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Find the wine you love
A small but brilliant selection of wines — the classics you love and the discoveries you didn’t know you were looking for.
Trusted Classics
Familiar styles — crowd-pleasing classics.
Red Wine
Mandrarossa, Nero d'Avola
One of the joys of exploring Sicilian wine is the sheer variety—Grillo…
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£14.50
White Wine
Esk Valley, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
This is seriously good New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Produced by Esk Valley…
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£13.50
Red Wine
Caliterra Estate, Reserva Merlot
This superb everyday Merlot is a reliable go-to, offering a real step up from…
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£12.50
Red Wine
Vigneti del Salento `I Muri` Primitivo
This is a delicious Primitivo—hailing from Puglia in southern Italy, it’s...
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£13.50
White Wine
Duffour pere et fils, Cotes de Gasgogne
This is a cracking value white from Gascogne in South West France, made from…
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£12.50
White Wine
Cantina di Monteforte, Soave Classico
At a recent trade tasting—surrounded by big-name bottles, bold price tags…
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£12.00
Rosé
Domaine Mont d’Hortes, Cuvee "4 Saisons" Rosé
This light and refreshing rosé from the South of France is a bit of a gem...
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£13.50
White Wine
Villa Noria, Picpoul de Pinet
Picpoul fans, this one’s for you. The aroma leaps out of the glass with…
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£14.50
Red Wine
Domaine Mont d'Hortes, Cabernet Sauvignon
Looking for an easy-going red? This Southern French Cabernet is just the…
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£13.00
Red Wine
San Marzano, 'Talo' Primitivo
Primitivo lovers, this one’s for you. Hailing from the Manduria region…
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£17.50
Red Wine
Durigutti Malbec, Aguijón de Abeja
This is a fantastic all-rounder Malbec, produced in the rugged landscapes of…
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£18.50
Rosé
Château de l'Aumérade, Aumerade Style Rosé
The definition of Provence rosé. Pale, elegant, and refreshingly crisp, with…
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£15.50
Red Wine
Clos la Coutale, Cahors Malbec
A proper French Malbec from one of Cahors’ top producers. Rich blackcurrant…
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£15.00
Sparkling Wine
Champagne Gallimard, Reserve Brut NV
Sometimes you just need a go-to Champagne—and this has reliably filled that…
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£31.50
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Red Wine
Vina Real, Rioja Crianza, CVNE
Rioja Crianza is Spain’s calling card for silky, oak-aged reds — aged for…
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£13.50
White Wine
Kleine Zalze, Vineyard Selection Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is South Africa’s signature white grape — originally from the…
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£16.00
Red Wine
Yering Station, 'Little Yering' Pinot Noir
This Pinot Noir is just spot on. Fresh cherry and pomegranate lead the way…
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£17.00
White Wine
Yering Station, 'Little Yering' Chardonnay
Bright, fresh, and easy to love. This cooler-climate Chardonnay brings citrus…
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£16.50
White Wine
CVNE, Monopole Rioja Blanco
White Rioja has quietly been one of Spain’s best-kept secrets, and CVNE’s...
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£12.50
White wine
Corentin Chavy, Mâcon Chardonnay
White Burgundy has a reputation for a reason — but the best bottles...
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£27.50
Red Wine
No Fine Print, Cabernet Sauvignon
This is proper, sun-drenched Californian Cabernet — bold, generous, and…
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£26.00
Red Wine
Jean-Claude Boisset, Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Burgundy has an allure like no other. Its most famous wines can be breathtaking…
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£26.50
Red Wine
Le Maine Martin, Bordeaux Superieur
Bordeaux might not be the trendiest name on the block right now, but that’s…
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£16.50
White Wine
Château de Sancerre, Sancerre
A benchmark expression of Sancerre — crisp, elegant, and beautifully balanced...
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£28.00
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Red wine
Cantine Paolini, Nero d'Avola
Nero d’Avola is Sicily’s signature red grape, and this is a lovely...
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£11.00
Red Wine
Jean-Marc Burgaud, Beaujolais Lantignie
A seriously good Beaujolais from Jean-Marc Burgaud, whose ethos we love…
Regular price
£20.00
Mixed Case
Bit Thirsty Classic Whites (6 Bottles)
This 6-bottle case is all about making everyday wine a bit more...
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£69.50
Sale price£76.50
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Red Wine
Collin Bourisset, Pinot Noir
If you’re curious about Pinot Noir, this is a very approachable place to...
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£14.00
White wine
Caliterra, Sauvignon Blanc
Chile remains one of the world’s best places to find great-value Sauvignon...
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£12.50
White wine
Esporão, Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde is one of Portugal’s great everyday whites — light, refreshing...
Regular price
£11.00
Discoveries & Hidden Gems
Wines to surprise, delight, and gently stretch your comfort zone.
Red Wine
Casa Santos Lima, Flic Tinto, Lisboa
This is a very easy-going, juicy, and fresh red wine from just outside Lisbon...
