General

 www.jancisrobinson.com - from one of the most well-respected experts in the wine profession - a prolific website with free access & members pages. Completely independent source of news, views and opinion on wine with a bit of food and travel thrown in, plus a database of over 100,000 tasting notes.

Tom Cannavan Wine Pages - One of the most comprehensive UK wine websites around.

thewinedoctor.com - Chris Kissack - a medic with a passion for wine - especially French!

Wine Merchants

Barrica Wines - Based at the lovely Astley Hall.  Friendly and knowledgable staff.  ideal to seek out a special recommendation.

D. Byrne & Co. - Probably the most famous wine shop in Lancashire, a must-visit for all wine lovers.

DVino Wines- Based on Fishergate Hill in Preston, great range of wines, good knowledge and great service.

Fullalove Wines - A delightful wine bar and wine retailer in Longridge.

Majestic Online - top by the half case online wine warehouse with free delivery.

Silver Fox Wines -  A friendly Lancashire-based online wine retailer that tends to stock something a little different.

The Lancaster Wine Company - Award Winning Wine Merhchant in Lancaster.

The Whalley Wine Shop -  A great range of wines, knowledgeable staff and has a 'Wine by The Glass' machine to enable you to try by the glassful before selecting your bottle to take home.

The Wine Society - I think one of the best mail-order wine retailers in the UK. Fantastic range, quality, and price. Life membership £40 - bargain!

Turton Wines - A Lancashire based wine merchant that specialises in high-quality and unusual wines.