Independent Wine Shop

Find your next favourite bottle.

Hand-picked wines, honestly described. The classics you love, plus the ones you didn't know you were looking for.

Bit Thirsty — handpicked wines

Bottles we always come back to

New here? Start with these.

This is a collection of customer favourites alongside a few top picks to get you started.

Mixed Cases

Six bottles, all sorted.

Not sure where to start? Our mixed cases take the thinking out of it — hand-picked by Jack for weeknights, dinner parties, or just because.

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A Bit Thirsty mixed case of wines

Every bottle tasted

Every bottle has earned its place.

  1. 01

    Tasted before it gets on the list.

    I taste every wine myself. If it isn't genuinely delicious and properly drinkable, it doesn't make the cut.

  2. 02

    Help finding the right bottle.

    Not sure what to choose? Get in touch and I'll help you find the right bottle for you — no test, no wrong answers.

  3. 03

    Safe, reliable delivery.

    Eco-friendly packaging as standard. Most orders dispatched within 1–2 working days — free UK delivery over £120.

Something new

Discoveries.

Part of the joy of wine is discovery and exploration. Here you'll find lesser-known grapes, overlooked regions, unexpected bottles.

No occasion needed

Weeknight wines.

Great wine doesn't need a special occasion. These are bottles we happily open any day of the week.

In their own words

What people are saying

★★★★★

It’s great to be guided by someone who obviously knows what he is talking about, is passionate about what he is providing us with, and is introducing us to wines that we would never have the courage to try otherwise. Thanks Jack!

Nick Finding May 2026
Verified Customer
★★★★★

A real find. I’ve had a few deliveries and not a dull wine. All the wines have tasted above their price.

Huw November 2025
Verified Customer
★★★★★

Jack did a fab wine tasting for my 60th birthday. He was knowledgeable, interesting and very patient with 8 of us all having too much fun! The wines he brought were varied, different and very yummy! … Jack didn’t push the sales bit, which was lovely.

Annie Dimmick August 2026
Verified Customer

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