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wright founded warehouse wines in 2000 and sold it to direct wines in 2002, before merging it with virgin wines in 2008 .
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virgin wines' uk business has been bought out by its management as former owner direct wines focuses on overseas expansion .
virgin wines employs 158 staff and has an annual turnover of c. £35 million .
rowan gormley has founded a number of high - profile businesses. as well as naked wines, which started business in 2008, he was also behind the launch of virgin wines, the virgin one account and virgin money .
mobeus equity partners led the mbo of virgin wines, a leading uk online wine retailer .
at virgin wines we' ve always had a passion for producing the wines we know you love. which is why we ...
mr wright founded a company called warehouse wines in 2000 and sold it to direct wines in 2002, before merging it with virgin wines and becoming chief executive of the bigger business .
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“it was an opportunity. direct wines needed to raise money to find some international expansion, and i wanted to take virgin wines out again .
virgin wines' uk business has been bought out by its management. photograph: justin sullivan / getty images
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he added direct wines had retained virgin wines in the us and australia
where they play a key role in the development of our businesses in those two markets
.
mobeus led a syndicated transaction to support the mbo of virgin wines from parent company direct wines limited, which was looking to raise additional finance to expand its european operations .
virgin wines boss jay wright says the company is
ahead of schedule
on a three - year plan put in place after its management buyout from direct wines in 2013 .
the managing director of laithwaites owner direct wines has said his company is not turning its back on the uk, after agreeing to sell its virgin wines business in the country .
virgin wine online ltd. st james' mill, whitefriars, norwich. nr3 1tn. © virgin wines all rights reserved. vat: 165 559 574 - registered in england & wales company no: 03800762
virgin wines employs around 160 people in the uk, with a distribution and packing operation in preston and back office functions in norwich .
virgin atlantic flying club members will receive 350 flying club miles per sendagift order .
the online wine market continues to expand, as many customers move to the convenience of this means of purchase and delivery. virgin wines is well positioned to grow in this market with a niche range of exclusive, boutique quality wines, backed by the power of the virgin brand .
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virgin wines pty ltd (abn: 41 105 657 154) (virgin wines, we, us, our), whose registered office is level 2, 407 elizabeth street, surry hills nsw 2010 australia, is a member of the uk based laithwaite & closecurlyquote; s wine group global network .
members of the wicked virgin club enjoy freight assistance and discounted pricing, no joining fee .
welcome to virgin wines, online drinks retailer of the year. to get you started, we' re offering £40 off your first order plus free delivery !
the failure or neglect by virgin wines to enforce any of its rights under these terms and conditions will not be deemed to be a waiver of those rights .
visit the wicked virgin cellar door to taste the sensational range of calico town wines. there is sure to be a style and variety to suit your tastes .
wine people pty ltd (abn: 41 105 657 154) (virgin wines), whose registered office is level 2, 407 elizabeth street, surry hills nsw 2010 is a member of the uk based direct wines ltd .
virgin wines is part of the virgin group (planes, music, mobile phones, you know… all that good stuff). the same values apply here: a great product, great value and great service. we think you' ll notice the difference .
these terms and conditions apply to laithwaite' s wine (collectively, virgin wines, we, us, our) in respect of each company' s operations .
if you have a complaint about how we handle your personal information or you believe that virgin wines has breached the apps or the ipps, you can contact us in writing .
norwich - based virgin wines, which employs 150 people, is set to reach the £40m turnover mark this year, with thousands of customers switching to online sales each year .
at virgin wines we sell boutique - quality, handcrafted wines from australia and around the world. each bottle is carefully selected by our very picky wine - buyer, or handmade by our talented winemakers who are based in the beautiful, premium mclaren vale region .
virgin wines is part of the laithwaite' s wine group global network based in the uk and we may share information, including personal information, within our network companies due to shared infrastructures .
