Day Bank Holiday – Monday 6th May – Closed Reopens Tuesday 7th…
Esporão Wine Tasting with Antonio Nascimento
Thursday 16th May 2019, 7.30 for 8pm start Portugal in the 10 years has gone from nowhere to fast becoming a producer or serious quality wine. Unique grape varieties, diverse…
WSET Courses 2019
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 Wine – Monday 24th…