FOF Weekend No.6 2025

The Grand Finale: Your Last "Flight of Fancy" of Summer 2025!

Friday 29th August | 3PM to 9PM
Saturday 30th August | 3PM to 9PM

It’s hard to believe, but the final weekend of our beloved "Flight of Fancy" wine tasting experience is almost here! Join us this Friday 29th and Saturday 30th August for our sixth and last spectacular session of the summer.

As always, there’s no need to book – simply drop by anytime between 3pm and 9pm (or sunset) on either day. Our forecourt will be buzzing, ready for you to enjoy the last long evenings of August, relax, and explore an exceptional final selection of wines.

For just £7.90, you can craft your very own flight of three tasting wines from our specially curated list of nine. It’s your ultimate chance to discover a new favourite, revisit a beloved style, or simply savour some outstanding wines in a fantastic atmosphere. If you find a wine you can’t get enough of, you can easily 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 with us.

And of course, beyond our featured wines, our full range of wines, beers, and ciders are always available for purchase with a corkage fee. Plus, we'll have all our wonderful cask ales tapped and ready for you by the pint. Let's make this last "Flight of Fancy" a truly memorable one!

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

Here's the incredible line-up for our final weekend – a perfect send-off to summer!

The Whites & Rosés:

Vigneti del Vulture 'Pipoli' Greco-Fiano
- £4.70/£6.60/£9.50
- Region: Ilaty
- Tasting Note: A delightful blend offering vibrant notes of white peach, apricot, and a hint of almond, with a lovely aromatic complexity and a refreshing, crisp finish.
Shadow Point Chardonnay
- £4.90/£6.80/£9.80
- Region: California, USA
- Tasting Note: A bright and approachable Californian Chardonnay. Expect balanced flavours of ripe apple, pear, and a touch of citrus, with a smooth, refreshing palate.

Domaine Papagiannakos Savatiano Old Vines
- £5.40/£7.50/£10.80
- Region: Greece
- Tasting Note: From ancient vines, this Greek white offers unique aromas of pear, quince, and subtle herbal notes, with a rich texture and a dry, mineral-driven finish.

Les Magnarelles, Domaine Les Caizergues
- £4.70/£6.60/£9.50
- Region: Languedoc, France
- Tasting Note: A charming and versatile rosé, typically offering bright red berry fruits, a hint of floral notes, and a refreshing, dry finish – perfect for summer evenings.

Monte del Fra Chiaretto di Bardolino, Rosé
- £5.20/£7.30/£10.50
- Region: Itlay
- Tasting Note: A classic Italian rosato. Look for delicate notes of wild strawberry and cherry, with a crisp acidity and a dry, savoury finish that makes it incredibly food-friendly.

The Reds:

Waterkloof Circle of Life Red
- £4.90/£6.80/£9.80
- Region: South Africa
- Tasting Note: An elegant organic red blend (often Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon). Expect ripe dark fruit, earthy undertones, and a pleasing structure with smooth tannins.

Saurus Pinot Noir
- £5.10/£7.20/£10.30
- Region: Argentina
- Tasting Note: From the cooler climate of Patagonia, this Pinot Noir offers bright red berry fruit (raspberry, cherry), a touch of spice, and a silky texture with refined tannins.

El Bos Tinta de Toro
- £5.40/£7.50/£10.80
- Region: Spain
- Tasting Note: A powerful yet approachable Spanish red from the Tempranillo grape (known as Tinta de Toro here). Expect intense dark fruit, liquorice, and robust tannins, with a long finish.

Terra d'Alter 'AB' Alicante Bouschet,
- £5.50/£7.60/£11.00
- Region: Portugal
- Tasting Note: A deep, intensely coloured red from a rare "teinturier" grape. Offers rich black fruit, spice, and a firm structure, making it a compelling and distinctive wine.