The Dorset Wine Company is a quality focussed independent wine merchant based in the county town of Dorchester that supplies an eclectic and interesting selection of wines, spirits, beer and cigars through its retail shop in Poundbury.
Established in 2006 by Jonathan Charles, The Dorset Wine Company has built up a legion of loyal followers who appreciate that no nonsense advice and great wines needn’t cost the earth. With nearly 30 years’ experience in the wine trade, Jonathan has built up a host of valuable contacts and is passionate about the range of wines that are stocked and the small, dedicated producers that The Dorset Wine Company represents.
From our beautiful shop in the heart of Poundbury, Dorchester, our trained staff are on hand to offer down to earth advice on all aspects of buying and enjoying wine.
We know that shopping at a wine shop can be intimidating for some but we aim to make the experience as straightforward, relaxed and pleasurable as possible. We stock a huge range of wine, champagne, spirits and dessert wines and are confident that we have something for everyone.
We are passionate about wine and love the stories and characters that we come across in our day to day business. A large proportion of the wines and Champagne that we sell are made from small, family owned wineries and growers who are just as passionate as us about what they do. Whether it is a Malbec from Mendoza, or Godello from Galicia, we always look for wine which is interesting, has a true sense of place and speaks not only of the grape variety that it’s made from but the area in which it is grown.
We stock an extensive range of Organic, Biodynamic and Natural wine with many of our producers sharing our ethos that to make great wine you must first start with healthy vineyards and vines. Not all producers are certified organic, (this can be expensive/onerous), but choose to produce their wine and Champagne along organic, biodynamic or sustainable principles.
We like to feel that we have a wine for every occasion and a wine for every budget, whether it is a special gift for a birthday or anniversary, or something fruity and easy drinking to wash down a mid-week pasta. We are always happy to discuss the wines that we stock and to offer advice to match them to your needs.
We hope to be back running tasting and events as soon as we can – so sign up to our newsletter or follow us on Instagram to keep up to date with our latest announcements.
We are also licensed to sell wine and spirits for consumption on the premises and offer a regularly changing list of interesting wines by the glass to suit all budgets.
Do call in to see us if you are in the area – there’s ample free parking right on our doorstep making it just as easy to pop in for a quick bottle or stay much longer for a drink or a good browse around the shelves.
2017 Extra Brut, D’Urberville Vineyard, Dorset
Champagne Blend
Perfectly sited on protected, south-facing, chalk soils, the D'Urberville vineyard produces perfectly ripe grapes for exuberant, fruit led English sparkling wines. We are proud to represent them and love the fact that it is less than a mile from the shop as the crow flies. Zesty, fresh and very easy drinking this is a great aperitif style of English fizz.
£27.95
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2019 Romitorio, Castello Romitorio, IGT Toscana
Petit Verdot
The Romitorio is a bold super Tuscan that perfectly illustrates that French varietals can thrive in Tuscany and give exceptional quality, whilst retaining an undeniably Tuscan character. This elegant blend of Syrah and Petit Verdot is well-structured and fruit forward showing morello cherry and plum characters integrated with vanilla and mocha and fine grained tannins.
£22.95
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2022/23 Funkstille Gruner Veltliner, Neiderosterreich
Gruner Veltliner
The Funkstille Gruner Veltliner has subtle exotic hints, ripe pear and fresh citrus flavours. Dry, but not bone dry, with complex flavours. The palate is rich with flavours of melon and grapefruit with a refreshing, zippy finish.
£11.95
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2022 Sancerre Croq Caillotte, Domaine Emile Balland
Sauvignon Blanc
The Sancerre Croq Caillotte is a classic example of how it pays dividends to seek out the smaller growers, as this is a top notch, characterful Sancerre showing citrus and apple fruit, perfectly poised minerality and mouth-watering acidity. Classy and offers terrific value for money.
£26.95
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NV Cremant Du Jura ‘Cuvee Bethanie’, Fruitiere Vinicole Arbois
Chardonnay
One of our best selling sparkling wines, this stunning Cremant is given added complexity by the addition of 2cl of Vin Jaune at dosage. The result adds a rich, nutty and savoury edge to what is otherwise traditional method 100% Chardonnay, which tasted blind could pass for an aged Champagne. Not everyone's cup of tea but certainly popular and curious enough to keep customers coming back for more!
£22.95
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2015 Clos Abella, Marco Abella, Priorat DOCa
Grenache/Garnacha
We are massive fans of the wonderful Priorat red wines from Marco Abella. The Clos Abella is particularly impressive with a strikingly perfumed bouquet, encompassing a myriad of red and dark fruits, fresh flowers, oak spices and liquorice. The complex palate shows black cherry, minerals, spice and chocolate and manages to be both subtle yet dense and harmonious with silky tannins, good balance, and a long, fresh finish.
£46.00
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2023 Grenache Rose, Domaine la Colombette, Magnum
Grenache/Garnacha
This delightful rosé from the superb and pioneering Pugibet family in the Languedoc is not only our best selling Rose but one of our best selling wines full stop. Pale, fresh and with soft red berry fruits and nicely poised acidity, this is the perfect easy drinking summer rosé.
£24.95
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2023 Grenache Rose, Domaine La Colombette, Pays D’Herault
Grenache/Garnacha
The Grenache Rose from La Colombette is pale and fresh with soft red berry fruits and nicely poised acidity.This is the perfect easy drinking summer rosé.
£9.95
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2022/23 Chateau La Mascaronne Rose, AC Cotes de Provence
Cinsault
Chateau La Mascaronne have always produced good Provence Rosé but since their purchase by Michel Reybier (owner of Cos d'Estournel) in 2020, the property has been producing very, very good Provence Rosé indeed!
£23.95
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2022 Tavel Rose, Domaine La Loyanne, AC Tavel
Grenache/Garnacha
The Loyanne Tavel Rose is typically deeply coloured with abundant fresh fruits on the nose and an elegant, rounded palate leading to a fresh, finely balanced finish.
£16.95
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