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Trusted Classics
Familiar styles — crowd-pleasing classics.
Red · Italy
Mandrarossa, Nero d'Avola, 2022
One of the joys of exploring Sicilian wine is the sheer variety—Grillo…
Regular price
£14.50
White · New Zealand
Esk Valley, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, 2024
This is seriously good New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Produced by Esk Valley…
Regular price
£13.50
Red · Chile
Caliterra Estate, Reserva Merlot
This superb everyday Merlot is a reliable go-to, offering a real step up from…
Regular price
£12.50
Red · Italy
Vigneti del Salento `I Muri` Primitivo, 2023
This is a delicious Primitivo—hailing from Puglia in southern Italy, it’s...
Regular price
£13.50
White · France
Duffour pere et fils, Cotes de Gasgogne, 2024
This is a cracking value white from Gascogne in South West France, made from…
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£12.50
White · Italy
Cantina di Monteforte, Soave Classico, 2024
At a recent trade tasting—surrounded by big-name bottles, bold price tags…
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£12.00
White · France
Villa Noria, Picpoul de Pinet, 2023
Picpoul fans, this one’s for you. The aroma leaps out of the glass with…
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£14.50
Rosé · France
Domaine Mont d’Hortes, Cuvee "4 Saisons" Rosé, 2023
This light and refreshing rosé from the South of France is a bit of a gem...
Regular price
£13.50
Red · France
Domaine Mont d'Hortes, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022
Looking for an easy-going red? This Southern French Cabernet is just the…
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£13.00
Red · Italy
San Marzano, 'Talo' Primitivo, 2023
Primitivo lovers, this one’s for you. Hailing from the Manduria region…
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£17.50
Red · Argentina
Durigutti Malbec, Aguijón de Abeja, 2023
This is a fantastic all-rounder Malbec, produced in the rugged landscapes of…
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£18.50
Red · France
Clos la Coutale, Cahors Malbec, 2022
A proper French Malbec from one of Cahors’ top producers. Rich blackcurrant…
Regular price
£15.00
Rosé · France
Château de l'Aumérade, Aumerade Style Rosé, 2023
The definition of Provence rosé. Pale, elegant, and refreshingly crisp, with…
Regular price
£15.50
Sparkling · France
Champagne Gallimard, Reserve Brut NV
Sometimes you just need a go-to Champagne—and this has reliably filled that…
Regular price
£31.50
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Red · Spain
Vina Real, Rioja Crianza, CVNE, 2021
Rioja Crianza is Spain’s calling card for silky, oak-aged reds — aged for…
Regular price
£13.50
White · South Africa
Kleine Zalze, Vineyard Selection Chenin Blanc, 2024
Chenin Blanc is South Africa’s signature white grape — originally from the…
Regular price
£16.00
Red · Australia
Yering Station, 'Little Yering' Pinot Noir, 2021
This Pinot Noir is just spot on. Fresh cherry and pomegranate lead the way…
Regular price
£17.00
White · Spain
CVNE, Monopole Rioja Blanco, 2024
White Rioja has quietly been one of Spain’s best-kept secrets, and CVNE’s...
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£12.50
White · Australia
Yering Station, 'Little Yering' Chardonnay, 2022
Bright, fresh, and easy to love. This cooler-climate Chardonnay brings citrus…
Regular price
£16.50
White · France
Corentin Chavy, Mâcon Chardonnay, 2023
White Burgundy has a reputation for a reason — but the best bottles...
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£27.50
Red · USA
No Fine Print, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023
This is proper, sun-drenched Californian Cabernet — bold, generous, and…
Regular price
£26.00
Red · France
Jean-Claude Boisset, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, 2023
Burgundy has an allure like no other. Its most famous wines can be breathtaking…
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£26.50
Red · France
Le Maine Martin, Bordeaux Superieur, 2020
Bordeaux might not be the trendiest name on the block right now, but that’s…
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£16.50
White · France
Château de Sancerre, Sancerre, 2022
A benchmark expression of Sancerre — crisp, elegant, and beautifully balanced...
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£28.00
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Red · Italy
Cantine Paolini, Nero d'Avola, 2024
Nero d’Avola is Sicily’s signature red grape, and this is a lovely...
Regular price
£11.00
Red · Italy
Biscardo, Neropasso, 2023
Often described as a “baby Amarone” style, Neropasso is all about richness...
Regular price
£14.50
Red · France
Jean-Marc Burgaud, Beaujolais Lantignie, 2023
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...
Regular price
£69.50
Sale price£76.50
Save £7.00
Red · France
Collin Bourisset, Pinot Noir, 2024
If you’re curious about Pinot Noir, this is a very approachable place to...
