Wine Republic

Wine Republic, an independent wine merchant and wine bar in Cardiff

Wine Republic is an independent wine merchant based in Cardiff that combines an online shop with a physical wine bar. Its catalogue brings together more than 1,300 hand-picked wines, Champagnes and spirits, presented through a structure organised by region, grape, style and price. The merchant also operates a wine bar with table booking and bar menus, and offers wine tasting.

A catalogue organised by region, grape and style

The range is grouped by popular regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Barossa Valley, Rioja, Chablis, Mornington Peninsula, Loire, Napa Valley, Champagne, California, Languedoc, Clare Valley, Mendoza, Margaret River, Marlborough, McLaren Vale, Rhône Valley, Swartland, Western Cape, Tuscany and Piemonte. Further regions listed include Yarra Valley, Puglia, Eden Valley, Adelaide Hills, Alsace, Central Otago, Tasmania, Bolgheri, Rheingau, North Canterbury, Provence, Barolo, Montalcino and Franciacorta.

Price points are divided into under £20, £20 to £40, £40 to £60 and over £60. The shop also includes sections for no or low alcohol, gift ideas, award-winning wines, magnums and large format, half bottles, weddings and events, glassware, cork screws, a bin-end sale and featured wineries such as Tenuta San Guido, Zorzal, San Marzano, Gosset Champagne, Kistler, Jim Barry, Jaboulet, Lustau, Banfi and Pyramid Valley.

Wine types, grapes and countries represented

By type, the catalogue covers red, white, rosé, sherry, Champagne and sparkling wine, English sparkling wine, Prosecco, whisky, dessert wine, port, orange wine, magnums and large format, vegetarian, vegan, biodynamic, organic wines, low or no alcohol and beer. Grape varieties listed include Shiraz/Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Malbec, Merlot, Viognier, Nebbiolo, Chenin Blanc, Primitivo, Cabernet Franc, Semillon, Riesling, Grüner Veltliner and Gamay.

The countries represented in the shop include Australia, South Africa, France, New Zealand, Spain, Chile, England, Italy, Argentina, Germany, Portugal, Austria, USA, Greece, Hungary, Slovenia, Japan, India, Turkey, Lebanon and Georgia. The spirits section covers cognac, brandy, whisky, rum, gin, vermut and vodka, alongside categories for old vine wines, organic, biodynamic, orange, natural, vegetarian and vegan wines.

Mixed cases, wine club and seasonal selections

Wine Republic offers mixed cases and a wine club subscription service. Among the cases shown in the catalogue are The Primitivo Mixed Case, described as a Puglian selection built around Primitivo, and the Malbec Standouts Mixed Case of six bottles focused on Argentinian Malbec. The site also presents seasonal selections such as Wines for Autumn, Autumn Reds, Whites with Depth, Sunday Lunch Wines and Award-Winning Discoveries, along with a Christmas shop and a gift section.

Individual bottles listed include the 2025 Sauvignon Blanc from Greywacke, the 2020 The Holy Trinity GSM from Grant Burge, the 2023 Numina Malbec from Bodegas Salentein and the 2023 Chablis from Michel Laroche et Ses Enfants, Le Domaine d'Henri. The catalogue indicates stock availability for these products and shows promotional prices on some of them.

Purchase conditions and delivery

The merchant applies a discount of 5% on any purchase of six bottles and 10% on any purchase of twelve bottles, excluding wines on offer. Delivery within the UK is free on orders over £100. The site includes a specific section on delivery, breakages and returns.

Wine bar and tastings

In addition to retail, Wine Republic runs a wine bar with table reservations and published bar menus, and offers wine tasting. The business presents itself as an independent merchant with expert curation and personal service.