FOF Weekend No.1 2025

Flight of Fancy Weekend No.1: Your Guide to This Week's Sips!

Friday 20th June | 3PM to 9PM
Saturday 21st June | 3PM to 9PM

Get ready for an absolutely glorious start to summer! Our much-loved "Flight of Fancy" wine tasting experience kicks off this Friday 20th and Saturday 21st June, and we couldn't be more excited to share this week's fantastic line-up with you.

Forget the fuss of booking; simply drop by anytime between 3pm and 9pm (or sunset) on either day. Our forecourt will be ready for you to relax, unwind, and explore some truly delightful wines.

For just £7.90, you can choose a flight of three tasting wines from our special selection of nine. It's the perfect way to discover new favourites or revisit beloved styles. If you find a wine you adore, you can enjoy it by the glass (small, medium, or large) or even take a bottle home at retail price with just a £5 corkage fee to enjoy right here in the sunshine!

And of course, beyond our featured wines, our full range of wines, beers, and ciders will be available for purchase and enjoyment with a corkage fee. Plus, we'll have all our cask ales tapped and ready for you by the pint.

This Weekend's "Flight of Fancy" Wine Selection:

Here are the nine stars of the show for our inaugural "Flight of Fancy" weekend. Get ready to explore!

The Whites & Rosés:

Montsable Chardonnay
- £4.40/£6.10/£8.80
- Region: Pays d'Oc, France
- Tasting Note: A beautifully balanced Chardonnay, offering notes of ripe apple, pear and a hint of citrus, often with a subtle creaminess from a touch of oak. Crisp and refreshing.
Coterie by Wildeberg Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
- £4.90/£6.80/£9.80
- Region: Franschhoek, South Africa
- Tasting Note: A vibrant blend, typically showcasing bright acidity, zesty grapefruit, and passionfruit notes from the Sauvignon Blanc, complemented by the waxy texture and citrus zest of the Semillon.

Colomé Torrontés
- £5.40/£7.50/£10.80
- Region: Salta, Argentina
- Tasting Note: Argentina's signature white grape. Expect an aromatic explosion of jasmine, rose petals, and lychee, with a dry, refreshing palate and a delightful finish.

Cape Coral Rosé by Waterkloof
- £5.00/£6.90/£10.00
- Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Tasting Note: A delicate and elegant organic rosé. Expect light red berry fruit, subtle floral hints, and a dry, clean finish, reflecting its biodynamic farming.

Château Gairoird Rosé, Côtes de Provence
- £5.40/£7.50/£10.80
- Region: Provence, France
- Tasting Note: The quintessential Provence rosé – pale in colour, with aromas of wild strawberries, citrus, and a hint of garrigue. Crisp, dry, and wonderfully refreshing.

The Reds:

Le Papillon de Soie, Domaine Les Caizergues
- £4.40/£6.10/£8.80
- Region: Languedoc, France
- Tasting Note: Full-bodied and brimming with charm, this Languedoc red is all about deep, dark fruit, warming spice, and a smooth, sun-kissed richness.

Finca Manzanos Graciano
- £4.60/£6.50/£9.30
- Region: Rioja, Spain
- Tasting Note: A less common but highly prized Rioja grape. Expect intense dark fruit flavours like blackberry and plum, with spicy notes, firm tannins, and a long finish.

Prunus Tinto
- £5.10/£7.20/£10.30
- Region: Alentejo, Portugal
- Tasting Note: A robust and fruity Portuguese red, often a blend, offering rich dark berry flavours, a hint of spice, and smooth tannins, making it incredibly approachable.

Nebbiolo d'Alba Brumi, San Silvestro
- £5.60/£7.80/£11.30
- Region: Piedmont, Italy
- Tasting Note: A younger expression of Nebbiolo (the Barolo grape). Expect classic aromas of cherry, rose, and tar, with firm tannins and bright acidity, promising complexity.