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like all virgin brands our customer service is paramount. at virgin wines, we' re just as passionate about taking care of our customers as we are about providing you with a great wine. plus, if you don' t enjoy a bottle we will replace it for you – simply give us a call !
virgin wines holds your personal information both electronically and in hard copy. electronic data is stored on secure databases operated by third party service providers and some hard copy files are held at our secured offices .
membership is only available to customers aged 18 years or older and is not available for corporate customers. you must also have an account with virgin wines to sign up for and use our unlimited membership .
‘we believe that there is still growth potential in the uk market, but that we need to pursue a single goal and not two, ’ direct wines’ managing director, simon mcmurtrie, told urltoken. ‘we are increasing our investment in laithwaite’s in the uk following the virgin wines sale. ’
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virgin wines, which employs 160 people, is to be acquired in a management buyout valued at around £16m. managing director jay wright and his team secured private equity funding for the deal from mobeus and connection capital .
in accordance with the null department of alcoholic beverage control, all orders for wine must be placed with a licensed null wine retailer. virgin wines, along with its marketing partners, has chosen state _ retailer _ .
the name calico town wines reflects the history of the rutherglen township, when the goldrush brought huge numbers of folk who lived under canvas to the region. today, the wicked virgin and calico town wines property still has mineshafts and a poppet head that stands guard over the cellar door and the olive grove .
if you don’t like any of our wines, you get a refund. true story .
virgin wines, operating in australia, is committed to protecting your privacy and we are bound by the privacy act 1988 (cth), which sets out the australian privacy principles (apps) concerning the personal information privacy of individuals .
“you have to have compromises when you are in a larger group. we only need to think about what’s right for virgin wines and for our customers. with urltoken i thought ‘there’s a massive market for people who don’t want flowers. ”
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wines purchased from us are for the customer' s own use only (which may include their use as gifts for third parties). wines may not be re - sold or otherwise used for commercial purposes .
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view the order form for the current range of calico town wines that can be purchased via this website .
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all prices are quoted in australian dollars on australian sites and may be per bottle or per case, as marked. unless indicated otherwise, the prices include gst. any delivery charges are additional, unless otherwise specified. virgin wines accepts visa, mastercard, american express and cheques .
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in each style we have also grouped wines into price bands so that you can match your tastes with your wallet .
calico town age wines (where appropriate) in oak and then under cork, allowing aging in the bottle before releasing for sale. it is guaranteed you won’t find a red at calico town wines that was a grape last week .
this clause applies to virgin wines’s unlimited membership (unlimited membership). by paying one flat annual membership fee, the unlimited membership gives you fast and unlimited delivery on all 12 or more bottle purchases (including wine plans) for 12 months, to up to 4 different delivery addresses .
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the placing of an order anywhere on our sites does not constitute a contract. order acceptance and the contract between you and us will only be formed on the dispatch to you of the product (s) ordered unless we have notified you that we do not accept your order, or you have cancelled it in accordance with the instructions set out in the “cancellations, replacements and refunds” section below. a contract is not formed at the point in time that payment has been taken from you by virgin wines nor at the point when you receive an email from virgin wines acknowledging receipt of your order .
he said that while the management and owners of direct wines had been supportive ,
my passion is to work for myself .
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we guarantee that all our wines are handcrafted, made by real people, who we work closely with. we think wines made that way taste better. the best part is that they cost the same as those horrible mass - produced mega - brands .
majestic said the £70m deal would combine naked wines' online and e - commerce skills and majestic' s national store network .
calico town wines is a small, family owned and operated winery. a member of the tiny wineries of rutherglen, it' s vineyard is situated on the southern slope of the wicked virgin property, small and close to the century old house, the vineyard is constantly monitored employing minimal irrigation methods to intensify flavours .
sparkling wines and champagnes can be volatile due to the build - up of gasses. extra care should be taken when opening these .
to add wines to your favourites list - click on the' ♥' icon next to the bottle (s) you love .
each week we hold tastings, based on your comments, to see which wines are on top form and which are being sent to the bottom of the class. that way we can tell which wines will make you go aaaaahhh and which will make you go urrggghh .
