Reserve Wines Wholesale Portfolio

"MANCHESTER'S MOST TRUSTED INDEPENDENT HOSPITALITY DRINKS SUPPLIER FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES." GREAT TASTE.

WHY PARTNER WITH

Manchester’s most trusted independent hospitality drinks supplier

We’ve been providing wholesale wines, beers and spirits to Manchester and the North West  since we opened our doors over 20 years ago.

Fuss Free Delivery

From our store to your door. We deliver wine from our local delivery driver weekly at a time that suits you.

Tried & Tested

We really know our wine and can tailor a drinks list we know your customers will love. Try before you buy with no obligation to purchase.

Choose Indie

We are truly independent and have been for 20 years.

Our award-winning wine buyer sources the best bottles from the best producers.

Friendly Bunch Of Experts

Our team of friendly wine enthusiasts with more than 50 years in the trade are here to help you navigate the world of  wine & break down barriers.

Giving back

We give back to our community supporting local causes across Greater Manchester. Money well spent.

Great Quality Wine

At Great Prices

We offer market leading value with the personal touch of a local, trusted supplier. Get more bang for your buck getting margins that work for your company.

Our Product Promise

We’ve been driven by quality for two decades and champion interesting, delicious wines from all corners of the globe.

Our Price Promise

We promise our on-trade customers have access to our affordable, competitive range of promotions and market leading prices.

OUR PURPOSE.

Amaze and delight our customers with quality wines, delivered by a passionate and expert team.

OUR VISION.

To become the nation’s favourite independent wine company, by engaging, inspiring and being imaginative in our approach.

our unrivalled service and knowledge, becoming trusted

150+ BOTTLES of great quality wine & spirits from our ever-growing on trade portfolio

5 SUSTAINABLE wines by the keg options

1 OF 11 ACCREDITED hospitality Living Wage Employers in Greater Manchester

1 DEDICATED account manager

20 YEARS

of Great Taste & Great Times

Hundreds of HAPPY wholesale customers

45,9 00 BOTTLES of wine delivered in 2023 to our wholesale customers

OUR STORY. MEET THE FOUNDER.

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN...

Reserve Wines was born out of an intimidating visit to a local wine shop – who hasn’t experienced that?!

Determined to create a friendly and inspiring community around wine and give customers a really good time,  Reserve Wines founder Kate Goodman opened her first shop in leafy West Didsbury, Manchester 20 years ago in 2003.

In the early days, Kate turned to YouTube to share her expertise and make learning about wine fun. She was scouted by the BBC, who invited her to be the Wine Expert for their Food and Drink programme.

Working alongside world-famous chefs such as Michel Roux Jnr - there’s not much Kate doesn’t know about how to perfectly pair wine with food. Fast forward 20 years and Reserve Wines has expanded to six sites across Manchester, (with two more in the pipeline) including three wine bars and an online shop.  “We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to bring you a knockout, bigger (and better) selection of world class, quality driven wholesale wines to suit all budgets and palates to give your customers great taste & great times.

Every time you shop with us, it really means the world to support our indie business. Cheers to 20 more years of being Manchester’s most trusted independent hospitality drinks supplier. We hope to work with you soon. Until then, happy drinking!”

BRANDS THAT TRUST US.

“WORKING ON OUR WINE LIST TOGETHER HAS FELT LIKE A HOBBY.”

ALEX DE MARTIIS

Co-founder

LETS RIGATONI...

First and foremost the most joy that can be gleaned from working with a supplier is when their passion for their craft shines through - and this is true in abundance with Reserve Wines.

The biggest compliment I can pay, being that it has always felt like a fun hobby and not a chore when working on our wine lists. We absolutely benefit from having a long-standing relationship in that we know who they are, and they know who we are! They genuinely want the best for us and for our customers, and nothing is ever too much to ask - and ask a lot I do!

On a practical level they are very efficient, quick to deal with any issues, and honest, which is for us the most valued of traits. Wine is a vital part of our menu philosophy and we couldn’t hope to work with a supplier who represents that any more acutely  than Reserve Wines.

MEET TOM, YOUR DEDICATED, PASSIONATE, WHOLESALE ACCOUNT MANAGER...

He’ll look after you every step of the way with support on menu curation, tasting notes, staff training, delivery and everything else in between.

