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Corney & Barrow Ayr Wine Shop

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Corney & Barrow Ayr Wine Shop In 1994, Corney & Barrow’s Scottish operation merged with Whighams of Ayr, one of the longest-established wine merchants in the UK.

Set up by a group of prominent Ayrshire merchants and landowners in 1766, Whighams traditionally supplied fine wines and spirits to many of the great houses and estates in southern Scotland. Whighams has occupied the current residence in Academy Street in Ayr, for much of the 243 years of its existence. Robert Burns is thought to have visited the cellars in his role as excise man for the area in t

he late 1780s. The 1766-built cellars were constructed for the sole purpose of storing imported wines, ports and sherries shipped on the company-built vessels, which plied their trade around Europe. These cellars are very much still in use today for long-term customer reserve storage.

15/04/2025

If you would like a wine delivery for the long weekend, simply get your order to us before 3pm tomorrow and we will deliver on Thursday (for Ayrshire and Glasgow). Call us on 01292 267 000 or email [email protected] to place your order.

Our shop will also be open as normal on Friday and Saturday, 10 - 5.30 pm.

04/04/2025

mcgregor + reid's Cheese of the Month for April is Montgomery's Cheddar, which has been made by the Montgomery family in South Somerset for three generations. Set using 'pint starters' rather than powders, which creates variations in flavour from one day to the next, giving the cheese its individual character and complexity. This cloth-bound cheddar is then allowed to mature for a minimum of 14 months. The resulting cheese has a supreme depth of flavour, rich, nutty, savoury and gloriously golden.

To match this delicious cheese, we have selected 'Soraie', an innovative project, aiming to put a new spin on the traditional winemaking technique called 'appassimento', which is used to make the famous Amarone wines of Italy's Veneto region. Rich, velvety and round on the palate, with flavours of black plums, black cherry, vanilla and a moreish chocolatey finish (£14.50).

As always, you can find the wine here at Corney & Barrow Ayr Wine Shop. And head to Mcgregor + Reid on Newmarket Street to grab the cheese!

27/03/2025

Mother's Day is this Sunday, but don't panic, you still have plenty of time to pick up her favourite bottle of wine 😉

19/03/2025

NOW FULLY BOOKED
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We are pleased to announce details of an upcoming wine tasting on Friday 18th April, 3 - 5pm. In this session, you will sample a range of sparkling wines from around the world and learn all about sparkling wine production. You will also receive a tour of our amazing 18th century cellars.

Tickets are £30 per person (maximum group size 6 people).

To book your place, simply email [email protected]

14/03/2025

Delamotte & Salon 4x Hands Dinner with Paul Leonard, Thursday 27th March

We are delighted to share details of an upcoming Champagne dinner at Glasgow’s 1 Michelin Star Cail Bruich.

Paul Leonard, of 1 Michelin Star The Forest Side (Lake District), is a longtime friend of Cail Bruich’s Chef Director Lorna McNee and Head Chef Chris McFadyen. The trio previously worked together at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, and this is a much-anticipated collaboration between the talented chefs.

The dinner will be hosted by Export Director of Champagne Salon and Champagne Delamotte, Cristian Rimoldi, whose charm, knowledge, and passion has captivated guests at previous dinners.

The evening will consist of a welcome drink followed by four courses cooked by Paul and Lorna.

The following wines will be showcased on the evening:

Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 2018
Salon 2013
Salon 2007
Delamotte Collection Blanc de Blancs 2007
Delamotte Rosé NV

You can find further details and book your spot via Cail Bruich's website: https://bit.ly/3Fy5Y8P

Maison Champagne Delamotte

13/03/2025

We have an exciting new addition to our portfolio: Kracher, Austria’s most celebrated producer of world-class sweet wines and our first exclusive Austrian agency. To celebrate this new partnership and introduce the wines to our customers, Gerhard Kracher joined us in the cellars last night for a fantastic tasting of the Kracher range, which, in addition to sumptuous sweet wines, includes some fantastic dry white and red wines made from Welschriesling and Zweigelt, respectively.

Thank you very much to Gerhard for visiting Ayr; we are sure these wines are going to become firm favourites with customers. 🍷

Kracher Weinlaubenhof

08/03/2025

mcgregor + reid's Cheese of the Month for March is is Mayfield. A gold and silver award winning cheese made by Alsop and Walker in Mayfield, East Sussex. With its sweet and nutty flavours, Mayfield is often compared to Emmental, having the characteristic oval 'eyes' which naturally develop during the cheese-making process. Sweet and tangy, with a gentle nuttiness.

To match this delicious cheese, we have selected a sparkling wine from boutique winery Ambriel, based in West Sussex. This is an elegant English sparkling wine, bright and fine, with ripe cox apple and pear flavours, creamy summer berries and notes of brioche. The palate is crisp and succulent with tiny, rolling bubbles and a long, toasty finish.

