About Laithwaite's Wine

Laithwaite's began in 1969, when Tony Laithwaite took a job washing bottles in Bordeaux... and fell in love with real wine and the people who make it. When he borrowed a van to share these delicious wines with friends and neighbours at home, things went so well that boutique wineries were soon queuing to take part. Today we're the UK's No.1 home-delivery wine merchant, with over 1,500 wines to choose from... including red, white and rosé, plus Champagne and sparkling, beer and cider.

Tony’s diary: The day Prince Charles handed me my CBE

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine

My head was whirling, coping with the faces popping into mind of all those who got me here, who I wished could see this. […]

Discover the beautiful historical city of Avignon

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine

You love food, you love wine and you enjoy a little history and culture? Come to Avignon – the capital of France’s beautiful Côtes du Rhône region. […]

What is Beaujolais Nouveau Day and why does it happen?

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine

Each year on the third Thursday in November winemakers release their Beaujolais Nouveau. But what is Beaujolais Nouveau and why do we mark it this way? […]

Wine quiz: 10 times our favourite drink was mentioned in film, tv and music

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine

Do you know the answers to these questions about wine in popular culture? […]

Meet Australia’s most loveable winemaking star

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine

Last month we had the pleasure of hosting Australia’s most lovable winemaker, John Quarisa – or Johnny Q as he’s known. He was holding a special tasting for us at our HQ to show us three […]

Tony and Barbara on 50 years of Laithwaite’s Wine

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine

It’s been 50 years since Tony travelled from Bordeaux to England with his first case of wine in tow. Throughout September we’ve been celebrating our 50 year journey – from a tiny arch under the railway […]

Laithwaite’s top 10 VIWs (that’s Very Important Wines)

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine

We try a lot of wines (around 40,000 every year, but who’s counting?) But there are a few which stand out … […]

50 years of Laithwaite’s Wine in pictures

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine

Laithwaite’s Wine is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Monday 9th September. Look back at some of our favourite photos from the last 50 years. […]

Raise your glass – we’re 50 years old!

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine

Tony Laithwaite is celebrating 50 years in wine this September

It’s exactly 50 years since Laithwaite’s started, and we discovered the crazy-exciting world of wine; better than any other world I know, full of delights and never boring. I’ve spent a whole life trying to get everyone to join it! […]

Afternoon Tea inspired cocktail recipes

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine

Add one of these cocktails to your Afternoon Tea

We’re celebrating Afternoon Tea Week with a series of cocktails that pair brilliantly with cake! […]

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