It's maybe a little early for this kind of talk, but for us it's the norm! Come and sit down with Paddy and Ethan and talk all things Christmassy in the drinks trade as we gear up for the busiest season of the year.
Interested in some events, present advice or Christmas recommendations? We've got it all this week, so listen along and don't miss out!
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Our Brewery (their real name, they don't belong to us!) are a firm favourite among our craft ale selection, with customers throughout our community going crazy over a huge selection of their releases.
Located in Randalstown, not far from our second shop, they're great friends of ours, which is why it's brilliant to finally get time to chat over their range, story and products.
If you're a craft ale drinker who likes a local product with local spirit, then check out Our Brewery's range, which is available to buy down below.
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This week, we're going through your favourite wines and spirits from across our range to show you what you're missing. What you already know is good, but what we're showing off today is even better!
Are you always sticking to the same product when buying for parties, dinners and Friday nights in the house? Why not take our word for some of these alternatives, and then let us help you explore the rest of our range!
Everything in this episode can be shipped across the British Isles. Keep an eye out for purchase links coming soon!
That's right, as much as we hate to admit it, Christmas preparations are upon us. Whether you're looking for a new wine to grace the Christmas dinner table, some quirky after dinner spirits or a unique new tipple for the office Christmas party, we've got you sorted with a range of products you've most likely not noticed before.
Have you ever tried any of these products before? Tell us in the comments!
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In no particular order, here's a list of purchase links for today's products:
(Apologies for confusing Poland and Lithuania; the beer names can be confusing!)
It takes a lot to make a name for yourself in wine, but it takes even more to become known for making an entire wine region recognisable the world over. This week, we're talking Peter Lehmann, the Barossan himself, and some of his signature wines, with Brett Schutz, a senior winemaker from his vineyards.We've got history, craft, viticulture and art all rolled into one episode this week, so you're really getting spoiled!Have you ever tried wine from the Barossa Valley? Let us know in the comments!Stonewell8 SongsThe BarossanPeter LehmannRead Brett's bio from the Peter Lehmann website:Holding a Bachelor’s degree of Agricultural Science, majoring in Oenology from the University of Adelaide, Brett entered the winemaking industry as a Vintage Winemaker at Kingston Estate in 2005. Brett was fortunate to gain further experience with Dorrien Estate/Cellarmasters before making a move to establish a base and raise his family in the beautiful Clare Valley. During his lecturing in Viticulture and Wine from 2008 to 2010, Brett began a winemaking position at Constellation Wines Australia at the iconic Leasingham Wines, followed by a Vintage Winemaking role at Tamar Ridge Estate and finally, a Winemaker for over 12 years at Tim Adams Wines/Mr Mick. Brett has judged at numerous wine shows, including Clare Wine Show, Hot 100 Wines and Great Australia Red. In addition to his exceptional winemaking experience, Brett’s strengths lie in his ability to lead and manage teams across the winemaking function and connect the viticulture, winemaking, cellar door, sales and marketing teams. In 2022, Brett joined Peter Lehmann Wines as a Senior Winemaker. Brett has considerable expertise and experience promoting brands in the domestic and international market, as well as running staff wine education sessions and tastings for consumers, media and trade. With his passion for brand promotion, growth, sustainability and leadership, Brett is honoured to further Peter Lehmann’s signature winemaking legacy.linktr.ee/vintagewinemerchants
This week, Maria from Bodegas Avelino Vegas is here to talk us through a range of products from Ribera del Duero and Rueda. We have the fabulous Fuentespina range and some beautiful Verdejos to try, all of which you'll be able to sample direct from our website!
What's your favourite wine region of Spain? Comment below with your answer!
Thanks to Stephen from Top Shelf Drinks for arranging the interview.
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This week's episode is another wine feature, with a special guest coming to us all the way from Aimonsberg-Paarl in South Africa: Johnnie Calitz is here to talk to us about how things are done at Glen Carlou winery.From South Africa identity to the idea of expression in winemaking, there's so much to learn from Johnnie. Glen Carlou:https://vintagewinemerchants.co.uk/Search/?Query=glen+carloulinktr.ee/vintagewinemerchants
This week, we're sitting down to talk through something special, with a feature on Urbina Rioja. Teresa Burridge takes us through what makes a Rioja, how the region is regulated and what you can expect from its wines. We also go through some of the Urbina product line, going all the way back to a fantastic 2024 vintage.
We've also got some bonus wines to look at in the form of the wonderful El Picoteo red and white blends. They're from a totally different region, and Teresa walks us through what makes them perfect for those people who are looking to get into wine!
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El Picoteo:https://vintagewinemerchants.co.uk/Search/?Query=el+picoteo
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It's Bushmills. What more could you ask for?
For real though, what is Bushmills? What are they up to in 2025? Come and listen to everything you could ever want to know about the Old Bushmills Distillery, from why they stick with single malt to what they're planning to release very, very soon.
This week, we've got a more experimental episode, giving you a chance to sit in on one of our regular staff tastings. Usually, we'll sit down together once per week to go over a range of new or incoming products in order to familiarise ourselves with them. Today covers a tasting of about 8 bottles, all from different parts of the world.Did you enjoy the format? Let us know and we'll try to make more!#winetasting #winelover #winelovers #livewinetasting #beginnerwinetastinglinktr.ee/vintagewinemerchants
Titanic Distillers are all about Blood, Sweat and Years. Come and hear about how they're brewing the Spirit of Belfast in their iconic home place down by the Titanic's dry dock in Belfast.
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Chris is back this week to finish off the Boatyard story!
Come and listen to an on-air tasting of all the Boatyard core range, then hear how the brand is seeking to be sustainable, eco-friendly and conscious of its impact on the world in 2025.
Today we've got our first ever two-parter!
Come and listen to Chris from Boatyard Distillery talk to us about the brand, business and product range from a company that's sticking to what it knows and does well.
This week needs very little explanation: we've got Corey from McConnell's here to chat through everything to do with the now iconic Irish whisky brand. Everything from the historic location of their distillery in Crumlin Road Gaol, through to a striking and delicious cocktail you can make with the core range's wonderful 5 year old whisky.
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This week, join Ethan & Joe as they go through what makes an Irish whiskey, some of the history behind the drink and how you should drink it today.
There's also talk of some favourites among the Vintage range, so check out the links below if you're keen to try something new!
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This week we're sitting down with Katie from Coole Swan to talk exactly that: the most popular cream liqueur on our shelves. Come and listen to hear about where the product comes from, who makes it and what makes it so special!
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We're back with another Meet the Team episode from Randalstown!
Jonny heads up operations in our second branch, and he's here to chat through what his experience with the business has been, as well as what you can expect from visiting his neck of the woods.
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Jonny's favourites:
We're back! We took a break to celebrate 50 years in business and now we're here to tell you all about how it went.
With over 30 suppliers, reps and producers from all across Northern Ireland, our birthday celebrations formed one of the largest events in the history of thew NI drinks industry, and more than 200 people came to join us for the day.
All the staff who planned, staged and ran the event are here to chat through some of their highlights from the day, including a range of the different products which were available to taste.
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Product highlights from the day:
Oh no! No episode this week (or next), but we will be chatting about our upcoming 50th birthday celebrations. If you don't usually watch the video element of the show, check it out this week to see where we'll be hosting all the fun!
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This week, we're looking through some of the highlights from Paddy's trip to South Africa, and more specifically at his visit to the Jordan winery.
If you're interested in South African wine, how and where it's made, and what the country is like in general, stick around to learn!
Browse our Jordan range: vintagewinemerchants.co.uk/Search/?Query=jordan
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