Your Passport to Flavour: "Flight of Fancy" Returns This Weekend!
Friday 4th July | 3PM to 9PM
Saturday 5th July | 3PM to 9PM
Summer is truly underway, and we're thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of our "Flight of Fancy" wine tasting experience this Friday 4th and Saturday 5th July! Get ready for another weekend of spontaneous sips and delightful discoveries.
Forget the need to book; simply pop in anytime between 3pm and 9pm (or sunset) on either day. Our forecourt is the perfect spot to unwind, soak up the sun (fingers crossed!), and explore a brand-new selection of exceptional wines.
For just £7.90, you can curate your own flight of three tasting wines from our specially chosen nine. It’s a brilliant way to broaden your palate, find new favourites, or simply enjoy some fantastic wine in great company. If a particular wine captures your heart, 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.
Beyond our featured selection, remember our full range of wines, beers, and ciders are always available for purchase with a corkage fee. Plus, we'll have all our glorious cask ales tapped and ready by the pint for those who fancy something different.
This Weekend's "Flight of Fancy" Wine Line-up:
Prepare to be enchanted by this fresh collection for our second "Flight of Fancy" weekend!
The Whites & Rosés:
- Du Neuf en Gascogne Blanc, Côtes de Gascogne
- £3.90/£5.40/£7.80
- Region: Gascony, France
- Tasting Note: At a mere 9% ABV, this light white is an easy-drinking delight. Made by Producteurs Plaimont, a co-op of impeccable credentials, this Gascon gem has a symphony of aromas - vibrant lemon zest, juicy grapefruit, and a touch of tropical pineapple, all harmonised with delicate floral notes.
- Altano Douro Branco
- £4.60/£6.50/£9.30
- Region: Douro Valley, Portugal
- Tasting Note: Crisp orchard fruits, a touch of citrus, and refreshing minerality that's the essence of this elegant white from Portugal's Douro Valley.
- New Hall Wine Estate, Barons Lane White
- £5.00/£6.90/£10.00
- Region: Essex, England
- Tasting Note: A bright, fruit-driven English white from Essex, full of juicy orchard fruits, soft floral notes, and a crisp, citrus finish that captures the freshness of its cool-climate origins.
- Gavi 'La Fornace', Cinzia Bergaglio
- £5.20/£7.20/£10.50
- Region: Piedmont, Italy
- Tasting Note: It has a wonderfully complex nose and palate of toasted almonds with hints of apple and sage. While remaining refreshingly light there's just a hint of creaminess in there that gives it a lovely feel on the tongue.
- Biscardo Rosapasso, Veneto
- £4.70/£6.60/£9.50
- Region: Veneto, Italy
- Tasting Note: Made from 100% Pinot Nero (aka Pinot Noir outside of Italy) it's carefully pressed and macerated to retain the all elegant primary aromas. In its striking bottle it has a brilliant rosé colour while the bouquet of elegant wild strawberry and cherry lead onto a smooth and harmonious palate
- Domaine de la Vieille Tour Rose, Cotes de Provence
- £5.10/£7.20/£10.30
- Region: Provence, France
- Tasting Note: Pale, pink, and pure Provence - this organic rosé nails the region's effortless elegance with bright fruit, crisp freshness, and a laid-back charm that's hard to resist.
The Reds:
- El Otro Tinto
- £4.10/£5.80/£8.30
- Region: Tierra de Castilla, Spain
- Tasting Note: Bold flavours here from Spain's Cariñena - this expressive red boasts subtle sweetness nestled amongst a well-structured frame and sweet, friendly tannins.
- Les Crus du Sud, Lirac
- £4.60/£6.50/£9.30
- Region: Rhône Valley, France
- Tasting Note: This is a southern Rhône red that delivers rich dark fruit, a hint of spice, and a smooth, velvety texture that makes it effortlessly drinkable.
- Ad Hoc Cruel Mistress Pinot Noir
- £5.00/£6.90/£10.00
- Region: Western Australia
- Tasting Note:A silky, seductive Western Australian Pinot Noir, bursting with juicy red berries, a dash of earthy spice, and a smooth sliky texture.