You might recognise Tom from our lovely Mackie Mayor team, if you’ve met him, you’ll know he’s a pro at picking the perfect wine recommendations, as well as hosting fun, interactive tasting events.

He’s your go-to guy for discovering the very best wholesale wines for every occasion, businesses and budgets. We stock hundreds of bottles (many we have exclusive dibs to) from new, small-scale family-owned producers up to Grand Marque champagne houses, funky natural & biodynamics to conventionally made bottles.

Tom recommends:

The Lavradores Wines are a joy to drink. They’re shining the light on community spirit with growers and winemakers on board with a wholistic approach to production.

Discover our portfolio offering from around the world...

“WORKING WITH WINE AND PEOPLE ARE TWO OF MY PASSIONS - I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO CURATING A DRINKS MENU TOGETHER.”

SAY HI TO TOM.

RESERVE RECOMMENDS:

EVERYDAY DRINKERS, £7 AND UNDER.

A selection of wines all under £7 from around the world from which you can build a solid, well-rounded list of approachable, easy-dinking wines to sit comfortably under £30 on any menu, while still offering a healthy margin.

SOUTH AMERICA.

Reserve Recommends:

Adobe Gewurztraminer and their commitment to sustainability.

Emiliana is one of Chile’s most exciting producers and pioneers in organic and biodynamic winemaking. Being the first Chilean company to become Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC®), an international accreditation for regenerative organic agriculture.

The practices of this certification pursue healthy soils, animal welfare, and dignity for workers. In January 2023 Emiliana furthered their commitment to sustainable practices and obtained B Corp Certification.

AUSTRALIA.

Reserve Recommends:

Samurai Chardonnay and Shiraz.

“This pair of very quaffable wines with their striking labels are an own label project from Free Run Juice. Free Run Juice is an innovative company that allows small vineyards access to the facilities and expertise they need to make and distribute their wine, with a focus on quality and consistency.”

SOUTH AFRICA.

Reserve Recommends:

Liberator Cans

With the growth of craft beer in recent years, with their vibrant and often fiercely independent packaging with 360-degrees of graphics it is clear that they have captured the imagination of a new generation of drinkers in the way that wine, for the most part, has not.

The beauty of canned wine is in its simplicity, as there is no need to search in vain for a corkscrew or even grab some glasses, wine in a tin can be enjoyed anywhere and at any time. The smaller size of this format has clear benefits and allows for the wine to be chilled much quicker and keeps it fresh.

Not overlooking the environmental credentials of canned drinks, which are a credible alternative to both plastic and glass bottles. From the point of production to the point of recycling, aluminium is considerably more efficient and has a much lower carbon footprint than plastic or glass.

FRANCE.

Reserve Recommends:

Les Volets is proven to be a great wine for its money and has been super popular and consistent recently. The Lete 204 champagne, our house Champagne – is great value for money.

Amie X, a wine for friends, by friends. Rose fans take note, Amie X’s beautiful pale, dry rose from the Languedoc in the South of France became the rose to drink last Summer and it’s not hard to see why. Made from a blend of organic Grenache and Cinsault, it’s light and crisp with citrus and stone fruits and a juicy strawberry characteristic.  GREAT

ITALY.

Reserve Recommends:

Some of our best-selling wines, Cantina Sampietrana, have always delivered fantastic value for money, with their elegant wines punching well above their weight. Established in 1952, in the historic centre of San Pietro Vernotico, a little town based halfway between Brindisi and Lecce in the south of Italy. They are dedicated to using sustainable methods to produce authentic wines with respect for their environment.

IBERIA.

Reserve Recommends:

Lavradores de Feitoria is a wine company in the Douro region, with 20 estates strategically spread over the valley working in unison. Born out of an innovative business model, with the mission of creating wines grounded in social, economic and environmental sustainability. Modern, elegant Douro valley wines that really come alive with food.

BEST OF BRITISH.

Reserve Recommends:

Flint Vineyard has been making wine since 2016 and in that short time has become recognised as one of England’s most exciting new wine producers.

Winemaker Ben Witchell’s philosophy is based on his experience, which combines studying the science of wine and appreciating the traditional elements of the process.

The focus is on ultra-premium, low-volume still wines, using the best fruit from their own and partner vineyards. Pioneering methods, some courage, a little luck and patience result in some of the most highly prized wines of England. Reserve highly Recommends!

GREAT TASTE. GREAT TIMES.

