The Vintage Wine Merchants Podcast

Our first ever episode is here! Come and join us as we sit down with the Vintage Wine Merchants' owner, Patrick Magill, as he retells some of the history of the business from his own point of view. Got any questions for future episodes? Ask them here: linktr.ee/vintagewinemerchants Want to browse our catalogue? vintagewinemerchants.co.uk

Recently, Ethan & Pierce were given the chance to take part in their WSET Level 1 qualifications, which took place in Direct Wine Shipments in Belfast. If you're interested in what it's like to take on a wine course or what kind of things you can expect to study, then listen along to find out more. linktr.ee/vintagewinemerchants Wine list from the course to follow. Direct Wine Shipments WSET C...

This week, we're talking business. What is a wine merchant? How do you stay relevant in the industry? What do we do in order to stand out? Patrick's here to tell it all. linktr.ee/vintagewinemerchants - for tickets, shopping and more.

Welcome back! This week, we're putting together custom recommendation boxes from the staff in Antrim. Everyone's taking time to sit down and walk through what they'd send you if they had one box to fill with recommendations from throughout our range of products. What are some of your favourites from the shop? All our important links Right now, there are no boxes available to order as packages, but...

This week, Ethan is being interviewed by Pierce, and will be walking through what brought him to work for the Vintage, as well as his personal history with wine and spirits. ⁠ All our links D'Arenberg Langmeil Perdido Don't be afraid to ask us questions for future episodes; we want to hear your thoughts, ideas, opinions and whatever else might be on your mind!

This week, we're talking to Olivia, another of the fantastic team you might meet if you visit us in person. As always, she'll be walking us through her story, as well as some of her favourite products from our range. All our links Green and Social Cami del Drac Bumbu Cream Porta 6

This week, we're sitting down to chat with Pierce, another of the full-time staff members you're likely to run into while in one of our shops. Pierce talks us through his time with the company, what it's like to visit our in-store events (tickets below!) and what he'd recommend to you if you met him on the floor. McConnell's Teeling Bushmills Causeway Collection Romeo & Juliet Passimento Tasti...

Today we're talking with Joe Howe, long-time team member and all-round drinks enthusiast. We cover his history within the business, as well as within the industry as a whole, and get his input on what it's like to work with whiskey and wine. Tasting tickets: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠The Vintage Wine Merchants Antrim Events - 1 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite⁠⁠ Everything else: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠The Vintage Wine Merch...

Today, we're talking New Zealand wine with Brent Marris from Marisco Vineyards. The Ned, Leefield Station, King's and more - there's something here for everyone. Browse the Marisco range on our website: The Ned Leefield Station King's Tasting tickets: ⁠ The Vintage Wine Merchants Antrim Events - 1 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite⁠ Everything else: ⁠ The Vintage Wine Merchants | Instagr...

This week, we're talking all things whiskey with Joey Howe, our resident expert in all things malt. Whether you're a seasoned enjoyer of whiskey or someone simply looking to get started, we can guarantee you'll learn something from what we've put together in this episode. From choosing the right whiskey, considering type, price and finish, right through to enjoying the product at home, Joe's got y...

Today we're talking Symphonia spirits with their founder and owner Ric Dyer. He talks all about the name, history and products of Symphonia, all in advance of our in-store tasting event on March 28th, 2025. Tasting tickets: The Vintage Wine Merchants Antrim Events - 1 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite Everything else: The Vintage Wine Merchants | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Browse ou...

Ever wanted to get into wine appreciation and tasting? Now's your chance! In this episode, Patrick talks through the whole process of tasting wine, from pricing and paying for your bottle, all the way through to savouring the final notes in the glass. Even if you're confident in your knowledge of wine and all it has to offer, Patrick's 20 years of experience in the drinks industry ought to teach y...