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What do wine merchants drink at Christmas? The 2023 Edition!

What do wine merchants drink at Christmas? The 2023 Edition!

From fizz to full-bodied reds, these are the top picks for special Christmas wines this year, courtesy of the Old Chapel team!
The Perfect Wines for Christmas: Inside our Christmas Day Case

The Perfect Wines for Christmas: Inside our Christmas Day Case

Get your Christmas Day wines sorted in one easy click! This case has been expertly curated by the team here at award-winning independent wine merchant, Old Chapel Cellars.
It's official, Old Chapel is the Best Regional Wine Shop in the South West!

It's official, Old Chapel is the Best Regional Wine Shop in the South West!

Time to break out the bubbles, as we've scooped yet another major award! Find out more here...
Old Chapel Cellars B Corp Certified wine merchant in Cornwall

CERTIFIED B CORP

We’re thrilled to share the news that we have become the first wine merchant in the UK – and only the second globally – to become a registered B Corp
A Beginners Guide To Tasting Wine. Part 2 - How to taste wine

A Beginners Guide To Tasting Wine. Part 2 - How to taste wine

In this second part of our expert guide to wine tasting, we get to the good bit - what’s actually in the glass!
A beginners guide to tasting wine: Part 1 - Preparation

A beginners guide to tasting wine: Part 1 - Preparation

Here’s the first part of our guide to tasting wine properly, covering the essential prep list for an enjoyable and informative tasting experience.
We've done it again! Old Chapel Cellars is named IWC Regional Retailer of the Year

We've done it again! Old Chapel Cellars is named IWC Regional Retailer of the Year

We're thrilled to share that Old Chapel Cellars has been named IWC Regional Retailer of the Year for South West England, for the second year in a row!
Spotlight on Portugal: Wine regions to watch and the best Portuguese wines to try now!

Spotlight on Portugal: Wine regions to watch and the best Portuguese wines to try now!

With a wealth of indigenous grape varieties, a diverse climate, and passionate winemakers, Portugal as a whole is one of Europe’s most exciting wine regions. Here's the Old Chapel Guide to the regions and wines to look out for this summer. 
Simon - Retail Assistant

Simon - Retail Assistant

Meet the marvellous Simon Pearson, our brilliant new Retail Assistant here at Old Chapel's Truro wine shop. We're privileged to be able to tap into Simon's four decades of experience in the wine business!
WSET wine courses in Cornwall: Which one is right for you?

WSET wine courses in Cornwall: Which one is right for you?

Why you should take a WSET course, and our handy guide to choosing the right wine course in Cornwall!
B Corp Month: What it means to us

B Corp Month: What it means to us

Old Chapel Co-Owner, Louisa Fitzpatrick, brings you up to speed on our B Corp journey…
The best Cornish food and drink festivals to visit in 2023

The best Cornish food and drink festivals to visit in 2023

Our pick of the best Cornish food and drink festivals to get in the diary this year. A veritable feast awaits!