Profile Info

Name

Iris

Nickname

thewinebarn

Last Name

Ellmann

Position

Director

Company Name

The WineBarn

Member Type

Supplier

Expertise

Master of Wine

Contact Info

E-mail

Wine@thewinebarn.co.uk

Phone

01962 761215

Address

16 Taylors Yard Sutton Scotney Winchester Hampshire SO21 3XX

Website

https://thewinebarn.co.uk

About

About

The WineBarn are a mutli-award winning wine merchant that has been importing premium German wines to the UK for over 22 years.
Our portfolio includes elegant Spätburgunders (Pinot Noirs), dry Rieslings, sparkling Sekts, exclusive Eiswein (ice wine) and more. Our broad range has been selected to cover all styles – from the affordable to the luxurious, from dry to sweet and from fresh to full-bodied – ensuring there’s something to suit all tastes and pair with any cuisine.
Described as the ‘the Jewel in the crown of German wine merchants’ by Steven Spurrier the Consultant Editor of Decanter, The WineBarn is trusted by the UK’s top sommeliers, supplying many of the finest Michelin starred restaurants. We also supply Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and many other well-known wine merchants & retailers behind the scenes.
For the past six years The WineBarn has won the title of ‘Specialist Merchant of the Year for Germany’ at the International Wine Challenge (IWC) Merchant Awards, and recently won the Decanter Retailer Award 2022 for ‘Best German Wine Specialist’.
The WineBarn Awards
It is not just The WineBarn that has been recognised by critics, many of the wines in our portfolio have also impressed judges and consumers alike, receiving awards for their quality and distinction, so you can be assured of an exceptional selection.

Testimonials

Nigel Hole

1 review

2 months ago
So lovely to deal with Iris who is super knowledgeable and passionate about her subject. It is all I ever want in a transaction. To be given exact and unpretentious information regarding the wine I was interested in, was so welcoming.

Why buy from merchants who dabble in German wine when you can buy from a merchant who specialises in it? It’s a ‘no brainer’ for me.

Thank you Iris.

Nigel H.

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duncan maw

duncan maw

1 review

a year ago
The wines are fantastic and Winebarn now represent my go to supplier of German wine. However the reason i have decided to write a review is because of the peerless level of service i have recently received from them. They really do try to …More

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Lilly Ravisara

Lilly Ravisara

Local Guide·100 reviews·223 photos

2 years ago
Found out about winebarn through friend sending me a care package. Timely delivery and friendly service. I love their recommendation and selection of riesling!

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Response from the owner2 years ago
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review Lilly. We’re really pleased that enjoyed the Rieslings recommendations. If you would like any more recommendations, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

K MacLean

K MacLean

2 reviews

3 years ago
At last an excellent supplier of really good German wine. So hard to find retailers with more than one offering of German wine and here is one with loads. The service is excellent, wines delivered in just a few days, emails responded to in …More

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Response from the owner2 years ago
Wow! Thank you so much for your lovely review – we’re so pleased you’ve enjoyed all of the wines you’ve tried so far.

Celine Dignan

Celine Dignan

Local Guide·30 reviews·15 photos

2 years ago
Forget all preconceived ideas about German wine formed perhaps on the basis of having once tried some Blue Nun or other cheap hock back in the day. The wines delivered by the wine barn are exceptional and definitely worth checking out. It’s …More

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Response from the owner2 years ago
Thank you for your review Celine. We really appreciate it.

Geoff Mills

Geoff Mills

2 reviews

3 years ago
Good quality German Riesling is not easily available in the UK. I have been really impressed with the wines I have tried from the WineBarn and the choice on offer. The delivery service is excellent and you can be assured of prompt, …More

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Response from the owner2 years ago
Thank you very much for your fantastic review Geoff. Riesling is most definitely one of life’s pleasures.

Cenan Dinc

Cenan Dinc

Local Guide·26 reviews·12 photos

2 years ago
I found the Wine Barn online while desperately searching for UK based merchants with a broad selection of German wines. They have an amazing portfolio and it is definitely the right place if you’re looking for hidden gems of Germany!! I …More

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Response from the owner2 years ago
What a lovely recommend Cenan! We’re very pleased to hear that you’re coming back for seconds of our delicious wines! Thank you for your custom.

