Calais Wine to Close from January

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For those who usually stock up with wine to/from France Calais Wines have announced due to the return of restrictions on the limits of bringing Alcohol back into the UK from January 1st they are closing down at the year end.
 
orridge said:
For those who usually stock up with wine to/from France Calais Wines have announced due to the return of restrictions on the limits of bringing Alcohol back into the UK from January 1st they are closing down at the year end.
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Always buy mine Lidle anyway.
Last I read,may have been fake news but there would hardly be any restriction..BUSBY.
 
orridge said:
As long as you only want to bring back two cases or less of wine.

HM Treasury https://www.gov.uk/government/news/duty-free-extended-to-the-eu-from-january-2021 so no not fake news.
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18 litres of wine, read further down the article.


Further information
The post-transition passengers VAT and excise consultation was launched at Spring Budget 2020 and closed in May.

UK excise duty will no longer be due on alcohol and tobacco bought when leaving GB. For example, alcohol purchased duty-free on the way to the EU could be up to:

  • £2.23 cheaper for a 75cl bottle of wine.
  • £2.86 cheaper for a 75cl bottle of Champagne or Prosecco.
  • £2.28 cheaper for six 50cl cans of 4% ABV beer.
  • £11.50 cheaper for a 1l bottle of 40% ABV spirits.
New GB inbound personal allowances specified below. For example, someone will be able to bring three crates of beer, two cases of still wine and one case of sparkling wine to GB without paying UK duties.

Alcohol
  • 42 litres of beer
  • 18 litres of still wine
  • 4 litres of spirits OR 9 litres of sparkling wine, fortified wine or any alcoholic beverage less than 22% ABV
 
orridge said:
As long as you only want to bring back two cases or less of wine.
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I always thought that a case of wine was 6 bottles,
ie 6 x 0.75 litres = 4.5 litres,
Two cases = 9 litres
Four cases = 18 litres

So are the "two cases", quoted below in red, in reality 12 bottle cases ? or am I reading it wrong?


New GB inbound personal allowances specified below. For example, someone will be able to bring three crates of beer, two cases of still wine and one case of sparkling wine to GB without paying UK duties.

Alcohol
  • 42 litres of beer
  • 18 litres of still wine
  • 4 litres of spirits OR 9 litres of sparkling wine, fortified wine or any alcoholic beverage less than 22% ABV

Also if it is a "personal" allowance, does that mean myself AND my wife bring back 18 litres each ?

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erm 18 Litres of wine = 24 Bottles ie 2 Cases or 4 half cases of 6 bottles

Anyway the post was about that store shutting down which is a shame used to buy a lot of New Zealand wine from their much cheaper than over here.

Being able to bring back less wine is a whole different conversation ;-)
 
orridge said:
erm 18 Litres of wine = 24 Bottles ie 2 Cases or 4 half cases of 6 bottles

Anyway the post was about that store shutting down which is a shame used to buy a lot of New Zealand wine from their much cheaper than over here.

Being able to bring back less wine is a whole different conversation ;-)
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You learn something new every day, I thought a case was 6 bottles too.
 
orridge said:
erm 18 Litres of wine = 24 Bottles ie 2 Cases or 4 half cases of 6 bottles

Anyway the post was about that store shutting down which is a shame used to buy a lot of New Zealand wine from their much cheaper than over here.

Being able to bring back less wine is a whole different conversation ;-)
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And why can’t we ( post 1st January) buy from the winery in New Zealand at the same price?

It just needs a bit of taxation adjustment

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Chris said:
And why can’t we ( post 1st January) buy from the winery in New Zealand at the same price?

It just needs a bit of taxation adjustment
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Buying isn't the problem, the level of duty on wine purchased in the UK is though.

A bottle of still wine in the UK of average strength has £2.68 of duty on it where as the same bottle in France only has 3p per bottle so for a case of 12 bottles that's a price difference of £32.

Still thats cheaper than Finland or Ireland ;-)
 
orridge said:
Buying isn't the problem, the level of duty on wine purchased in the UK is though.

A bottle of still wine in the UK of average strength has £2.68 of duty on it where as the same bottle in France only has 3p per bottle so for a case of 12 bottles that's a price difference of £32.

Still thats cheaper than Finland or Ireland ;-)
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Thats why the second line of my post was there(y)
 
Langtoftlad said:
Traditionally a case is a dozen bottles but modern parlance often means just six.
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Was told by a wine merchant many years ago a ‘case’ is twelve bottles for wine, six bottles for fortified wine (port etc.) and champagne. It seems it has become fashionable to describe six bottles of wine as a case, possibly easier to market?
 
