Direct Wine Shipments

Direct Wine Shipments DWS is Belfast’s oldest, family owned, independent wine merchant, having traded since 1954. Our staff are passionate, friendly and knowledgeable about wines.

They will be delighted to assist you with any wine queries including food & wine matching, recommendations for weddings, events and parties. What we do…

Retail Wine Warehouse – Open to the public
Wine Club
Home Deliveries
Corporate Services
Wedding & Event Wine
Food & Wine Matching
Fine Wines

Wholesale – McAlindon Wines

Wine Academy – WSET Courses
Wine Tastings – Public & Private

Importation

Distribution

Creu Celta - our own vineyard in Priorat, Spain

Winner of the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2013 Retailer of the Year!

This week in Direct Wine Shipments, we are adding a splash of Andalusia to compensate for the wet and miserable weather!...
19/06/2026

This week in Direct Wine Shipments, we are adding a splash of Andalusia to compensate for the wet and miserable weather!

Explore some delicious Sherry based cocktails from the campaign or get adventurous and create your own.

We have everything you need to get started, Fino, Manzanilla, Cream, Oloroso, Pedro Ximenez and everything in-between.

18/06/2026

Last month DWS co-hosted their second wine dinner with Shed Grill of Brunswick Street.

Executive chef Jonny Taylor created a magnificent menu.

CANAPÉS
Homemade Bloomer & Miso Butter, Crab Crostini, Tomato Tart with Leek Foam
Wine: Cavas Marevia Cava Querena Brut, Requena, Spain

Irish Potato Espuma, Caramelised Onion, Cheddar Tuile
Wine: L’Estabel Grande Cuvée Comtesse White, AOP Languedoc, France

Hazelnut Crusted Cod, Roasted Cauliflower, Cauliflower Puree, Sherry Sauce
Wine: Terre D’Aione Greco di Tufo DOCG, Campania, Italy

Duck Breast, Swiss Chard, Pickled Blackberries, Fondant Potato
WINE: Opta Reserva, Dão, Portugal

PRE-DESSERT Apple & Calvados Parfait, Apple Compote, Elderflower Sorbet
DRINK: Cava Querena Brut Bellini

DESSERT A little Nod to Rhubarb & Custard
WINE: La Fleur d`Or 37.5cl 2022, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France

Thank you to Christina and Emma for ensuring everything flowed perfectly. 🥂

Happy Verdejo Day!! 🎉Dive into the fresh aromas of citrus, green apple, pear, pineapple and fennel that mingle playfully...
12/06/2026

Happy Verdejo Day!! 🎉

Dive into the fresh aromas of citrus, green apple, pear, pineapple and fennel that mingle playfully on the nose. The palate is vibrant and zesty. Finishing with juicy fruit and herbaceous notes.

We have two bottles open today for you to try in-store.

On 5th May we co-hosted our first wine dinner with Beau Restaurant (Beau.belfast)It was an evening of exceptional food w...
29/05/2026

On 5th May we co-hosted our first wine dinner with Beau Restaurant (Beau.belfast)

It was an evening of exceptional food with excellent wine pairings and wine chat with Neal McAlindon
A big shoutout to Lottie Noren and her team for arranging this fantastic evening.

canapés with Ostatu Rosado, Rioja Alavesa, Spain

Seasonal Warm Garden salad with baby vegetables, parmesan velouté & wild garlic oil
with Perret Authentique Rousette de Savoie (Altesse)

Ceviche Portavogie Langoustine, lime & coriander
with Hugel Tradition 1639, Alsace, France

Lamb Rib, Sheep’s Yoghurt
with Heritage Wines Shiraz, Marananga, Barossa Valley, Australia

Dark chocolate, whisky with rosemary ice cream
with Fattoria di Basciano Vin Santo, Tuscany, Italy

It's always great to see one of the most renowned and respected voices in Wine highlight a product in our portfolio. "GO...
26/05/2026

It's always great to see one of the most renowned and respected voices in Wine highlight a product in our portfolio.

"GOLD Medal" (MARLBOROUGH WINE SHOW 2025)

"RECOMMENDED" (Jancis Robinson, FT Weekend Magazine May 23, 2026)

This is Marlborough Pinot Noir at its best. Experience soft, generous plum and red fruit flavours with a velvety finish. Aged for 12 months in French oak.

Buy it here 👉🏼
https://www.directwineshipments.com/shop/hunters-pinot-noir/

There is still time to book your space on our next WSET level 1 Award In Wine. This Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)...
21/05/2026

There is still time to book your space on our next WSET level 1 Award In Wine.

This Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) accredited one day certificate course is to give an introduction to the world of wine. You'll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately and make food and wine pairings. This is followed by a short exam of 30 multiple choice questions.

You can book through our website or call the shop on 028 9050 8000

Happy Chardonnay Day! Oaked, unoaked, old world or new world, whatever your type we have a Chardonnay to suit you. Think...
21/05/2026

Happy Chardonnay Day!

Oaked, unoaked, old world or new world, whatever your type we have a Chardonnay to suit you.

Think you’re a member of the ABC (anything but Chardonnay) Club? Think again, with so many styles and regional variation, this grape is definitely worth revisiting! 🥂

Address

5-7 Corporation Square
Belfast
BT13AJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+442890508000

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