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all grapes from our vineyard used in calico town wines are handpicked to ensure only premium bunches of fruit are processed and leaf matter is minimised .
wine is made to be enjoyed, right? but here’s something we’ve noticed: it' s not always that easy to choose a good bottle. think restaurants with unfathomable lists, stores with walls of bottles, web sites with no real guidance… enter virgin wines. our mission is to cut through this confusion, tell it straight and offer you great wines, without hassle. so, we sell handcrafted, international wines that are anything but dull — no mass - produced plonk, no overpriced names … just real wines, made by real people, usually in small quantities. they’re selected for you by our ridiculously picky wine buyers, who fly around the globe and taste their way through 1, 000s of wines to bring you the best. you can find and buy wine online — by the bottle, case or as part of our explorers club (gives you good, better, best value). wines are shipped directly (and legally and conveniently) to your home or office door. there’s a legit 100% money - back guarantee on every bottle too. this is a hassle - free way to enjoy great wines and keep your rack stacked. take a spin around our site and see for yourself !
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if you buy any of our wines and it is faulty or you don' t like a bottle, please see our quality guarantee section below .
you must indemnify virgin wines against any claims, complaints or liabilities of any nature arising out of or in connection with your breach of these terms and conditions or any negligence, reckless or wilful act or omission by you or any person you are responsible for with respect to any non - compliance with laws and regulation or the violation of the rights of any third party .
naked wines acts as a form of wine club and is a prolific user of social media on which its customers and wine producers are encouraged to communicate .
he added, ‘for virgin to grow further, more investment is required. jay has very clear ideas as to how he would like to grow the business. it is much better that new outside investors back him. ’
we' ve made it easy to get the wines you love. build your favorites list, rate and review, record your preferences and receive personalized recommendations .
simon mcmurtrie, chief executive of direct wines, said the group would now focus on expansion in the united states and australia, as well as on its laithwaite' s wine business in the uk. direct wines was founded by tony laithwaite in 1969 and is still family - owned. it has annual sales of around £350m .
if you would rather mix your own case of wines and use your voucher against those, then give us a call as soon as you can on 0343 224 1001 .
all of our wine buying team are great believers in stripping the sometimes pretentious wine twaddle and waffle out of the whole process of selecting great wines that you will love .
sales at the gift side of the business, which sells spirits, wines and beers, reached £400, 000 in its first year, and just under £1m this year .
please select the state to which you would like to have your wines shipped. if your state is not listed below, we regret we are unable to ship to you at this time .
if you buy any of our wines and you don' t like a bottle, then just let us know and we will credit your account with the full amount you paid for that bottle .
‘these days, one third of our business comes from international and two thirds from the uk, ’ said mcmurtrie. ‘with the virgin sale, short - term, the international share will be larger. ’ he declined to speculate on the likely medium - and longer - term splits .
by updating your wine preferences, we & closecurlyquote; ll know exactly the kinds of wines you love (or don & closecurlyquote; t) and can tailor offers and special cases to your tastes .
we select a discovery club case for you approximately every 12 weeks and at christmas. our best finds for the season. wines for sunshine in summer and in winter the opposite. common sense really .
the move will also see naked wines founder, rowan gormley, taking over as chief executive of the overall company. majestic' s previous chief executive, steve lewis, left the post in february .
sorry, these wines cannot legally be shipped to this state. to ship elsewhere, please change your shipping state or you can please call us at 1 - 866 - 426 - 0336 for further assistance .
some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or conditions or the limitation or exclusion of liability for loss or damage caused by negligence, breach of contract or breach of implied terms, or incidental or consequential damages. nothing in these terms and conditions excludes or limits virgin wines’s liability that may not be lawfully excluded or limited by applicable law. accordingly, only the limitations that are lawful in your jurisdiction apply to you and laithwaite' s wine people’s liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law .
virgin wines may, from time to time, send direct marketing communications to you about us and our products and services, and other material that we consider you would find interesting or useful. if you do not wish to receive such direct marketing communications, you can always opt out. if you are receiving email communications from us, there will be a mechanism to opt out contained in each of those emails. to stop receiving other communications from us, you can contact us via any of the channels listed below .
