The Wee Wine Shop

06/04/2026

This is what we’re talking about when we say it’s “short.” 😑

Try this technique next time you open a bottle. 🍷

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01/04/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨

We’re delighted to announce the grand opening of our brand new outdoor terrace just in time for April! 🌧️🥴🍾🍷

Featuring:
✔️ Authentic Scottish rain experience (fully immersive) ☔
✔️ Complimentary umbrella service (shared… if you’re quick)
✔️ Water-resistant seating (mostly)
✔️ A unique “diluted wine” pairing menu

As you can see from the photo, it’s already proving wildly popular with guests who enjoy a refreshing splash with their glass of red 🍷💦
No booking required! Just bring a raincoat and a sense of humour.

Happy April Fools! 😄

30/03/2026

What an amazing idea looking forward to have our shop "searched" Absolutely love it! This is the kind of entrepreneurship Oban needs Anchor and Steam - Oban

🚨 Please share...

Oban, it’s officially on 🥚

The Easter Egg Hunt is happening - and everything you need is right here 👇
📍 Locations are on the map
🏪 18 local businesses involved
🥇 Golden eggs + plenty of chocolate to be found

Saturday 4th April - get out, explore the town, and see how many you can find.

We’ll be tagging all the businesses taking part - show them some love while you’re hunting 👀

Huge shoutout to our community sponsors for helping to make this happen 🙌
- Westech Electrical
- Oban Distribution Services
- Lorne Bar
- Lonan Country House & Gardens
- Oban Holiday Lets
- Plumbing Services
- Roman Roofing Oban & Area
- Gregor Morawski

We look forward to seeing you in the independents on Saturday searching for eggs! If you're a business that would like to join this hunt, please reach out! The map can always be updated ✨

Follow along for final updates ahead of the hunt 👀



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29/03/2026

Oban is a much loved whisky from one of Diageo’s smallest distilleries 🥃.

These casks, filled in 1996, are the last remaining from that year and, unusually for Oban, have been matured in refill European oak butts. A departure from the American oak typically used has allowed a more pronounced maritime character to emerge 🌊, with dry coastal notes and a heightened peppery spice giving this whisky a distinctive edge.

The spirit was distilled during the tenure of Ian Williams, a true legend of the whisky world, who managed Oban from 1983 to 1999.

During this time, his team won the prestigious internal Manager’s Dram award three times 🏆—a record that still stands.

🔥🥃 Now available at £1980 from the Wee Wine Shop, Oban – a rare chance to own a true piece of Oban history. Don’t miss it.

26/03/2026

Strontian Gin Tasting - postponed new date to be announced!! 😭

So sorry about the ladt minute cancellation of the Strontian Gin tasting for this Saturday!

As soon as we have another date we will let you all know.

20/03/2026

Due to a su***de in our family, we will be closed this weekend ( Fri, Sat, Sun).

We are choosing to say this plainly because too often it goes unspoken, and silence does not help anyone.

If you are struggling, please do not keep it to yourself. Talk to someone you trust, a friend , a professional. Take care of yourselves and each other. You are not alone.

See you on Tuesday 24th March as usual.

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JP & Simone

19/03/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’ve had some lovely feedback recently — thank you all so much!

Here are a few of our latest 5-star reviews:
🍷 “A really nice shop… great advice for choosing wines for a group and food pairing.”
🍷 “Fantastic selection and always such helpful, friendly service.”
🍷 “Every visit is a pleasure — you can tell they really care about what they recommend.”

We’re incredibly grateful for every single review. They really do help spread the word about what we do — and the best part? They don’t cost a thing, but they make a huge difference to a small business like ours.

If you’ve enjoyed a bottle (or a few!) from us, we’d be so thankful if you could take a moment to leave a wee review.

And just so you know , we never take them for granted. We read every one and always take the time to reply.

Thank you for your support 🍷
Jean Pierre & Simone

11/03/2026

🚨 Back in Stock! 🚨

Enfin 🍇🍷👀
Your favourite is finally back on the shelves, but it won’t hang around for long!

Pop in and grab a bottle before it disappears again 🍷

📍 Available now in-store
✨ First come, first served

23/02/2026

Let’s talk about big and small bulges! 😂
(Strictly wine related! 🍾)

You know that curve… that hollow bulge… that dramatic indentation and the sudden urge to stick your thumb in it?
A bit like Edward Scissorhands… but with wine bottles 🤪

It’s called a punt.

Historically, that curve wasn’t just for show:
• It strengthened bottles (especially sparkling wines under pressure)
• It helped collect sediment
• It gave early glass bottles stability

These days?

A deep punt, a heavy bottle, or even a wax seal may look and feel luxurious, but they are largely stylistic and marketing choices. They’re respectful nods to tradition and craftsmanship, creating a sense of occasion and prestige, yet none of them promise better wine.

A heavy bottle might feel impressive when you hold it, but what matters is always the wine itself, not the bottle that carries it, and certainly not the size of the bulge.

And while we’re down there… 😝

Some waiters (not sommeliers!) love placing their thumb into the punt and lifting the bottle from underneath.

Does it look impressive? Yes.
Does it add flair? Probably.
Is it universally accepted? No.

In many formal and high end settings, holding the bottle by the punt is frowned upon and not part of standard sommelier training or daily service routine.

Not all bottles even have proper punts anymore. Some are shallow, some are flat, and that’s when slips happen. Guests get an unexpected wine shower, restaurants get a large dry cleaning bill, and evenings get ruined 😱

Proper wine service? 🍽️🍷
• One hand
• Lower half grip
• Label facing the guest

Elegance is control, not theatrics.

True service is quiet, composed, and deliberate. The wine should make the statement, not the person pouring it. It’s precision over performance, confidence over showmanship, and respect for the guest above all else.

Because in wine, as in life… weight and drama mean nothing without quality inside. 🍷

22/02/2026

From Romania with love 🥰

Made from a grape called Fetească Regală (go on, have a go at saying it after a glass).

We know what you’re thinking…
“Romanian wine? Does it actually taste like wine… or is this a science experiment?”

Relax. It’s very much wine. And very good wine at that.

Golden in the glass, fresh and vibrant, with peach, pear and a little citrus lift. Bright acidity, subtle florals, and properly refreshing.

Sometimes the bottles we’re most unsure about are the ones that surprise us most.

Live a little. Your usual pinot grigio will forgive you. 😜

21/02/2026

If you ever said "something dry" this is for you 🍷