Drinks
Bag-In-Box (BIB) Wine
BIB Wine: As consumers, we were sick of paying £8-9 for an undrinkable glass of wine so when we opened the cafe, we were determined to do better. It needed a radical approach and we looked at the (largely European) trend towards bag-in-box (BiB) wine.
Advantages:
Our supplier specialises in low intervention wines from small vineyards. Those winemakers try to keep things as natural and simple as possible, and the wines we stock are (variously) organic, low sulphites, and vegetarian/vegan.
Undeniably some won't like the idea of wine from a box, but the wine industry has firmly taken this on board, and given the huge savings, it is the way forward. Ultimately we, like the producers, are motivated by real quality - not just the perception of quality.
If you don't believe us, ask for a free taste!
Advantages:
- Glass bottles are heavy so are more expensive to transport/store than boxes. Much of price tag of bottled wine is spent on moving it around the world.
- BiB wine boxes create a lot less waste than bottles. Both the box and internal plastic bag is recyclable.
- With no light or air penetration, the BiB pouch is fantastic at keeping the wine fresh once opened.
Our supplier specialises in low intervention wines from small vineyards. Those winemakers try to keep things as natural and simple as possible, and the wines we stock are (variously) organic, low sulphites, and vegetarian/vegan.
Undeniably some won't like the idea of wine from a box, but the wine industry has firmly taken this on board, and given the huge savings, it is the way forward. Ultimately we, like the producers, are motivated by real quality - not just the perception of quality.
If you don't believe us, ask for a free taste!
Easily dispensed
If you wish to enjoy BiB wine at home, we are happy to supply wines direct from our supplier. 5LT boxes are equivalent to nearly 7 bottles, but amazingly do not take up that much space. Once opened, they easily keep well for drinking for a month.
They are perfect for parties (or a great weekend home in front of the TV!). The cardboard boxes can be recycled through usual home recycling. The plastic inner bags can be returned to us.
All the wines we have chosen are vegan. They are also either organic or low sulphite.
Additionally, as we currently stock Viognier, Cotes Du Rhone and Frentana Rosso, you are welcome to pop in and taste them.(*)
White Wine
Viognier, IGP Du Gard, Chartreux, France (*)
Dry white, golden colour, with white flower and tropical fruit notes. - Vegan, Low Sulphite, ABV 12.5%. 5LT = £52 (equivalent bottle price £7.80).
Sauvignon Blanc, VDF, Denis Bardon, France
A family-owned vineyard using only their own grapes near the small appellation of Valencay, in the Upper Loire. The soils are rich in flint and inform this clean, herbaceous, cut grass single varietal Sauvignon Blanc. - Vegan, Low Sulphite, ABV 11%. 5LT = £52 (equivalent bottle price £8.25).
Red Wine
AOP Cotes Du Rhone, Chartreux, France (*)
Dark fruit, liquorice and layers of spicy, peppery fruit on the palate. – Vegan, Low Sulphite, ABV 13%. 5LT. £52 (equivalent bottle price £7.80).
Frentana Rosso, IGT D'Abruzzo, Italy (*)
Ripe, full, fruity wine from the heart of Italy. This offers great structure and body at great value. – Vegan, Organic, ABV 13%. 5LT. £57.50 (equivalent bottle price £8.63).
They are perfect for parties (or a great weekend home in front of the TV!). The cardboard boxes can be recycled through usual home recycling. The plastic inner bags can be returned to us.
All the wines we have chosen are vegan. They are also either organic or low sulphite.
Additionally, as we currently stock Viognier, Cotes Du Rhone and Frentana Rosso, you are welcome to pop in and taste them.(*)
White Wine
Viognier, IGP Du Gard, Chartreux, France (*)
Dry white, golden colour, with white flower and tropical fruit notes. - Vegan, Low Sulphite, ABV 12.5%. 5LT = £52 (equivalent bottle price £7.80).
Sauvignon Blanc, VDF, Denis Bardon, France
A family-owned vineyard using only their own grapes near the small appellation of Valencay, in the Upper Loire. The soils are rich in flint and inform this clean, herbaceous, cut grass single varietal Sauvignon Blanc. - Vegan, Low Sulphite, ABV 11%. 5LT = £52 (equivalent bottle price £8.25).
Red Wine
AOP Cotes Du Rhone, Chartreux, France (*)
Dark fruit, liquorice and layers of spicy, peppery fruit on the palate. – Vegan, Low Sulphite, ABV 13%. 5LT. £52 (equivalent bottle price £7.80).
Frentana Rosso, IGT D'Abruzzo, Italy (*)
Ripe, full, fruity wine from the heart of Italy. This offers great structure and body at great value. – Vegan, Organic, ABV 13%. 5LT. £57.50 (equivalent bottle price £8.63).
Beers: All our beers and ciders are from the UK.
The selection includes:
The selection includes:
- Siren Craft Brew, Finchhamstead, Berkshire
- Harbour Brewing, Kirkland, Cornwall
- Wild Beer, Evercreech, Somerset
- Magic Rock, Huddersfield, Yorkshire
- Thistly Cross Cider, Dunbar, East Lothian
Spirits: There has been an amazing growth recently in British artisan gin and vodka producers.
The marmalade or rhubarb vodka from Chase Distillery goes down very easily.
The rye vodka, dry gin and rye whiskey from The Oxford Artisan Distillery is made from heritage grains grown in Oxford. The result is a smooth work of art.
We use mixers from Fever Tree.
The marmalade or rhubarb vodka from Chase Distillery goes down very easily.
The rye vodka, dry gin and rye whiskey from The Oxford Artisan Distillery is made from heritage grains grown in Oxford. The result is a smooth work of art.
We use mixers from Fever Tree.