A new arrival takes the form of Oeno - an online merchant with shops in Stoud and Cirencester, Gloucestershire. This is no traditional, stuffy winemerchant, but a stylish and informative way of presenting a smallish range of well-chosen and very interesting wines. Whilst there are some good classics available, there are many less well-known wines and regions – including Sicily, Corsica and Slovenia – predominantly from small growers.
No pile it high – sell it cheap approach here – the wines are elegantly displayed with very good tasting notes – and the opporunity to taste in shop – the shop environment is impressive and prompts you to linger and explore – prices start at about £6.00 – so no bargain basement, but not extortionate for the quality on offer!
The Stroud shop is close to the well-known Stroud Farmers Market (most Saturday mornings) and hence a mecca for foodies. Cirencester too has some excellent food shops and bistros.
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oeno, 30 Kendrick Street, Stroud, GL5 1AA
T:01453 764399 E: stroud@oeno.co.uk
and at
5 Corn Hall, Market Place, Cirencester, GL7 2NY
T: 01285 856511
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