They are a truly independent and traditional wine merchant. They sell exciting wines from across…read morethe world but specialize in Bordeaux and bottle-aged Grand Cru Classé with reasonably prices. They are based in the heart of Kensington, just south of Notting Hill Gate . Originally they were a small family-owned antiques shop run by Tuggy who started The Huntsworth Wine Company back in 1990.

Have been getting wine here for over a decade. Like most things in food and drink you want expert…read moreadvice with amazing quality. I have always found that here be it red wine by the crate or white wine by the bottle. They have always have something that suits my pallet and budget.

Good and friendly branch of this company which prides itself on its selection of wines and beers,…read moreand knowledgeable, dedicated staff. The best place in Earl's Court for beer and wine, in my view. Free local delivery on orders over £100.

Looking for a place to grab a few craft beers and discovered Oddbins! If you are looking for beer…read moreor wine this is your spot. Friendly staff and a good selection at a decent rate.

Bottle Apostle does so many things so well, it's a wonder that people don't flock in from all…read morepoints west to take advantage of something here. Firstly, as a wine shop, it's terrific. They provide a good sampling of various types and regions (from complex Bordeaux to sakes), and everyone there is able to speak with some knowledge about any of the offerings (inc a limited selection of spirits and liqueurs as well). The manager of the shop is so well-spoken and knowledgeable about the offerings, you can't help but to wonder where he finds the time to do anything else with himself! The shop also offers a series of supper clubs in the downstairs area, and these events are terrific. We just attended a 5-course vegetarian meal with wine pairings by an up-and-coming chef who'd done time in some of London's best kitchens--and it was such a great experience. The wine was well-paired and explained, and the food was sensational. Plus the friendly ambiance and setting just made for a perfect evening. This shop just adds to the embarrassment of riches in this area, and especially on cold winter's days, I'm very grateful for its proximity to home!

This is one of the newest additions to Victoria Park Village - a boutique independent wine shop on…read morethe site of one of the original reasons to visit this area - Frocks restaurant, which closed earlier this year. The transformation is remarkable and this new store is well laid out and full of hard-to-find and specialist wines, many of which you can try using their novel Enomatics machines - self-service wine machines. You buy a top-up card and start sampling. I went in on a whim and found myself asking for a very specific NZ Riesling - and came away with a bottle of Pikes 2008 Riesling from the Clare Valley in Australia, a great companion to Vietnamese food from Namo, around the corner. There are wine tastings and events on the way.

Excellent store specializing in fine wines and spirits Located near the Hampstead tube station…read more Great recommendations on wine and also helpful on some sherries that I wanted to buy. The store is well proportioned with a nice atmosphere, the wines nicely displayed, and the prices are fair. I certainly recommend this place.

Cute little wine shop in Hampstead. The selection was somewhat limited, given the size of the shop,…read morebut we were able to get a few very nice bottles to bring to a dinner. Because I do not live in the area, I wasn't able to get a good feel for whether the prices were average or not. In any case, it's nice to have a wine shop in the neighborhood where you can get a quality bottle of wine when you need one.

For me is the best place to buy wine in South Kensington!!…read more The staff is is very helpful, knowledgeable and guides you through the choices with a very friendly approach. They have an excellent and varied tastings events, with an interesting wine club subscription. On top of that is one of the few wine shop were I had my wines recommended by a Master of Wine. They have 2 Masters of Wine working here!! Which is very impresive an remarkable for a relatively small or cousy wine shop. There are 369 MWs in the world, living in 29 countries. Very impressive and recommended.

Handford wines is a nice little wine shop in South kensington. I mainly ended up going here because…read moreI was at the Sampler. If I am not mistaken the shop occupies the space once occupied by wine merchant La Vigneronne. It is a short walk from South Kensington tube on the slightly charmless Old Brompton Road. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and happy to chat about wine. I had the pleasure of trying some interesting Canadian (!) wine from the Niagara Falls region that they were sampling. It was perhaps not the greatest wine I had but always nice to try. I also highlights the depth of the selection they carry. The South African wines are numerous and a lot that one cannot find in other places so good to explore new areas of South Africa. There is also a very good selection of French wines and interesting stuff from Portugal and Spain. The prices are decent but the 'cheaper' bottles do in general seem to be worse value then when looking at £15 and higher. A nice place but not worth a trip in itself unless you are on the look out for South African wines,

Fed up with dull supermarket wines? Seek out Wined Up Here in Norbiton Village to find great wines…read moreof character that offer superb quality and value. Artisan cheese and bread adds to the appeal to making this a one-stop shop for the perfect ingredients to make that dinner party even more special. Wined up here is an independent wine merchant established in 2007. They stock over 250 wines from around the world which have been carefully chosen to over deliver. They also stock a wonderful range of artisan cheese, craft beers, cigars, specialist spirits and fresh bread baked on a wood-fire oven.