Regular price
£12.50
White Wine
Circulade Wines, Grenache Blanc
This Grenache Blanc from the sunny south of France is all about easy…
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£13.00
White Wine
Domaine Catherine & Pierre Breton, Vouvray
Catherine & Pierre Breton are legends in Vouvray, and this wine shows…
Regular price
£24.50
Red Wine
Bedoba Winery, Saperavi
Georgia is one of the world’s oldest wine regions, with over 8,000 years…
Regular price
£18.50
White wine
Ilatium Morini, Soave
A Soave that breaks free from the bland, neutral reputation the region...
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£15.50
White Wine
Joesph Mellot, Touraine Chenonceaux
The Loire Valley is Sauvignon Blanc country — producing flinty, mineral-driven…
Regular price
£20.00
White wine
Fabrizio Vella, Bianco Biologico
A long-time favourite and a perfect example of how good everyday Sicilian...
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£12.50
Red Wine
Lyrarakis, Liatiko Red PGI "Queen"
A quick glance through our list will tell you we’ve got a soft spot for Greek…
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£16.50
White Wine
Bodega Agree, Txakoli
A deliciously crisp and light Spanish white with a zesty lemon-lime character…
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£17.00
Red wine
Monte Antico, Toscana IGT
If you enjoy rich, comforting Italian reds, this is a very good place to start...
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£15.00
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Red Wine
Famille Perrin, Vinsobres
Famille Perrin are one of the Rhône Valley’s most iconic names, and this red…
Regular price
£20.00
Red Wine
Cossetti, Barbera d'Asti Superiore
Cossetti is a family-run estate in Piedmont with over 125 years of winemaking…
Regular price
£25.00
White Wine
Theopatra Estate, Malagouzia Assyrtiko, Meteora
Grown at the foot of the awe-inspiring Meteora Rocks (Google it, seriously)...
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£19.50
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Red wine
August Kesseler, The Daily Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir may be famous for Burgundy, but Germany quietly produces some of...
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£25.00
Red Wine
Emilio Moro, Finca Resalso
If you enjoy Rioja, this is a brilliant next step. Ribera del Duero...
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£18.50
Red Wine
Sigurd Wines, Barossa Red Blend
A seriously fun red blend from the Barossa Valley, that is anything but ordinary...
Regular price
£28.00
Red Wine
Durigutti Criolla, Proyecto Las Compuertas
This organic Criolla is a beautiful nod to Argentina’s winemaking heritage…
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£24.00
White Wine
Davenport, Horsmonden Dry White
Will Davenport has been quietly leading the way in English organic wine for…
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£21.00
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White wine
August Kesseler, The Daily August Riesling
From one of Germany’s most respected producers, in one of the...
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£20.00
White wine
David Moret, Bourgogne Aligoté
Aligoté is Burgundy’s quietly brilliant other white grape — and in the hands...
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£24.50
Mixed Case
The Discovery Six
If you love discovering new wines, this case is for you. Each season...
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£105.00
White Wine
Giant Steps, Applejack Vineyard, Chardonnay
Giant Steps are one of Australia’s most exciting modern producers, consistently earning...
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£55.50
Red Wine
Pieropan ‘Ruberpan’ Valpolicella Superiore
Pieropan are famous for their whites, but their reds are quietly outstanding...
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£28.50
Red Wine
Durigutti Bonarda, Aguijón de Abeja
Once a humble workhorse grape, Bonarda is now turning heads—and this bottle…
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£18.50
Sparkling Wine
Sandridge Barton, 'Figgie Daniel' Col Fondo
Sharpham—now known as Sandridge Barton—has been quietly producing wine…
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£25.00
Rosé
Château Ollieux-Romanis, Racine Rosé
A rosé for those willing to venture beyond Provence. From biodynamically farmed…
Regular price
£17.00
Low & No
No booze, no problem. A small-but-mighty selection of drinks with serious flavour.
Non-Alcoholic
Oddbird, Blanc de Blancs, 0%
If you are searching for a brilliant non-alc option that doesn’t feel like...
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£13.50
Non-Alcoholic
Botivo, Non Alcoholic Aperitif
Botivo isn’t trying to be a copycat of anything. It’s its own thing...
Regular price
£28.50
Non-Alcoholic
Oddbird, Sparkling Rosé, 0%
A lot of customers tell us they struggle to find good non-alcoholic wine...
Regular price
£13.50
Non-Alcoholic
Pentire, Coastal Spritz
Pentire are one of the rare non-alcoholic brands making drinks with real...
Regular price
£28.00
Non-Alcoholic
Pentire, Seaward Spirit, 0%
Pentire are one of the rare non-alcoholic brands making drinks with real...
Regular price
£28.00
Mixed Cases
Discover our mixed cases — easy, thoughtful selections for weeknights, dinners, and everything in between.
Our Story
“After years working in vineyards and running independent wine shops, I saw how often great wine felt overcomplicated. Bit Thirsty started as a simple idea: make discovering brilliant bottles feel easy, relaxed and enjoyable.
No jargon. No pressure. Just well-chosen wines, honest guidance, and bottles you’ll want to open and share.”
Jack Priestley, Wine Buyer & Founder