Over the past five decades, our raison d’être has remained the same: to source and supply the world’s finest wines, underpinned by a dedication to exceptional service.
At the heart of this pursuit are the long standing relationships we’ve built with outstanding producers across the globe. By working directly with them, we aim to bring wines of true provenance and character to our customers, sharing not just the bottles, but the stories, places and people behind them: ‘Real people, real places’. It is a privilege to represent the work of such talented winemakers and to bring their wines from our home in Crossgar to discerning wine lovers across Ireland and the UK.
This commitment extends to every member of our team. We believe that to do justice to the wines we represent, we must first understand them deeply. That’s why most of our retail and wholesale representatives are trained to WSET Level 3, with many having achieved Diploma level qualifications and beyond. This depth of knowledge allows us to communicate the vision of our producers with expertise, integrity and passion.
Over the years, the dedication of our team and the support of our customers and trade clients have been recognised through numerous industry accolades, from the International Wine Challenge to Decanter and more, listed below. Most recently, we were honoured to receive ‘Regional Retailer of the Year Northern Ireland’ for the 31st time.
While we are grateful for such recognition, it is the trust and loyalty of our customers, producers, and partners that we value most. To all who have supported us on this journey, thank you.
The Guildhall London, September 2025
We are excited to share that JN Wine has won an award in the highly competitive International Wine Challenge Industry Awards UK 2025! This recognition is a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation in the world of wine.
And we are equally thrilled that our sister company Highbury Vintners have won the London & the South East Award and also the UK Retailer of the Year Award! Congratulations!
The Oval London, July 2024
We are thrilled to announce that JN Wine have won award both the Regional Retailer award and the UK Retailer of the Year award at the prestigious International Wine Challenge Industry Awards UK 2024! We're honoured to be recognised among the best in the UK drinks industry. A big "Thank You" to everyone who has supported us on this journey!
Decanter Retailer Awards 2022
Best Regional Wine Shop, Northern Ireland
We are so excited to announce that we have been names Best Regional Wine Shop - Northern Ireland, in this year's Decanter Retailer Awards! We could not have done it without or wonderful team, loyal customers and all of the brilliant producers we work with.
Here's what Decanter had to say:
"A celebrated name beyond Northern Ireland that's definitely a long way from resting on its laurels. James Nicholson Wine in County Down has grown its 1,995 strong list (95% sourced direct) and has refreshed its website. The ethos of 'continual improvement' is noticeable."
Wine-Searcher Retailer Awards 2024
Thrilled to be awarded two Golds and one Silver Medal at the 2024 Wine-Searcher Retailer Awards.
We make it our mission to source the best wines from family and artisan wineries around the world to bring great taste and good value to our customers throughout Ireland and the UK.
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