Corks and Cru

21/08/2024

Here’s to the long weekend 🍷

Just a little heads up we’ll be closed on Bank Holiday Monday, so make sure you’re stocked up for the three day weekend! We’ll be back open on Tuesday as normal after a little rest.

Have a lovely one!

Nick & Co.

09/08/2024

Another 🍷New Event Alert🍷

We've been invited back to (yes, we can't quite believe it either) by Jack, Char, Alfie & the Team for another great evening pouring some wonderful wines.

On Thursday 12th September we'll be serving wines paired with Chef Jack's mouth-wateringly delicious 5-course set tasting menu.

You need to be quick to book... last time this sold out in just under 48 hours, so we recommend booking as soon as you see this via The Swan on 01398 328340 to avoid disappointment.

Ready, Set, Go....

Can't wait to see you there!
Nick & Co. x

08/08/2024

If you like 🍺 & 🍔 we've got a great night lined up for you!

We’ll be hosting Dan from Cottage Beer Project, our most local brewer to talk all things beer! He’ll be here with their full range for you to enjoy whilst learning how Cottage Beer Project came about.

There will be burgers (pre-order only) provided by Chef Jack at The Swan to accompany the beers, on what we hope will be a fantastic showcase of some of our local producers! The burgers are limited so don’t delay - click the link in bio to book your ticket!

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06/08/2024

It's Afternoon Tea Week next week... 🥂

The perfect excuse for a Champagne Afternoon Tea! On Wednesday 14th & Thursday 15th August from 2:00-4:00pm we'll be offering afternoon teas at Corks and Cru.

With some delicious finger sandwiches, sausage rolls, delicious sweet treats and scones prepared by Bampton Delicatessen & Chef Jack . With options from non-alcoholic Sparkling Tea to Champagne, we can't wait to have a mid-week celebration with you!

Booking is essential due to limited availability. Please book by Monday 12th August by popping in to Corks and Cru, emailing us on: [email protected] or phoning us on: 01398 392302

Look forward to seeing you!
Nick & Co. x

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23/07/2024

The 4 types of vessel that use for their organic champagne to undergo its first fermentation in; Clay, Oak, Chalk and lastly…Gold.

22/07/2024

Part of the LVMH art exhibition “Memories of Tomorrow” in celebration of the history of by

21/07/2024

Greetings from France 🇫🇷

I’ll be in the Champagne region for a few days whilst Chloe takes the reins back at HQ.

We all see and hear so much about the top Champagne houses so I’m already amazed at just how many small producers there are, in the small village I’m staying alone. Looking forward to discovering many more…

25/06/2024

08/06/2024

🍷New Event Alert🍷

We've been invited back to with Jack, Char & The Team for another great evening pouring wine. On Thursday 4th July we'll be serving wines paired to a mouth-wateringly delicious 5-course set tasting menu.

Last time this booked up in 48 hours, so we recommend booking quickly via The Swan on 01398 328340.

Can't wait to see you there!

Nick & Co.

28/05/2024

🥂 May… the month of and boy are we glad it’s back! Following the fantastic launch of their 2019 Vintage on Saturday, we’re honoured to have Simon and Alison Routh, owners and winemakers visiting us on the evening of Thursday 30th May. They’ll be talking us through their 2019 Vintage, and for those that have purchased a ticket there will be a glass of their fizz to drink alongside. We’ll also have the perfect accompaniment… 🦪 oysters. As fresh as we can get from Porlock to purchase on the night.

Alongside the launch, there’ll be some wines, beers and ciders available, along with non-alcoholic options too.

Can’t wait to see you all on Thursday! 🥂

Doors open from 5pm with the talk commencing at 7pm.

17/05/2024

Happy Pinot Grigio Day!

Above are a few of our favourites…

Some fun facts:
-Pinot Grigio is a mutation of the Pinot Noir grape 🍇 -Most people are often surprised to learn that it is in fact a red grape.
-This grape is also known as Pinot Gris in France and New Zealand.

