About Barrelheads
An independent wine merchant.
A personal approach.
Barrelheads is a London-based fine wine and spirits merchant. We source directly from estates, négociants, and specialist importers across the world's most compelling wine regions — from Burgundy and Bordeaux to the Barossa Valley, from Napa to Nebbiolo's heartland in Piedmont.
We are selective rather than exhaustive. Every wine on our list is chosen for its character, provenance, and value — not because it carries a famous label, but because it genuinely deserves a place in your glass. We work with producers who care about their land, their craft, and the integrity of what ends up in the bottle.
Whether you are stocking a cellar, sourcing a case for an occasion, discovering a new region, or looking for a single bottle you can't find elsewhere — we are here to help.
For clients who want more than great wine, we offer The Private Cellar — a bespoke advisory programme that pairs curated monthly cases with personal sommelier guidance, tasting sessions, and vineyard experiences around the world.
The Private Cellar exists because the best way to learn about wine is to drink good wine, with someone who can explain it, at your own pace. It is not a course or a subscription box — it is a personal service, built from scratch around each client's palate and curiosity.
But at our core, we are merchants. Finding exceptional bottles and putting them in the hands of people who will enjoy them — that is what we do, and what we have always done.
How We Work
Direct sourcing. Honest pricing. Personal service.
Source
We buy directly from producers and trusted importers across 29 regions. No middlemen inflating the price. Trade-level access to wines that rarely appear on the high street.
Select
Every wine is tasted and chosen for quality and character. We favour independent producers, family estates, and wines that over-deliver for their price — from a £12 Beaujolais to a Grand Cru Burgundy.
Serve
Whether it is a single bottle or a full cellar programme, the service is personal. We know our clients, we know their tastes, and we find what they need — not what we need to shift.
Looking for something?
Tell us what you're after — a region, a grape, a price point, an occasion — and we'll find it.
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