Ambriel Sparkling 🥂

13/02/2025

This is your friendly reminder that Valentine's Day is tomorrow... 👀

23/01/2025

Friday 24th January has now been issued with a red weather warning by the Met Office. In light of this, we will remain closed all day tomorrow.

Should you wish to batten down the hatches with a tasty glass of wine, please pop in today to grab essential supplies. We are here until 6pm tonight.

We will still be reachable by email ([email protected]) and phone (01292 267 000). Thank you for your understanding.

22/01/2025

NOW FULLY BOOKED.
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We are pleased to announce details of an upcoming wine tasting on Saturday 8th February, 12.30 - 2.30pm. In this session, we will discuss and taste some lesser-known grape varieties and wines from regions ‘off the beaten track’. You will also receive a tour of our amazing 18th century cellars.

Tickets are £30 per person (maximum group size 6 people).

To book your place, simply email [email protected]

18/01/2025

mcgregor + reid's third tasty Scottish Cheese of the Month is Traditional Ayrshire Dunlop. Each cheese is wrapped in cloth, allowing it to mature slowly for a minimum of 6 months. With every mouthful of Dunlop you'll discover buttery, tangy and earthy flavours complemented by it's creamy texture. Traditional Ayrshire Dunlop was awarded PGI status in 2015, firmly cementing it's place as a fixture in Scottish cheese making history.

And to match this cheese, we have picked Flor de Cardon Malbec (£16.50). The grapes are grown 1,800 meters above sea level in the remote wine region of Salta, a mountainous desert in north-west Argentina. With a year in old French oak, Flor de Cardón is a dark and silky Malbec, with smooth tannins, boasting pureed blackberries, an olive note and mineral length.

11/01/2025

mcgregor + reid's second tasty Scottish Cheese of the Month is Connage Organic Clava, which originates from the Connage Highland Dairy, Ardersier, Inverness. A hand ladled and handcrafted Scottish Brie, it is named after pre- historic burial cairns just a few miles from the farm. Clava has a silky, smooth texture which only becomes more soft and luscious as it ripens. With its robust and earthy flavours, Clava is a must for any cheeseboard this Burns night. Pair simply with a little drizzle of honey, accompanied by peaches, figs or plums.

And to match this cheese, we have picked Saint-Veran ‘Les Chatenays (£19.95). This wine is made from 100% Chardonnay and hails from the southern part of Burgundy. Flavours of citrus fruits, ripe apples and white flowers, with fresh acidity, and a creamy texture from lees aging.

Stay tuned for another cheese and wine recommendation next week!

04/01/2025

Is there a better start to the New Year than with wine and cheese? Of course not!

mcgregor + reid are highlighting Scottish cheese throughout January, starting off with Arran Blue. This cheese is made using the milk of the islands dairy herd. Semi soft in texture, the flavours can vary depending on the age of the cheese, from creamy and slightly salty when young to 'tangy' as it matures. Delicious served with apple or pear on an oatcake.

And as we are not quite ready to say goodbye to sherry season just yet, we have picked Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximenez to accompany this delicious Scottish cheese. This sweet sherry is a perfect match for the tangy saltiness of blue cheese. To make this wine, grapes are laid out in the sun after picking until they raisin.
Enormously sweet, velvety and soft on the palate, well balanced, with flavours of figs, raisins and dates. Available in full and half bottles.

Stay tuned for more cheese and wine recommendations throughout the month of January!

31/12/2024

Don't forget to grab a bottle for the bells!

Open today 10am - 2pm

Closed 1st and 2nd January, reopening 3rd January at 10am.

Happy New Year everyone! 🎉

27/12/2024

If you have run out of wine, don't panic, we are back!

Opening hours -
Today 27th December: 10am - 5.30pm
Tomorrow 28th December: 10am - 5.30pm

25/12/2024

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at Corney & Barrow with this beautiful bespoke illustration by our very own Pippa Gardner🎄 🍷

24/12/2024

We are open from 10 am until 2 pm today and then we are hanging up our Santa hats for a couple of days. The shop will reopen at 10am on Friday 27th December.

Have a wonderful Christmas everyone!

Team C&B Ayr x

22/12/2024

Don't forget, we are open today 10am - 4pm for all your Christmas gifting needs!

As well as...
Tomorrow/Monday 23rd: 10am - 5.30pm
Christmas Eve/Tuesday 24th: 10am - 2pm

Address

8 Academy Street
Ayr
KA71HT

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 5:30pm
Thursday	10am - 5:30pm
Friday	10am - 5:30pm
Saturday	10am - 5:30pm

Website

http://www.corneyandbarrow.com/

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