09/05/2024

🍷 Wine Bar Reminder 🍷

Just a little post to let you know we’re hosting our wine bar tomorrow (Friday 10th May). From 5-10pm we’ll be serving wine by the glass, with beers, ciders and non-alcoholic options available.

We’ve got a feeling it’s going to be a good one… the weather is really showing off now. Can’t wait to see you all tomorrow!

Nick & Co.

04/05/2024

✨ 🥂 Thank You!

Two little words that have such big meaning to us. We are extremely grateful to everyone that voted for us awards. What a great community we have! For us as a small business this has already had such a positive impact and we’re so, so happy to give Bampton a bigger stamp on the map for everyone to enjoy!

We were lucky to be able to celebrate with a lovely bunch last night, including our friends and fellow winners of Best Café in Devon

Now, we promised a party… so we thought we’d share the love at our wine bar next week on 10th May! For the first lucky few there’ll be a glass of fizz waiting for you 🥂✨

01/05/2024

🍹 Bank Holiday

We're going to be taking a well earned break on Monday for bank holiday and are excited to have some time to recharge. Don't worry though, we'll be back on Tuesday 7th May at 10am as usual raring to go.

Hope you have a lovely one whatever you have planned. We'll be resting and enjoying a couple of glasses with friends and family.

19/04/2024

The winners are to be officially announced on May 2nd and we were sitting pretty just before the voting closed so fingers crossed nothing has drastically changed 😬 this is going to be the longest two weeks.

We’re so grateful for every one of your votes and your constant support.

We’ve a lot of plans lined up for the rest of the year and can’t wait to fill your cellars with new wines and your diaries with events.

All the love,

Nick & Cru

10/04/2024

We continue to learn new things, almost every day, ensuring we can offer you the best advice when seeking that perfect bottle.

After recently flying through Level 1, Chloe has today begun her journey into the Level 2 Award in Wines, taught by the incredible

Wishing her the very best of luck!

09/04/2024

New Event 🍷🦢

Our friends, Char and Jack have very kindly invited us to collaborate with them for a special tasting menu event and we could not be more excited. We’ll be there on the evening to pour the wine flight and explain our choice of pairing!

We love getting stuck in to events and a wine pairing with a tasting menu is a big dream of ours. Can't wait to see you there!

Please book via The Swan on 01398 328340 - booking is essential due to limited availability.

27/03/2024

🐰Easter Opening Hours 🐣

We'll be open for some of Easter, but we're also really looking forward to a well earned couple of days off!

We will be back open and raring to go again on Tuesday 2nd April for all your drinks needs.

Nick & Co. x

08/03/2024

Happy International Women’s Day!

We want to highlight one of the wonderful women in wine! Showcasing one of our new wines, which we’re currently sampling, Mencia ‘Viernes’ 2021 . Their head winemaker, Olga Verde is in charge of making the wine a reality, dealing with everything from vine to glass and all of the in between!

🍷 The word Viernes translates to Friday in English, and we couldn’t think of a better fitting wine produced by women for this day!

🍷 made from Mencia grapes in the Bierzo region in Spain, the wine has intense aromas of fresh wild fruit, soft floral aromas and a mineral nuance. It is elegant, fresh and with a great finish.

🍷 The perfect accompaniment to grilled red meat dishes, or mushroom risotto.

01/03/2024

Amazing news this week - we've been nominated for the Best Wine & Beer Specialist in Devon award. To be recognised is a great feeling, we truly thank those of you who have put us forward. However, to move to the next round, we're probably going to need another 6,000 of you to nominate us...
If you're feeling friendly, head on over to the below...please :) https://devon.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/nominate/

27/02/2024

March Events at Corks and Cru - https://mailchi.mp/corksandcru/march-dates-for-the-diary

17/02/2024

Just a heads up that Corks and Cru shop will be shut on Tuesday 20th February…

We’re off on an adventure to find some more wines for you all! Our online shop will still be open, and we’ll get orders out as quickly as we can on our return on Wednesday.