our deliveries are made by third party carriers. if you are not at home when your delivery arrives and do not give specific delivery instructions, the delivery driver will leave a card indicating that they were unable to deliver your wine, with details on how to go about receiving your missed case. a reminder card will be sent to you after five days. cases not collected within 14 days of the initial attempted delivery will be returned to us and a virgin wines customer service representative will contact you to arrange further delivery .
while both sides have said the time was right to make a break, the announcement has increased speculation on direct wines’ commitment to the uk at a time when wine consumption is stagnant and the sector’s profitability remains weak .
we absolutely love verdelho and persist that it’s a grape that doesn’t get the love or recognition that it deserves. head over to the website to check out the verdelho wines that we currently have in stock by clicking here
if you are choosing your own individual wines then you need to order in multiples of full cases. our cases hold between 12 and 16 bottles, so your order will need to be made up in multiples of these .
we have grouped our wines into styles based on what is important to you! full & fruity, clean and crisp, soft & juicy etc. it' s a basic way of telling you what the wine tastes like to give you an idea of if you' ll enjoy it. now, once you know what styles you like, crack into the other wines in those styles - they' ll please your palate in the same way .
if you are claiming a gift voucher or a voucher from the virgin atlantic flying club, the voucher is treated just like money. it will be deducted from your total and, if it exceeds the total, the balance will be carried over to your next purchase. you can combine gift vouchers together with any other voucher on a single purchase .
direct wines, though, is also keen to invest more resources overseas, especially to build its presence in australia and the us. founder tony laithwaite has previously said that profit margins are significantly higher across the atlantic and have the potential to drive growth .
if you don' t enjoy any of the wines or suspect that they may be faulty please contact our customer services team using one of the methods in the “contact us” section below and one of our wine advisers will be more than happy to assist .
plus, receive exclusive membership to our discovery club. it' s totally flexible and gives you your very own personal wine advisor. you take the wines you want, when you want and are completely covered by our 100% money - back guarantee .
it is against the law for any person under the age of 18 to buy, or attempt to buy alcohol or for any person over the age of 18 to buy or attempt to buy alcohol for any person under the age of 18. virgin wines is committed to upholding its legal and social obligations as a retailer of alcohol. by placing an order you confirm that you and the recipient of the wine are at least 18 years old. if our couriers are in doubt of the age of the recipient of an order they will request some form of id. in the event that this is not satisfied they are not permitted to leave the wine .
if you find that any of our wines are corked or tainted in any way then let us know and we will credit your account with the full amount you paid for that bottle. please try to give us as much information about the wine as possible, especially the name !
the board of the direct wines group and our shareholders, the laithwaite family, want us to accelerate our growth in the us, australia and in our core laithwaite' s wine business in the uk and that is where we are now focusing our investment ,
mcmurtrie said .
you' ll pay just $ 159. 99 (plus shipping) click here to see delivery charges. we' ll give you a heads - up when your case is ready. accept it, change the wines, delay delivery or skip altogether. it' s up to you .
all products and services are subject to availability. wine is an agricultural product and runs out from time to time. occasionally we have to substitute wines for another vintage or an alternative wine of equal or greater value. if you are unhappy with any substitutions you receive we will arrange collection at our cost .
virgin wines limits its aggregate liability under or in connection to the supply of specific goods and services under these terms and conditions to the gst exclusive aggregate price paid by you for the specific goods or services that gave rise to the liability. our liability for any losses, damage or costs you suffer as a result of us failing to comply with these terms and conditions is strictly limited to any losses, damage or costs which are a foreseeable consequence of such failure. loss, damage or a cost is foreseeable if either it is obvious that it will happen, or if, at the time the contract was made, both we and you knew it might happen. virgin wines is not responsible for any delay in, or failure of, performance of our obligations under these terms and conditions arising from any event which is outside of our control (for example, an act of god, governmental act, war, fire, adverse weather conditions including snow, flood or storm, explosion or civil commotion, failure of a third party (other than our sub - contractors) or in information technology or telecommunications services, or industrial action). in the event of a significant delay or failure, we will contact you and take reasonable steps to minimise the effect of the delay or failure. if you are unhappy with a delay which affects your order, you may cancel the order and receive a refund for any products you have paid for but not received by contacting us. if you subsequently receive your order after cancelling it and getting a refund, you must let us know and allow us to collect the products you have received .
