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The Wine Tunnels

Wine storage

Unparalleled storage for wine and spirits

Tailored for collectors, investors and enthusiasts alike — every case held in bond under optimal conditions at London City Bond Dinton Woods, Wiltshire.
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The service

At The Wine Tunnels, we offer unparalleled storage solutions tailored for wine and spirit collectors, investors and enthusiasts alike.

Our facility, nestled within the secure confines of London City Bond Dinton Woods in Wiltshire, safeguards each case of wine and spirits under optimal conditions. London City Bond stands as the largest privately owned bonded warehouse group in the UK.

The Dinton Woods site, established in 1936 as a munitions storehouse for the British Military, features underground bunkers reinforced with soil banks and enclosed by a three-metre-high perimeter fence. This unique construction ensures a consistent environment of humidity and temperature, essential for the proper maturation of both wines and spirits.

Upon opening an account with The Wine Tunnels Limited, clients receive a personal account registered in their name. Each delivery of wine or spirits is meticulously logged and assigned a rotation number for precise tracking of ownership and location.

What you can expect

Careful storage, clear records

An account in your name

On opening an account, you receive a personal account registered in your name.

Rotation-numbered cases

Each delivery of wine or spirits is logged and assigned a rotation number, for precise tracking of ownership and location.

Condition reports

Once landed, any case can be photographed so you can see its condition for yourself.

Transfers between accounts

Wine can be transferred to another Wine Tunnels account without leaving bond.

Storage costs

Storage charges

Our charges are simple and published in full. Storage is charged per case, per year, by case size.

Worked example

Ten 12 × 75cl cases, first year:

Account set-up
£35.00
Receiving (10 × £4.80)
£48.00
Storage (10 × £17.00)
£170.00
Year one, ex VAT
£253.00

Then £170.00 + VAT per year for storage.

Account

  • Account set-up

    One-off fee on opening your account

    £35.00

    one-off

Storage

  • Per annum storage

    12 × 75cl case

    £17.00

    per case, per year

  • Per annum storage

    6 × 75cl case or less

    £8.50

    per case, per year

Receiving cases

  • Receiving

    12 × 75cl case

    £4.80

    per case, one-off

  • Receiving

    6 × 75cl case or less

    £2.40

    per case, one-off

A one-off charge per case, made on receipt into your account.

Condition reports

  • Condition report

    No matter the size of the case

    £15.00

    per item / case

All cases, once landed, can be photographed. Banded cases will not be opened, as this is likely to de-value them — exterior photographs only.

Transfers

  • Internal transfer

    To another Wine Tunnels account

    £3.75

    per item

All charges are subject to VAT.

Looking for delivery prices? See our delivery costs.

Questions

Frequently asked

What does “in bond” mean?

Wine held in a Government Bonded Warehouse is stored “under bond”: UK excise duty and VAT are suspended for as long as it remains there. They only become payable if the wine is released from bond for delivery to an address in the UK. Wine can be bought, sold or transferred while it stays in bond.

What is a rotation number?

When your wine arrives at Dinton Woods, each delivery is logged and assigned a rotation number. It is the reference that ties a case to your account, recording who owns it and exactly where it is held — an important part of your wine’s provenance.

How do I send wine to you?

First, open an account with us. We will then give you the details your merchant, broker or current warehouse needs to send your wine to London City Bond Dinton Woods for your Wine Tunnels account. A one-off receiving charge applies per case.

Can I transfer wine to another account?

Yes. Wine can be transferred to another Wine Tunnels account for £3.75 per item, plus VAT. Deliveries to other bonded warehouses are listed on our delivery costs page.

Can I see the condition of my wine?

Yes. Once landed, any case can be photographed for a condition report at £15.00 per item or case, plus VAT. Banded cases will not be opened, as this is likely to de-value them — we photograph the exterior only.

How are storage charges worked out?

Storage is charged per case, per year: £17.00 for a 12 × 75cl case and £8.50 for a case of 6 × 75cl or less. All charges are subject to VAT.

Get in touch

Speak to us about storing your wine

Whether you are opening a new account, moving an existing collection or simply have a question, our team will be pleased to help.

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