Regular price
£14.00
White · Chile
Caliterra, Sauvignon Blanc, 2024
Chile remains one of the world’s best places to find great-value Sauvignon...
Regular price
£12.50
Discoveries & Hidden Gems
Wines to surprise, delight, and gently stretch your comfort zone.
Red · Portugal
Casa Santos Lima, Flic Tinto, Lisboa, 2022
This is a very easy-going, juicy, and fresh red wine from just outside Lisbon...
Regular price
£12.50
White · France
Circulade Wines, Grenache Blanc
This Grenache Blanc from the sunny south of France is all about easy…
Regular price
£13.00
White · France
Domaine Catherine & Pierre Breton, Vouvray, 2023
Catherine & Pierre Breton are legends in Vouvray, and this wine shows…
Regular price
£24.50
Red · Georgia
Bedoba Winery, Saperavi, 2021
Georgia is one of the world’s oldest wine regions, with over 8,000 years…
Regular price
£18.50
White · Italy
Ilatium Morini, Soave, 2024
A Soave that breaks free from the bland, neutral reputation the region...
Regular price
£15.50
White · France
Joesph Mellot, Touraine Chenonceaux, 2023
The Loire Valley is Sauvignon Blanc country — producing flinty, mineral-driven…
Regular price
£20.00
White · Italy
Fabrizio Vella, Bianco Biologico, 2024
A long-time favourite and a perfect example of how good everyday Sicilian...
Regular price
£12.50
Red · Greece
Lyrarakis, Liatiko Red PGI "Queen", 2023
A quick glance through our list will tell you we’ve got a soft spot for Greek…
Regular price
£16.50
White · Spain
Bodega Agree, Txakoli, 2024
A deliciously crisp and light Spanish white with a zesty lemon-lime character…
Regular price
£17.00
Red · Italy
Monte Antico, Toscana IGT, 2021
If you enjoy rich, comforting Italian reds, this is a very good place to start...
Regular price
£15.00
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Red · France
Famille Perrin, Vinsobres, 2021
Famille Perrin are one of the Rhône Valley’s most iconic names, and this red…
Regular price
£20.00
Red · Italy
Cossetti, Barbera d'Asti Superiore, 2022
Cossetti is a family-run estate in Piedmont with over 125 years of winemaking…
Regular price
£25.00
White · Greece
Theopatra Estate, Malagouzia Assyrtiko, Meteora, 2024
Grown at the foot of the awe-inspiring Meteora Rocks (Google it, seriously)...
Regular price
£19.50
Red · Germany
August Kesseler, The Daily Pinot Noir, 2023
Pinot Noir may be famous for Burgundy, but Germany quietly produces some of...
Regular price
£25.00
Red · Spain
Emilio Moro, Finca Resalso, 2024
If you enjoy Rioja, this is a brilliant next step. Ribera del Duero...
Regular price
£18.50
Red · Australia
Sigurd Wines, Barossa Red Blend, 2021
A seriously fun red blend from the Barossa Valley, that is anything but ordinary...
Regular price
£28.00
Red · Argentina
Durigutti Criolla, Proyecto Las Compuertas, 2023
This organic Criolla is a beautiful nod to Argentina’s winemaking heritage…
Regular price
£24.00
White · England
Davenport, Horsmonden Dry White, 2023
Will Davenport has been quietly leading the way in English organic wine for…
Regular price
£21.00
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White · Germany
August Kesseler, The Daily August Riesling, 2024
From one of Germany’s most respected producers, in one of the...
Regular price
£20.00
White · France
David Moret, Bourgogne Aligoté, 2023
Aligoté is Burgundy’s quietly brilliant other white grape — and in the hands...
Regular price
£24.50
Mixed Case
The Discovery Six
If you love discovering new wines, this case is for you. Each season...
Regular price
£105.00
White · Australia
Giant Steps, Applejack Vineyard, Chardonnay, 2023
Giant Steps are one of Australia’s most exciting modern producers, consistently earning...
Regular price
£55.50
Red · Italy
Pieropan ‘Ruberpan’ Valpolicella Superiore, 2022
Pieropan are famous for their whites, but their reds are quietly outstanding...
Regular price
£28.50
Red · Argentina
Durigutti Bonarda, Aguijón de Abeja, 2023
Once a humble workhorse grape, Bonarda is now turning heads—and this bottle…
Regular price
£18.50
Sparkling · England
Sandridge Barton, 'Figgie Daniel' Col Fondo, 2023
Sharpham—now known as Sandridge Barton—has been quietly producing wine…
Regular price
£25.00
Rosé · France
Château Ollieux-Romanis, Racine Rosé, 2024
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...
Regular price
£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