NEW ZEALAND.

Reserve Recommends:

Tohu is the first Māori owned wine business in New Zealand. Since its establishment in 1998, the winery has focused on producing and developing single vineyards in its estates.

The owners and workers of Tohu have the aim and purpose of upholding their ancestors’ legacy. They wish to pay their tributes to their forefathers by enhancing and improving the resources passed down from generation to generation. A more premium option that’s worth the hype.

NATURAL / LOW INTERVENTION.

Reserve Recommends:

It is generally accepted that natural wines are made with minimal intervention from the winemakers in both the vineyard and the winery. Not spraying pesticides, minimal / no filtration or fining and often only fermented with yeasts naturally occurring in the vineyard. GREAT

SOFTS.

Reserve Recommends:

Karma Drinks not only taste great but do great things too! On a mission to become the world’s only ethical soft drink, along with being Organic and Fairtrade the Karma Foundation also gives 1% of revenue from every drink sold back to the Kola Nut farmers and their communities in Sierra Leone.

Last year alone they built 4 schools, providing salaries and qualifications for teachers, bursaries for 135 girls to attend school, rebuilt freshwater pumps and provided seedling support to 200 farmers amongst other things.

ALCOHOL FREE / LOW ABV.

Reserve Recommends:

Willowglen are our favourite alcohol free still wines. What sets them apart?

De Bortoli Wines, family winemakers since 1928 have vineyards all across Australia and are seriously committed to environmentally sustainable practices and have gone well beyond mandatory requirements, with the ultimate goal of becoming a ‘Zero Waste Wine Company’.

Alcohol Free or de-alcoholised wine has not always had the best reputation, but as drinking habits change and demand for alternatives rises, so has the quality and the attention to detail put into these products. The Very Cautious One wines are no exception, being some of the best still 0% wines we have tasted. Making up for the lack of body alcohol would usually provide, with clever selection of Aromatic varieties that suit sweeter styles and using residual sugar to provide the body.

GREAT TASTE. GREAT TIMES.

KEG WINES.

Reserve Recommends:

Eco-friendly, better for you, better for the planet. We’re proud to offer sustainable keg wines as part of our portfolio offering. Discover the benefits below:

• Recyclable

• Try before you buy!

• Each keg holds 26 bottles, reducing production waste

• Over a lifespan 1 keg replaces 1 tonne of bottles

• Wines without wastage - no oxidation, corkage or spoilage

• Reduces the carbon footprint - 1 keg saves the Co2 emission equivalent to 28 trees!

TASTING EVENTS

As well as refreshing our on-trade range, we’re now excited to offer a series of events and packages if you’re looking to fill out your social calendar or do something different for your next staff party!

With a dedicated, friendly and passionate team on hand we can host events from cosy small tastings to events for larger crowds, tailored to your needs.

Check out our bespoke packages...

TASTING EVENTS.

We love sharing our love and knowledge for wine, if there is a specific type of tasting or event you would like please don‘t hesitate to ask.

THEMED TASTINGS.

Do you have a gap in your event calendar for the big events, we can help. With tastings for Mother’s and Father’s Day, International Women’s Day, Easter, and Christmas, we can help organise something fun!

CHEESE & WINE EVENINGS.

Bespoke tasting evening with a selection of fine cheeses and matching wines. The tasting will be guided by our team who will discuss the wines and the perfect cheese pairing.

CLASSIC WINE

TASTING EVENTS.

These events can be completely bespoke and based on countries, style, colour, or grapes. We can create packages to suit all business types. With a focus on expanding people’s knowledge & trying new styles.

HOW TO BOOK.

Get in touch to discuss bespoke options, pricing and packages.

Don’t forget, we also offer staff training!

CUSTOMER FOCUS TASTING.

Want to refresh your menus?

We can host a customer tasting to launch your new menus and garner feedback from the people who matter, your customers!

SUPPER CLUB SUPPORT.

Want a perfectly paired wine and food menu? We’re here to help. With expert knowledge we can put together an interesting and tasty wine menu to match your supper club or event menu.

QUIZ NIGHT.

The perfect event for any wine aficionado, with 5 guided quiz rounds all related to wine we will be testing your wine, music, & blind tasting capabilities. A fun & interactive event for any wine lover.

GREAT TASTE. GREAT TIMES.

GREAT TASTE. GREAT TIMES.

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