Chris said:
And why can’t we ( post 1st January) buy from the winery in New Zealand at the same price?

It just needs a bit of taxation adjustment
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Just think about the Carbon Miles

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What about items bought and the duty paid in France? So it's not 'duty' free as tax has been paid in the country of purchase?

Or is there duty or import tax to be paid?

I doubt it will affect us as 18 litres of wine EACH is much more than we have ever brought back !!
 
MisterB said:
What about items bought and the duty paid in France? So it's not 'duty' free as tax has been paid in the country of purchase?

Or is there duty or import tax to be paid?

I doubt it will affect us as 18 litres of wine EACH is much more than we have ever brought back !!
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Pre-EU it was possible to buy goods in France duty free from retailers who were authorised and prepared to handle the paper work, as do some retailers in London for non EU visitors. I seem to recall some Tabacs in Calais offering the service. Goods on boats were from bonded stock, hence not available until 3 miles out.
 
do we know what the spirit allowance is? i do like my Spanish brandy!

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POUNDLAND !!! Watch out its coming near you..
Just been in my local which is about 500mtrs away here in Cannock..
3ltr box of white wine in the fridge for £5. 4 x 500ml Guiness £4.50 (y)

www.retailgazette.co.uk

Poundland launches beers, wines and spirits trial - Retail Gazette

Poundland has unveiled aisles of beers, wines, spirits and ciders in selected stores as it broadens its offering for customers amid a transformation scheme.
www.retailgazette.co.uk www.retailgazette.co.uk
 
[QUOTE="Also if it is a "personal" allowance, does that mean myself AND my wife bring back 18 litres each ?
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That was always the case previously. The allowance is per person, not per vehicle. Sadly, my dog doesn’t qualify! 😂🤣
 
Old tart said:
do we know what the spirit allowance is? i do like my Spanish brandy!
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  • 4 litres of spirits OR 9 litres of sparkling wine, fortified wine or any alcoholic beverage less than 22% ABV. PER PERSON!
 
I don't remember any of this being on the side of that red bus, or am I supposed to keep listening to all that good advice that has been inserted into my head for the last 4 years. e.g. They will never do that, they wan't our money too much, Fake news, scaremonger, S--t stirrer and a lot more. I have quietly listened to it all, I have had it on here a few times, most of "those people " have strangely gone very silent recently for some reason, but there a few still shouting, and will probably carry on shouting or making it someone else's fault in there little minds but I for one think I can finally get some satisfaction from this. It's all coming true. 200 cigarettes, 90 days in Europe, that's long Motorhome tours gone for most, and you have to admit a few retirement plans gone up in smoke. What a joke. I am very pleased that many of you have found a way of laughing it off and I am very pleased that you can, but I thought that it was fine before, we could roam as we pleased, load the garage with wine beer and ciggy's, It all looked good to me, maybe a chat with the EU about out immigration arrangement could have done it without going through all this. Well I wish us all well with our new arrangements, If only we could find out what they ALL are in total, rather than a few each week. I have just bought a puppy Shih-Tzu cause it was driving me mad not having a little dog in our lives after our second one died 6 weeks ago but still don't know what type of Pet Passport we will get, even DEFRA can't tell me. They have applied for Part 1 listing, If the EU are feeling generous we might get it, then we will have a UK Pet Passport, If not, Loads more cost and aggro and being treated like second class citizens with our designated lanes to queue in.
Well Happy days, one day.
Let me have a rant, it makes me feel better, after all it's supposed to be a free country, For now. Don't bother to send me vile abuse or any little well used ( worn out ) little sayings, I have heard them multiple times and they cut no ice with me. Also I have not pointed a finger or named anyone so I am not being political ( Jim. Kind regards. )
WE will find a way to enjoy this new lifestyle of ours and I am sure it, like the Virus, ( No comments please ), it will be our new normal. Can't wait!!! Bruce
 
A minority of folk wanted their country back. Well, they got their way. Now you can check out the consequences of how it affects you personally.
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TonyEmm said:
A minority of folk wanted their country back. Well, they got their way. Now you can check out the consequences of how it affects you personally.
The UK transition

GOV.UK
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If only it were as simple as that, or am I missing something? PS I have the Govt. weekly updates, Handy if you are an Ex Pat living in the EU.

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