Sadly, the Trout Wine Shop closed for the last time in January 2014 and the space is now a popular self-catering holiday let, called Little Trout (www.littletrout.co.uk).  However, although the shop has gone, the website lives on and I aim to continue to offer an interesting and personal selection of wines for sale.  Since browsing my shelves is no longer an option, it is now possible to browse "virtually" with the addition of photographs.  I have tried to keep all the images roughly the same size but, as they come from different sources, this has not always been possible.

Wine orders can still be collected from The Trout but, as my stock is no longer stored on site, advance warning of a visit is advisable, preferrably by email.  Glass hire is still be available for parties, again by prior arrangement.

When screw top wines first started appearing, I used to distinguish them in my lists with a symbol.  However, since the vast majority of the wines I sell now come with a screw top, it seems sensible to identify those which have a cork, rather than those which don't.  I have chosen a corkscrew symbol for this purpose, which seems logical!  Some bottles marked with a corkscrew may appear to have screw tops in the picture because these are more recent bottlings.  The corkscrew symbol doesn't necessarily mean that you'll need one to get into the bottle, just that it hasn't got a screw top!  Most sparkling wines can be opened by hand, so have no symbol.

We are delighted to quote prices for delivery to any part of the UK mainland which, wherever possible, will be on our own vehicles but we cannot guarantee either speed or cheapness!  Please do ask - you may be surprised.  See below for details.

Wine continues to be what this list is all about - wine that has been selected because it is interesting, enjoyable and which, while offering good value for money, is not included because it fits an arbitrarily set 'price point'.  Nearly three quarters of the wines in this list fall between £6 and £12 per bottle because this is where, I believe, the best value is to be found.  These are wines that I am passionate about - I hope you will share that passion.

Please note:  the discounted prices in the main list apply to mixed and unmixed cases.  And if, heaven forbid, you decide that you do not like a wine you have bought from me, I will happily exchange unopened bottles.

Anthony Whitaker

Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel 2015 

Western Cape, South Africa

Borsao Selección Barrica 2009 

Bodegas Borsao, Camp de Borja

Sierra Grande Merlot 2016  Central Valley

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Deliveries - Prompt, free delivery (minimum 12 bottles of wine) within 20 mile radius of Nether Wallop.  We can deliver to other areas by arrangement (whenever possible, at no extra charge) so those living more than 20 miles from Nether Wallop need not be afraid to order from this list!

Discounts - Please note that the case price shown in this list applies to any purchase of at least one dozen bottles of wine, which can be mixed.  You do not have to buy 12 bottles of the same wine to qualify for the discount.  The reductions offered vary between 5% and 10% (sometimes more) so it does pay to buy by the case.

Credit cards - We accept payment by MasterCard, Visa, Delta and Maestro for all transactions over £10.  Please note that we can also take credit card payments over the telephone, subject to the standard security procedures.

Services - Free glass hire / Sale or Return facility / The Search for the Obscure (let us find your favourite wine, the one you thought you couldn't get any longer).

Wine descriptions - If you would like further information about anything listed, just ask!

Email / Website - if you have any enquiries about this list or the wines therein, please email  anthony@troutwines.co.uk   The website is updated regularly with new wines and vintage changes so please come back and have another look from time to time.

Terms and Conditions - All wines are offered subject to availability.  Prices are quoted per bottle or per unit.  Prices are correct at time of publication but are subject to any duty or currency fluctuations.  Discounted prices are offered on the basis that full case quantities are purchased and collected from The Trout.  E&OE