we select a discovery club case for you approximately every 12 weeks and at christmas. our best finds for the season. wines for sunshine in summer and in winter the opposite. common sense really. view benefits enjoyed by members of the club. you' ll pay just $ 159. 99 (plus shipping) click here to see delivery charges. we' ll give you a heads - up when your case is ready. accept it, change the wines, delay delivery or skip altogether. it' s up to you. if you take an all - reds introductory case, we' ll reserve you future all - reds cases (and so on). change your preference anytime .
all of our wines are rare and many of them are made just for us (and for you !), either way you can rest assured the quality is always going to be premium. each wine is available by the bottle, case or as part of our popular wine club – the smarter, better value way to keep your wine rack stacked .
terms and conditions: save $ 100 offer and free delivery applies to introductory case only – worth $ 216, reduced to $ 107. 88. one promotional case per household. future discovery club case will be $ 159. 99 (plus shipping). we select a discovery club case for you approximately every 12 weeks and at christmas. the credit card that you use to pay for today' s introductory case will be charged for all future discovery club cases. order acceptance and the contract between you and us will only be formed on the dispatch to you of the product (s) ordered. orders will not be accepted (nor will wine be delivered to) persons under the age of 18 years. retail prices are provided by wineries. all wines are covered by our guarantee - if you don’t like a wine, virgin wines will refund you and arrange collection. if a wine becomes unavailable, a similar wine of greater value may be supplied. one promotional case per household. unfortunately due to rising postage costs from our carriers, we are now unable to ship to the northern territory and we do not deliver to australia post parcel lockers. for full t & cs and privacy policy go to urltoken or call us on 1300 712 870. (license no. 51400724, liqp770016550) 90 chalk hill rd, mclaren vale sa 5171 .
privacy policy: virgin wines collects your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy, so that we can process your orders, and provide information and offers. without your information, we may not be able to provide you with services or information and you may miss out on receiving valuable information about us. we disclose your personal information to our group members and third party service providers who may be located overseas including in uk and usa, and you consent to this disclosure. you have a right to access your personal information that we hold, and may request us to correct this. we may from time to time share your information with carefully screened companies. if you do not wish to receive information from these companies please advise us by letter, email or call our customer service team on the number below. (licence no. 514 00724, liqp770016550) 90 chalk hill rd, mclaren vale sa 5171. our privacy policy contains more detail on your rights and contact details for questions or complaints: urltoken
wines and offers may vary by state. 100% money - back guarantee applies to all wines, except as otherwise specifically stated in a consumer offer concerning certain fine and rare wines. all offers made pursuant to these terms & conditions are subject to availability. in the unlikely event that a particular wine selection is currently unavailable, either as part of an individual order or as part of a wine case shipped pursuant to a wine club membership, a substitute of similar style and of equal or greater value will be supplied in your shipment from the licensed retailer. the company and the licensed retailer have the right to refuse orders should they not comply with the laws in your state or for any other reason and your payment will not be processed for such orders. the company shall not be liable for any errors or omissions in product pricing or discounts offered to customers, and in the event of any such error or omission, the company and the licensed retailer reserve the right to cancel affected orders and refund the charge to you as your sole remedy. the company and the licensed retailer reserve the right to change product pricing and discounts offered at any time. in the event product pricing changes with respect to wine club shipments, the company will notify you in advance of such price modification and you will have the opportunity to cancel your membership to the wine club prior to being charged for your next shipment .
where a particular wine is part of a pre - mix case with a general discount applied, the discounted price for the case is relative to the non - discounted prices for the constituent wines. we reserve the right to alter prices and delivery charges without notice in the event of major currency fluctuations, changes in the rate of gst or other taxes, or other market conditions. we also reserve the right to terminate any special offer at any time, without notice .