Stephen Elliott

Stephen Elliott

2 reviews

3 years ago
I love German wines but good ones are incredibly hard to find in the UK butThe Wine Barn has an amazing selection. I initially bought the mixed case “31 Days of Riesling” which was a really well considered mixture of differing styles of …More

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Response from the owner2 years ago
Thank you for your fantastic review Stephen. We’re delighted to hear you’ve been enjoying a range of our Rieslings and Silvaners.

Keith Davis

Keith Davis

3 reviews

2 years ago
Came across this German wine specialist over a year ago, and I’ve been a repeat customer since then. They offer really fine dry German wine as well as sweeter, desert or whatever. …More

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Response from the owner2 years ago
Thank you so much for leaving us a review Keith. We were delighted to hear how pleased you were with the quality of the wines. We appreciate the recommend.

Nick Melhuish

Nick Melhuish

2 reviews

2 years ago
It’s hard to find good German wine in the UK and equally hard to get good advice on what to buy. Wine Barn has a great selection of wines and they are extremely responsive and helpful. I have found them excellent to buy wine from and wholeheartedly recommend them.

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Response from the owner2 years ago
Thank you for recommending us Nick – it’s much appreciated. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve been enjoying our selection of German wines.

Farah Rangosch

Farah Rangosch

9 reviews·6 photos

2 years ago
The Wine Barn has a great selection of German wines, not only Riesling but also the Silvaner (among many other varieties) which is a must for me having spent more than 20 years in Rheinhessen! All the wines I have ordered were very good to …More

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Andrew Rome

Andrew Rome

24 reviews·10 photos

3 years ago
I first came across The Wine Barn at a wine tasting run by Discovering Wine and they were all delicious. Since then I have enjoyed their wines at a Japanese and wine dinner where two of their suppliers were in attendance and was a great …More

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Response from the owner2 years ago
Many thanks for the review Andrew – we really appreciate the recommend. We’re glad you make our Fusion Dinner at Kyoto Kitchen. Hopefully it won’t be too long before we host more tasting events like these.

NS GVA

NS GVA

1 review

2 years ago
Broad selection of German wine. Particularly good that they don’t just have good Rieslings but other varietals that are less well-known (at least outside of Germany). …More

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Response from the owner2 years ago
Thank you so much for leaving a review. We’re really pleased that enjoyed the Rieslings and the other wines you’ve tried.

Louise Hsieh

Louise Hsieh

1 review

3 years ago
Excellent quality German wines here! The WineBarn offers amazing selections of Riesling (with competitive price) in the UK. The delivery service is as good as the wines. Highly recommended!!

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Response from the owner2 years ago
Thank you for your review Louise. We’re so pleased to hear you’re enjoying our Rieslings.

David Renshaw

David Renshaw

1 review

a year ago
I contacted Winebarn as I was after some dry German Rieslings. They were wonderful to deal with asking me questions to determine exactly what I wanted in terms of style, age etc and then came up with a suggested selection. Ordering and …More

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Nicole Adomeit

Nicole Adomeit

2 reviews

2 years ago
Excellent selection of German wines from top producers that includes regions and grape varieties which are less well known in the UK. Superb customer service and fast delivery. I couldn’t recommend Iris and her team more highly.

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Response from the owner2 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Nicole. We’re so pleased that you’re enjoying the wines.

Nick Davidson

Nick Davidson

5 reviews

3 years ago
It is no surprise that The Wine Barn receives accolades every year. They sell some of the best wines around and their service and commitment to delivering what their customers want are top notch. But the overriding reason for buying from …More

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Response from the owner2 years ago
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review Nick. We’re delighted to hear you’ve tried a range of our wines and that they’ve been a pleasure for you to drink.

till dudler

till dudler

5 reviews

2 years ago
Finding excellent German wine in the UK is a real challenge. The Wine Barn really is the answer to this challenge. As a German national I can only say the selection is truly impressive. The service is also fantastic. Highly recommended.

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Response from the owner2 years ago
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review Till. It’s really lovely to hear that you’re happy with the wines and the service you’ve received.

robclaymore

robclaymore

1 review

4 years ago
Relative latecomer/newcomer to this site. Absolutely delighted with both the quality of the product/s offered and the service.
Their selection of German wine has been a complete revelation to me, and the …
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Response from the owner3 years ago
Thank you very much the feedback Rob. We are delighted that you’ve had such a good experience. The Fruhburgunder is one of our favourites too!