CRSFW was founded in 2014 with the belief of offering our clients the greatest possible access to fine wine stocks from around the world with perfect provenance at the best possible prices.

Technology has allowed us to manage our longstanding relationships with suppliers, Domaines and Chateaux across the world permitting us to provide our customers with almost unparalleled access to the global fine wine market. Whilst the creation of bespoke trading and logistics platforms, which are constantly evolving, ensure each client's experience is maximised.

We not only encompass the traditional markets of Europe, but of course the high-end new world wines of the USA, Australia and South America and also have excellent access to many rare spirits. Our knowledgeable and experienced staff are here to help answer any questions you may have.

With over 50 years combined experience in the fine wine trade, working both as colleagues and competitors, Jim Richmond & Tim Shaw have worked for some of the oldest and most prestigious merchants in the UK.

Bringing their wealth of industry knowledge and established trade relationships to found CRSFW in 2014, to now working with thousands of private and trade clients globally. 

CRSFW offer our customers a full broking service, sourcing tens of thousands of wines from a carefully curated list of suppliers across the world.  

As brokers, rather than stockholders, we are not beholden to the traditional rules of many wine merchants, allowing us to focus on our customers’ needs and wants rather than ensuring stock turnover. This allows us to offer wines based on impartial merit, at the best possible prices, by removing the ensuing costs of stockholding and storage. 

CRSFW has a dedicated team of both Private Client and Trade Account Managers, passionate and knowledgeable, to help take you through the initial process of placing your order and then moving forward offering honest and impartial advice whether you are looking for that one-off bottle or building a cellar.

If you are placing an order with a specific date in mind, please speak to your account manager before confirmation, they will be able to offer advice

In order to offer you the widest range of stock at the best possible prices we consolidate our collections throughout Europe and further worldwide. Building shipments with our suppliers allows us to reduce our freight costs and in turn pass this saving along to our customers. It also allows us to purchase wines from a greater network of suppliers.

We work with a small number of trusted shipping partners in order to do this. We aim to have all stock available in our warehouse within 4-12 weeks, although we do endeavour to fulfil your order as quickly as possible.

Please note during summer if we are not able to secure a refrigerated truck for the shipment, we will push back scheduled collections. Ensuring the integrity of the wine you receive is of upmost importance to us! Other exceptions may occur to delay delivery, if so you will be updated.

We store with LCB in their Dinton Woods facility. For more information on the site please visit https://www.lcb.co.uk/ 

The vast majority of the wine we offer is under bond at the point of purchase. As such when arriving into our warehouse it is subject to the rules and landing procedures implemented by UK guidelines.

All wines are checked upon arrival by an expert team and any conditions if noted, are flagged. If you would like a full ‘Condition Report’ of your stock before shipment or during storage this can be arranged for £8.25+VAT per individual listing.

Once your stock has landed with our warehouse we will contact you to arrange onward delivery or storage as instructed.

Director

I have worked in the Fine Wine trade for over fifteen years.  Starting at Corney and Barrow in their Notting Hill shop where I met Taro. 

I have held senior management positions in the trade before founding CRSFW with Tim. 

At CRSFW I look after the companies FX positions and payments plus manage the Private Client team. 

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0207 462 1262

Director

I started my wine career in the hospitality industry working for independent wine bars and restaurants both in London and abroad.  

After returning from a couple of years in Australia I joined the wine trade where I met Jim and Taro.  A couple of stints at smaller traders in senior sales roles followed before setting up CRSFW with Jim. 

At CRSFW I am in charge of the companies systems and look after our direct grower and agency relationships.

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0207 426 1263

Director

My interest in the wine industry was first sparked whilst on a University placement with drinks giant Diageo, which I had managed to shoehorn into a degree in Economics and Finance. This was further compounded whilst completing an internship in Bordeaux at a small museum tracing the history of the local wine trade.

Originally from Northern Ireland, I moved to London in 2012, where I quickly found my niche in logistics and operations, before joining CRSFW in 2015.
I’ve been lucky enough to have tried some incredible wines over the last few years, but 1996 Petrus and 1982 Grange have been particular standouts.

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0207 462 1265

Head of Private Client Sales

I have been with CRSFW since March 2017 having previously worked for a Majestic wine. I specifically work with private clients on a global basis who are looking to secure a large and diverse range of wine. I completed studying the WSET Diploma in 2019.

I am interested personally in a broad range of wine and am happy to try anything, however I very much enjoying working my way through the Crus of Montrachet with some personal favourite wines being the likes of Leflaive Chevalier and Joseph Drouhin’s Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche. I am also starting to develop a like for dry Riesling with highlights including Keller’s GG range including his Kirchspiel and Abts Erde bottlings and FX’s Pichler’s Unendlich also being an excellent showcase for Austria.

Through my studies I have developed a like for Italian wines and specifically that of Tuscany with the likes of Sassicaia, Solaia and Tignanello being firm favourites. Other favourite wines include the likes of aged Priorat and the Northern Rhone. My tastes are certainly eclectic but I find one of the many joys of wine itself is the amount of diversity it has.

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0207 462 1268

Private Client Sales

Having embarked on my career in the Wine Trade in the cellars at Berry Brothers & Rudd; I then moved onto the retail side and joined Lea & Sandeman. 

My passion and interest in winemaking has grown even stronger and has taken me around the world. 

A love of burgundy especially - lead me to spend a grape vintage working in Chassagne Montrachet. More recently and excitingly, another harvest in New Zealand at Kumeu River Wines working alongside the very talented Michael Brajkovich. Outside of wine I enjoy sport - motor sport, Le Mans & F1 in particular

Private Client Sales

Since April 2024, I have been working with CRSFW, building on my previous experience at Jeroboams. I help private clients select a diverse and carefully curated range of fine wines and am currently pursuing the WSET Diploma to deepen my knowledge.

I started with a love for classic Bordeaux but have grown to appreciate wines from across the Old World, the New World, and re-emerging regions like Georgia, Croatia, and Greece. Alongside my passion for wine, I have a keen interest in Highland Scotch whisky and Irish whiskey too.

For me, the joy of wine and spirits is their incredible diversity and the fascinating stories behind each bottle. I’m always excited to discover new expressions that reflect the unique character of their regions and share these experiences with others.

Private Client Sales

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Private Client Sales

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