Please feel free to get in touch woth any questions or to reserve your space (numbers limited).
£25 per person
David from Gonzalez Byass will talk us through a selection of Sherries and Ports ready for the festive season! A great chance to learn a little about the various different styles of both wines from an expert. As well as methods of production and ageing, we will look at matching food to these versatile wines.
Sherry, a fortified wine from Spain's Jerez region, showcases a remarkable diversity that appeals to a wide variety of palates. The range includes styles such as the crisp, vibrant Fino, characterised by its pale colour and delicate flavours, and the darker, nutty Oloroso, which offers a richer and more intense taste experience. Amontillado bridges these two extremes, presenting a complex profile that develops through oxidation and time, while the sweet Pedro Ximénez, with its luscious and syrupy texture, provides a delightful contrast. Each type of sherry has its unique production methods, reflecting the distinct influence of terroir and craftsmanship, making it a versatile choice for pairing with food or enjoying on its own.
Port comes in several distinct styles, each showcasing unique characteristics. Ruby port is known for its deep red colour and fruity flavours, typically aged for a short period in large vats to retain its vibrant profile. Tawny port, on the other hand, undergoes longer ageing in smaller barrels, resulting in a lighter colour and complex nutty, caramel flavours. Vintage port is made from grapes of a single exceptional year and is bottled unfiltered, allowing it to develop rich character and depth over time, while Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) offers a similar quality but is aged for several years before bottling. Each style reflects the diverse terroir of the Douro Valley and the winemaking techniques employed.
£45 per person.
Following the success of the Spring Tasting held next door at Blossom’s we return at the end of September. Thirty to forty wines, including many new additions, will be available to taste at leisure with the importers on hand to answer any questions. As before, Blossom’s will be providing delicious food and it should be another highly enjoyable evening.
You can get yourself on the list either in the shop, online or at Blossom’s. £25pp with generous discounts on any orders.
Summer Wine Tasting 2024!
This year we welcome several new suppliers as well as a couple of our more familiar ones to show around 50 wines in an informal ‘walkabout’ fashion. As usual, there will be four or five tables hosted by wine importers who will happily answer any questions you might have and pour you samples of as many wines as you wish to try. The Crown will be providing the food as before and it is always very well received with excellent feedback.
Tickets are £25 per person and wines will be available to order on the night with a hearty discount.
Email info@thegrapeandthegood.com or call 01749 428685
Summer Wine Tasting returns! This year we welcome several new suppliers as well as a couple of our more familiar ones to show over 50 wines in an informal ‘walkabout’ fashion. As usual, there will be four or five tables hosted by wine importers who will happily answer any questions you might have and pour you samples of as many wines as you wish to try. The Crown will be providing the food as before and it is always very well received with excellent feedback.
Tickets are £25 per person and wines will be available to order on the night with a hearty discount.
Email info@thegrapeandthegood.com or call 01749 428685
One of our favourite, and most local breweries, Yonder Brewing & Blending, are launching a couple of their beers in can this week for the first time. We are lucky enough to welcome Brewer and Co-Founder Stuart Winstone to the shop this Saturday to introduce them and give you a chance to find out more about the brewing and philosophy.
Pop along anytime betweek 11am and midday- see you there!
Informal, walk about, wine tasting. Plenty of food and a 10% discount off any orders on the night.
£20 per person
Come along and tatse 60 plus wine and spirits in a relaxed, friendly environment. Food will be provided by The Crown as per usual.
Tickets £20. 10% discount of any wines purchased on the night.
Contact for reservations or more info- info@thegrapeandthegood.com
Details coming soon. Email to register interest- info@thegrapeandthegood.com
A relaxed 'walkabout' wine tasting with plenty of cheese and a 10% discount off any orders placed. Simple and informal with four tables showing around 40 different wines from the shop for you to enjoy.
Tickets now available from the shop, by email info@thegrapeandthegood.com or 01749 938180
Come along and taste your way through 35/40 wines from a selection of importers in an informal environment. A 10% discount will be applied to any wines ordered on the evening and delicious tapas style food will be provided by the Crown.
Tickets priced at £15 each and available from the shop or info@thegrapeandthegood.com
Wine producers and suppliers will be showing 30-40 lovely wines whilst The Crown will be providing plenty of delicious cicchetti (Venetian small plates- think Italian tapas). Aperitif on arrival and 10% discount on the night. A great chance to try a big chunk of our range including Champagne, Prosecco, red, white and rosé!
Tickets £25 available from the shop or 01749 938180 or email.
We are pleased to be joining forces with The Subhouse, Minsky's and Hawthorn Tailors for a night of wine tasting, craft beer exploration, grooming products and a look at bespoke tailoring. It promises to be a great night and the perfect opportunity to taste some wines for Christmas before buying! Kind support from our producers and suppliers means there will be a wonderful selection of wines from Rioja Reserva through to Chablis and finishing with Somerset Pomona. Come on down if you can or contact me for more info!
Our first Christmas tasting will take place on the evening of Friday December 4th and everyone is welcome. Tickets are limited as it's only a small shop but you will be able to taste your way through 12 wines all of which will be picked with Christmas in mind. This will be an informal event so please come along anytime.
There will certainly be a Champagne to start and Somerset Pomona to finsh. What comes in between is to be confirmed but Chablis and Red Burgundy are set for an appearance. These will all be excellent quality wines covering all your needs from parties and aperitif through to boxing day cold cuts via roast turkey and cheeses.
Ticket price includes all wines, mince pies and cheese plus you'll get 10% off any mix or 6 or more bottles ordered on the night.
Email, phone or drop in for your tickets!
This Saturday we will be opening three exciting wines from Chile.
First up is a Sauvignon Gris from El Viejo del Valle (The Old Man of the Valley). It is rare to find Sauvignon Gris in Chile (and most other places to be honest)- the french plant some in the Loire Valley and call it Fie Gris. A very low yielding variety and one to explore. Over to our friends at winegeeks.com for more-
"Thought to be an older version of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal, though there is some conjecture as to which is the chicken and which is the egg. Sauvignon Gris has more of a pinkish hue to its skin (it is also known as Sauvignon Rosé) and has similar levels of acidity as that of Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Gris does produce fruit with higher sugar levels than its cousin, which contribute to greater aromatics and a more rich and round feel to the wines. At one point these wines were highly prized yet due to the rediculously low yields that the grape produces it almost became extinct."
We will also open two top wines from Montes- Pinot Noir Limited Selesction and Montes Alpha Chardonnay.
Come along this Saturday afternoon to taste a couple of interesting white wines- one from each of the two RWC semi finalists. The South African wine is 100% Fairtrade grapes in the form of Goats do Roam from Western Cape. This will be up against an ever popular showing from New Zealand- Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, this time from MOKOblack. Both under £9 and worth a having a try
We would love to see you all on Saturday to taste a few of the products we are offering and have a look around our little shop. Plenty to taste including English fizz, local gin, a cider or two and perhaps a bit of cheese. Something of a British theme but when there is so much good stuff on our doorstep, why not? We have some good Rioja offers and the usual 5% off any 3 and 10% off any 12. Look forward to seeing you!