This very attractive independent wine shop - with the punning name - is a recent addition to the…read morearea. Not the place to visit if you're after a bottle of cheap plonk for a budget night in, instead it beckons when you want a special occasion wine for yourself, to complement a memorable meal, or to offer as a gift. The name theme continues with many of the wines; film aficionados are sure to be tempted by Francis Ford Coppola's 'Director's Cut' Chardonnay at £14.65 or his Pinot Noir at £17.75. If you're a fan of full bodied Aussie beauties opt for the intriguingly titled 'Cockfighter's Ghost' at £15.50, a Tasmanian Pinot Noir. A townie with countryside cravings might weaken at the sight of 'Ten Minutes by Tractor' (another Pinot Noir from Oz). When you are recovering from the night before, and still have a healthy wallet, your tipple of choice could be 'Dead Arm' Shiraz (Aussie again) at £27.25. For the dedicated oenophile, or enthusiastic imbiber, there's an excellent choice of wine-related accessories to choose from encompassing bottle openers, wine savers, glasses, silver champagne buckets and exquisite swarovski butterfly stoppers. The very knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming owner holds tutored and informal tastings on a regular basis.

I came on the train from London for a day trip to Dorking and Shere. I'm not into wine so I can't…read morecomment on that. But it's an absolutely beautiful location and they have a cafeteria style restaurant with lovely a lunch with nice fresh food. There is also an outdoor seating café. My friend had the salad bar which included cheeses, pasta, green salad, fruit salad, boiled eggs and other things that were delicious. I had the tomato soup and an egg salad sandwich. It was very good. The Dorking train station is a 20 minute walk to Dembies.

The view gets a 5 with stunning hills and vineyards stretching out across the land. It's gorgeous…read moreto look at but falls short on actual taste. Having tried 4 of the wines, I can say that their Surrey Gold was the best but still a far cry from other country's wines. They have one red that is drinkable only with food and quite a slim selection of others. I didn't try their award winning sparkling wine so that may be it's saving grace. Come here for a nice day in the country but be prepared to be bored with the wine tour and tasting. This was agreed by the majority of our group. Definitely only worth doing once.

The Wine Tasting Shop offers a quality wine tasting experience for an affordable price! I was…read morehighly impressed by the tasting experience and recommend it to anyone in the London area. I attended my tasting on a Wednesday afternoon. This particular tasting was a BYOB (bring your own baby)! It was an awesome opportunity for moms to get together with their babies, de stress from motherhood over a couple glasses of wine. I however, did not have a baby (as I was solo traveling) and was welcomed widely by the staff and all the moms. I even got to hold a few babies lol. This tasting was extremely affordable we were offered 4 wines throughout the 3 hours as well as small bites for £25 . The staff were extremely extremely knowledgeable and true experts at their craft. They talked extensively about the wines, their origin, ways to pair, fermentation and more! Their passion really allowed for a good experience. As a solo traveler in London looking for a fun midday midweek activity I was left extremely impressed and happy! Highly recommend.

So far so good. The…read moreWine Tasting Shop emphasizes try before you buy but they do charge 50p a try. I've only been in there once but the wine they recommended for our pasta was rich and the perfect compliment. The staff (I've only met one but she talks very personally and highly of the owner too) really know their wine and are proper extroverts. They'll recite a novel for you on their wine selection so you can find exactly what you're looking for. They really pride themselves on vintage wines. They have done a great job of networking with and seeking out very unique, kind of "indie" wines. One of the coolest things about this shop, and something I have yet to experience, are their wine tasting events. Occasionally they will invite a wine maker to promote his wine and offer free tasting. For a list of their events, visit: http://www.thewinetastingshop.co.uk/calendar I can't wait to attend one and after I do I'll be sure to give an update to this review.