Spring Wine Sale 2025
Pour Yourself a Glass of New Zealand
Ribera del Duero Celebration Review
Tagliatelle al Ragú
Stock French Wine Dinner (22nd May)
Celebrating Ribera del Duero – April 2025
In April we are celebrating the wines of the Ribera del Duero. “I think Ribera del Duero is in a very exciting place right now. It is producing the most…
Spring Events 2025
We have lots of events to look forward to this Spring MARCH Friday 14th March, 4.30pm – SECRET CELLAR TASTING – £17.50 Saturday 15th March, 12noon – MIDDAY MASTERCLASS –…
Stock New World Wine Dinner (27th Mar)
Wines from the Rhône
The Rhône Valley is one of the classic French wine regions, it is split into the Northern Rhône and Southern Rhône. It is made up of 31 appellations in a…
La Bottega Wine Tasting
Wednesday 22nd January, 6.30pm La Bottega’s inaugural Wine Tasting evening. Enjoy revisited iconic Italian pasta dishes paired with top Italian wines in Belfast. £90 per person La Bottega 625 Lisburn…
Stock “Greatest Hits 2024” Wine Dinner (30th Jan)
Real Compania Velha Port
New to Direct Wine Shipments but one of the oldest wine companies in Portugal, with more than 265 years of dedication to Port wine. Real Companhia Velha was founded on…
Christmas’24 Gift Guide Available
Sherry Week 2024
Feliz Rioja! this November
Stock Barton Bordeaux Wine Dinner with Lillian Barton Sartorius (6th Nov)
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in Wines
Monday 27th January – Monday 3rd March 2025, 9.45am – 6pm The course will take place over 6 Mondays, with the exam on Monday 3rd March. The aim of this…
Morning Star Wine Dinner (31st Oct)
Joins us at the Morning Star for a Wine Dinner on Thursday 31st October, 7pm MENU Canapés Sweet-cured bacon, stout, soy, chilli glaze Chorizo, pork & sage sausage roll Crispy…
Bordeaux – Left Bank vs Right Bank
What is difference between the Bordeaux Left Bank and Right Bank? On the Left Bank, you will find more intense Cabernet Sauvignon dominated wines, and on the Right Bank softer…
WSET Courses Autumn 2024
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…
Bordeaux Wine Month 2024
Bank Sq Brasserie Spanish Wine Dinner (26th Sept)
Thursday 26th September, 7.30pm Join us at Bank Sq for a fabulous evening of Spanish food and wines. MENU Trashumante Rosado Ajo Blanco, Pickled Grapes, First Press Olive Oil, Smoked…
New Wines – Le Berne
Le Bèrne farm is situated in southern Tuscany, in the province of Siena, where it is perfectly located in the beautiful countryside of Montepulciano, an area that has been well…
New Wines – Palazzone
The Palazzone winery is located in Umbria near the town of Orvieto. In 1969 the Dubini family bought the property “Palazzone”, constructed by Cardinal Teodorico at the bidding of Pope…
New Wines – Sella e Mosca
More than a century ago, two Piedmontese adventurers, Mr. Sella, an engineer, and Mr. Mosca, a lawyer, fell in love with Sardinia’s unique landscape and created Sella & Mosca. The…
Adoro i vini Italiani!
French Tasting with Vivian Eglin from Maison Jean Loron (10th Oct)
Thursday 10th October 2024, 7.30pm In 1821, Jean-Marie Loron, the mayor of Chénas and former manager of the Mâcon church estate created a business exporting Beaujolais and Mâcon wines. Today,…
Stock Italian Wine Dinner (12th Sept)
Thursday 12th Sept 2024, 7.30pm Italy, the land of the vine and fine food will be the inspiration for our wine dinner on Thursday 12th September. Danny’s 4 course menu…
Autumn Events 2024
We have lots of events to look forward to this Autumn September Monday 2nd September, 9.45am – 6pm – WSET L1 AWARD IN WINES Friday 6th September, 4.30pm – SECRET…
New Arrivals – Domaine Laporte
DOMAINE LAPORTE DWS, under Kevin McAlindon, first imported the wonderful wines of Domaine Laporte in the 1980s! After a recent tasting we decided we had to bring them back. Created…
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wines (2nd Sept)
Monday 2nd September 2024, 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 of wine. You’ll explore the main types…
A Portuguese Summer @ DWS
Stuffed Spider Crab ‘The Viana Style’
‘Bulhão Pato’ Clams
Celebrating Wines of Portugal this June
Stock Portuguese Wine Dinner (20th June)
Thursday 20th June 2024, 7.30pm Join us on Thursday 20th June for a fabulous 4 course menu. Each course will be paired with wines showcasing the diverity of Portugal. MENU…
International Chardonnay Day
International Chardonnay Day – 23rd May 2024 Chardonnay is beloved by winemakers and wine drinkers alike. It’s popular for flavour notes such as tropical fruits, vanilla, oak, pineapple, and even…
May & June Events
We have a great series of events throughout May & June. We you can join us. May Friday 3rd May 4.30pm – Secret Cellar Tasting SOLD OUT Friday 17th May,…
Zöhrer Wine Dinner with Toni Zöhrer @ Bank Sq Brasserie (30th May)
Thursday 30th May, 7.30pm The vineyards of the Zöhrer family, are located around the wine town of Krems an der Donau on the outstanding left bank of the river Danube…
Wines for Easter
French Wine Dinner at the Fitzwilliam Belfast
Thursday 14th March 2024 To many France is the centre of gastronomy and classic old-world wine. Dean the Head Chef of the incredible Fitzwilliam Hotel here in Belfast prepared a…
Stock Wine Dinner (25th Apr)
Thursday 25th April 2024, 7.30pm Join us on the 25th April for a delicious Spring 4 course menu. Each course will be paired with wines from throughout Europe. This promises…
Spring Events 2024
March Friday 8th March, 4.30pm – Secret Cellar Tasting Thursday 14th March – French Wine Dinner – Fitzwilliam Hotel Friday 22nd March 4.30pm – Secret Cellar Tasting Saturday 23rd March,…
French Wine Dinner at The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Thursday 14th March 2024, 7.30pm To many France is the centre of gastronomy, and in the 14th century Guillaume Tirel, court chef published one of the earliest cookery books in…
Pancake & Wine Pairings
The DWS staff have picked some of our favourite pancakes which we’ve paired with some of our favourite wines. There is definitely a Shrove Tuesday pairing to suit you. Savoury…
Valentine’s Day Wines
Valentines Day can be so much more than just a cheesy card and flowers. It’s an occasion to share an experience with someone, and in our opinion, there is no…
Josep Puig – Obituary
Stock – Greatest Hits of 23 Wine Dinner (18th Jan)
Events Winter 2024
