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Bouchard Finlayson | Walker Bay, South Africa

Between Cape Point and Cape Agulhas, the Bouchard Finlayson Estate is located in the appropriately named Heaven and Earth Valley. The estate was established in 1989 by Peter Finlayson who was already known for his winemaking achievements with Walker Bay. Peter’s commitment to this land is illustrated by his dedication to biodiversity and conservation. Of the 125-hectare estate, only 22 hectares are dedicated to vineyards. The remaining land is a sanctuary for a remarkable native fynbos flora.

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Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard | Burgundy, France

At Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard, the key to producing rich wines with strong mineral intensity lies in a commitment to organic methods and the judicious use of oak aging. This estate came into existence in 1985 when the Gagnard estate was divided between two daughters. Each daughter combined her husband’s name with Gagnard to form their new domaines. Laurence, the daughter of Jacques and Marie-Josephe Gagnard, married Richard Fontaine, an air force engineer. Today, their capable daughter, Céline, is an integral part of the estate.

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  • Our Wine Selection

    We work directly with winemakers around the world to bring well-selected, affordable and food-friendly wines that are perfect for restaurants and hospitality in the North.

    Our strong heritage and connections in Burgundy, Italy, Bordeaux & Champagne mean you won’t find better wines from these regions anywhere else.

  • Our Account Managers

    Jeremy Cowan

    After managing his own stores and a further stint in independent retail, Jeremy has dedicated 12 years to trade sales in the North West.

    Mike Byrne

    Mike's introduction to wine was working in a Manchester restaurant supplied by Gerrard Seel and then spent years at the country’s largest specialist wine retailer before joining our team.

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  • Personal Service

    Our team are always on hand to support you, taking orders online, by phone or email & responding to urgent requests.

    Our efficient warehouse & team of drivers always go the extra mile to deliver our wines to you.

    Our new, high-capacity warehouse ensures excellent availability of wines.

    Our new enterprise platform means hassle-free service, from inventory to billing.

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About us

Founded in Warrington by Richard Hales and Roger Barlow in July 1984, for forty years we’ve been supplying the North West with food-friendly artisan wines sourced from some of the world’s leading growers. Gerrard Seel has an unmatched reputation for providing a reliable, personal service and a cracking selection of wines, thanks to our founders’ energy and enthusiasm.


In 2022 we joined forces with award-winning wine club Honest Grapes and the last 18 months have been an exciting time for us. Founders Tom Harrow & Nathan Hill have brought a wealth of new artisan growers to the already impressive Gerrard Seel portfolio, alongside upgrades and investment in the team, our storage, warehousing and enterprise systems.

We have a wonderful heritage in the North West and we’re looking forward to improving our service and selection even more.

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