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unless otherwise stated, promotional (promo) or coupon codes are non - transferable, cannot be used in conjunction with another offer, may not be sold at auction and have no cash alternative. promo or coupon codes are for single use only and may only be redeemed once per household and credit card. terms and conditions accompanying the specific promo or coupon code may apply. where a promo or coupon codes is used in breach of the above conditions we reserve the right to refuse to supply wines to you or to make a charge equivalent to the value of the promo or coupon codes against the payment card used on the contravening order or take steps to redeem the products as we deem appropriate. a charge may be made to cover the cost of recovery of the products .
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by participating in the wine services, you will be eligible to receive various benefits provided from time to time by the company and its brand partners, including, without limitation, receiving discounts, vouchers and promotional offers with respect to wine, related products and wine club memberships, unless prohibited by law. you will be notified of these special offers through various channels of communication, including, without limitation, email and / or u. s. mail. each such discount, voucher and promotion offered to you will apply only to those specific wines, related products and wine club memberships advertised, and will be governed by these terms & conditions, as amended from time to time, and the applicable terms of such promotions as communicated to you. you will be required to input the applicable reference code included in the advertisement of the promotional offer prior to purchase. a particular reference code may only be used once and may not be used in conjunction with any other discount, voucher or promotional offer unless the applicable advertisement provides otherwise. the value of any such offer is not refundable. all offers are subject to availability and the company reserves the right to change discounts, vouchers or offers at any time. some states do not permit us to honor certain discounts, vouchers or offers, and the company extends such discounts, vouchers and offers only if they are not prohibited by law. you will be notified prior to purchase if you are located in any such state .
the management team, led by jay wright and backed by private equity funds mobeus equity partners and connection capital, has paid around £14m for the business .
sales at the uk business totalled £35m in the year to june 2013, and wright said the plan was to build on growth achieved since he took charge in 2008, targeting £50m of sales over the next four to five years .
it' s a fabulous opportunity to do everything the way we want to do it. strategically we are looking at much faster growth ,
he said .
plans include an extension of its
try before you buy
offering through wine tastings .
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wine club memberships. you acknowledge and agree that the company will use a recurring payment system in connection with wine club memberships. the method of payment linked to your account will be automatically charged on a quarterly basis in accordance with the shipping schedule of your applicable wine club. there is no ongoing commitment to remain a member of a wine club and to receive these shipments of wine, including, without limitation, any holiday shipments. you may cancel your wine club membership or any holiday shipments at any time by contacting us at 1 - 866 - 426 - 0336, and we will promptly stop processing the recurring payments. {
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orders
) sets forth additional terms concerning any changes to the price of wine club memberships, and your ability to cancel your membership before being charged for the next shipment .
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contact information
) below and we will promptly cancel your order upon receipt of such a request. if you use a credit card in connection with your purchase, it will generally be charged by the end of the business day on which you place your order. once an order has been shipped by the applicable licensed retailer and your payment has been processed, you may request a refund by following the instruction provided in {
when you send an email to us, you agree that we may electronically communicate with you. you acknowledge that communications by email may not be confidential .
you represent and warrant that you are at least twenty - one (21) years of age. in no event shall anyone under the age of twenty - one (21) years of age use the company sites, utilize the wine services, or register as a member of a wine club. you may never do any of the foregoing restricted activities for the benefit of any ineligible third party. the company hereby notifies you that parental control protections (
) are commercially available and may be used to assist with limiting access to the company sites to minors. please contact us for details. we may refuse to register any person or service any order at any time, at our sole discretion .