We’re hoping to show you all about our day out and some of the new wines we’re selecting!

07/02/2024

💘 Corks & Woo… help us celebrate love 💘

Love comes in many forms, and for us, it’s celebrating with friends and a glass of🍷.

On Thursday 15th February from 5:00-10:00pm we’ll be serving wine by the glass, with beer, cider, whisky and non-alcoholic options available. Yes, we know it’s a day late, but we didn’t want to get in the way of anyone’s plans.

Everyone’s welcome…not just those that are single and ready to mingle. We can’t wait to see you!

22/01/2024

🍷Wine Bar - Friday 26th January🍷

And just like that, they're back! We're here to remind you that we've go our first wine bar of 2024 lined up this Friday and we can't wait to open our doors to you again with a brilliant wine list line-up.

On the menu we have...

Sparkling:
🥂Prosecco Superiore DOCG, Della Vite
Rich & extra-dry with hints of crostini & chamomile on the finish.

Rosé:
🌹Château Minuty 'Cuvée Prestige'
Hints of citrus and red fruit licked by a refreshing minerality.

White Wines:
🍷Coeur du Mont Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (France)
Gooseberry, exotic fruit and peach notes - a fresh & fruity finish.

🍷Castel Firmian Pinot Grigio (Italy)
A gentle floral aroma, and a refreshing finish with a delicate acidity.

🍷Laibach Chenin Blanc Sur Lie 2020 (South Africa)
Exotic aromas of white nectarine, pineapple, papaya, yellow apple and dried herbs.

Red Wines:
🍷Saint-Chinian 2022, Domaine du Barres (France)
Mediterranean sunshine, along with a generous portion of ripe mulberry and spice.

🍷Susumaniello 2021, Boccantino (Italy)
A fruity nose with intense red fruit aromas, with notes of bramble and juniper.

🍷Truffle Hound 2022, Unico Zelo (South Australia)
Smoky, amaro-like liquorice and cardamom spice. Juicy with a bright yet savoury finish.

We've also got some whisky's open (and not just Scottish) so you can have a wee dram or two to toast Burn's Night a day late! 🥃

See you Friday!

29/12/2023

🍷Public Service Announcement🍷

⭐️We'll be open on Christmas Eve from 9:00-12:00 for all your drink-related needs, and last minute gifts!

⭐️We will be taking a well-earned rest between 25th-28th December. We'll re-open on Friday 29th, and be raring to go for New Year's eve!

⭐️And finally, a big thanks to you all for your unwavering support throughout the last year. Whether that's been a like, a share, coming to our events, or buying bottles in the shop and online. We really appreciate it and can't wait for you to see what we have in store for 2024!

Nick and Co.

25/12/2023

Advent Day 25…the day to consume everything we’ve mentioned in Days 1-24…Merry Christmas 🥂

24/12/2023

We’re open until midday today for your final shop before Christmas. Happy Christmas Eve everybody 🥂

23/12/2023

🎄 Advent Day 23

Vermouth and liqueur… the base or addition to most cocktails.

23/12/2023

🎄 Advent Day 23

Pasta… the food that creates the most amazing dishes from fancy to simple, for sharing with friends and family or simply enjoyed on your own.

If you’re looking for something easy that all the family we love… we think the Sugo al Tartufo (tomato sauce with truffle), heaped with shavings of Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil makes a great family sharing dish!

22/12/2023

🎄 Advent Day 22

Non-alcoholic drinks… if you fancy a low or no alcohol alternative during this festive period, and you’re sick of being offered orange juice, lemonade or coca-cola as an alternative, we’ve got plenty of options in stock!

From the sparkling tea that’s all the rage to the non-alcoholic bubbles with benefits. Or if cocktails are more your thing we’ve got pre-mixed margaritas and G&Ts. If you simply want to enjoy a glass but you’re driving we’ve got white, rosé and red wine options too!