the company & closecurlyquote; s role in the transactions contemplated by these terms & conditions is that of a service provider that enables you, the consumer, to purchase wine and related products from those retailers and wineries holding valid licenses issued by state alcohol beverage agencies allowing for the legal sale of wine (the
licensed retailers
) and to participate in the services and / or any other product offers offered on the company sites. you acknowledge that all orders of wine and related products you place through the use of the company sites are processed and fulfilled by such licensed retailers, as the actual sellers of wine, and not by the company. any wine you purchase through the use of the company sites from the licensed retailers must be for personal consumption only and not for resale .
to utilize the wine services, you will be asked to register for a personal account with the company (an
account
), or log in to the company sites as a guest (a
guest log - in
), follow the instructions provided by company, and provide the requested personally identifiable information (i. e. , name, phone number, email address, date of birth, and method of payment information) (collectively, the
pii
). you represent and warrant that all pii you provide in connection with registering your account or using a guest log - in is complete and accurate, and that you are authorized to use the method of payment you provide in connection with your use of the wine services. we reserve the right to contact the service provider of your method of payment to conduct periodic security checks. you acknowledge and agree that you may never use another customer & closecurlyquote; s account. you also agree to review and update your account as and when necessary to maintain the most current pii. you may also utilize the
my wine cellar
feature of your account, which tracks your order history, status of pending orders, preferences, favorites, credits, and wine club memberships. if you choose not to create an account but to instead place orders by using a guest log - in, you may contact the company to review or update the pii you have provided by using the telephone numbers and / or addresses listed above in {
as part of the wine services available to you, you will have the opportunity to register for various wine clubs the company markets and services by following the instructions on the applicable company site or promotional communication, including, without limitation, email communications or direct mailings. the company also works with certain strategic partners (the
brand partners
) in connection with the creation and operation of various branded wine clubs, which are promoted by us and our brand partners. please review our {
} with respect to what pii we share with third parties, including our brand partners, and the terms of such sharing. as a member of a wine club, you are generally entitled to receive one (1) case of wine (approximately twelve (12) bottles) every calendar quarter (approximately every twelve (12) weeks) while your particular wine club membership is active. the exact number of bottles, shipping schedule, quarterly cost charged to your method of payment, and applicable tax and shipping charges, vary between wine clubs and will be provided to you in your order summary prior to your purchase of the applicable wine club membership. you will be notified by email communication or by u. s. mail in advance of these quarterly shipments. you may manage your wine club membership (s) by going to the
my wine cellar
section of your account, where you will have the option to change the date of a future shipment, skip a shipment, modify the contents of a wine case or change the address where your shipments will be delivered. memberships to any particular wine club are limited to one (1) per household. your membership in a particular wine club also provides that during the year you will receive promotional offers from us and our brand partners, as applicable, for additional shipments of wine cases from a licensed retailer, including, without limitation, the company & closecurlyquote; s biannual holiday shipments of one (1) additional case of wine, which are generally offered once during the summer season and once during the winter season (the
holiday shipments
). you will be notified by the company in advance of such promotional shipments, including, without limitation, the holiday shipments, and such communication will include the applicable terms of the offer, including the price, taxes and shipping charges. terms of any such promotional offers may vary and all such offers are subject to availability.
virgin wines is an online wine retailer based in the united kingdom . the company was established in 2000 by richard branson 's virgin group , and in 2005 was bought by direct wines . in november 2013 , ceo jay wright , and the management team , supported by mobeus equity partners and connection capital provided a combined debt and equity package to support the £ 15.9 million management buy-out . 
virgin wines is an online wine retailer based in the united kingdom. the company was established in 2000 by richard branson's virgin group, and in 2005 was bought by direct wines. in november 2013, ceo jay wright, and the management team, supported by mobeus equity partners and connection capital provided a combined debt and equity package to support the £ 15.9 million management buy-out.
virgin wines is an online wine retailer based in the united kingdom. the company was established in 2000 by richard branson's virgin group, and in 2005 was bought by direct wines. in november 2013, ceo jay wright, and the management team, supported by mobeus equity partners and connection capital provided a combined debt and equity package to support the £ 15.9 million management buy-out.