Thursday 14th April; Taste of Spain with Laurie Webster

For those that came to one of our last wine tastings, Laurie introduced us to Ucopia Wines' specialism in South American wines; and what a great evening that was!

On Thursday 14th April Laurie will be talking us through and tasting their Spanish selection, including the very exclusive Montecillo Bodegas.

Tickets are £35 per person and will include a selection of tapas dishes and platters. 

Arrival 7pm (ish) for a 7.30pm start.

Wine Tasting - South America; Thursday 30th September

Join us for our first post lockdown wine tasting!  

On Thursday 30th September, Laurie Webster of Ucopia Wines will be hosting an evening of wine tasting specialising in the vinous delights from South America.

We have been working with Laurie for nearly 3 years with his last agency but he has now has set up his own company specialising in unique offerings from the likes of Argentina, Chile & Uruguay.

We'll be trying a selection of 6 different wines with a break half way through to soak up the wine with some tapas dishes & platters.

We're scheduling for arrival at around 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

Places are limited so please pre-book your tickets which are £35 each.

WELCOME BACK!

 

Fullaloves  Wines

Welcomes you Back!

We Missed You!

We cannot wait to get back behind the bar and whirling up our glorious tapas dishes albeit outside for the time being.

We have added a cover to combat the inclement weather and a couple of outdoor heaters.

We do have only very limited space outside and whilst we are happy to welcome everybody at any time, we do advise to book in advance especially at weekends. Our normal opening hours will be subject to having bookings on the day.

We are also trying to maintain what has become our pretty popular delivery service should you not be able to get a table.

 

  

So please get in touch…

tel. 01772 780326

email. ben@fullaloves.co.uk 

message. Facebook / Instagram

We hope and pray to see you again very soon!

Coming Up; Live Music, Wine Tasting & Gin Tasting

We've got some fabulous new events coming up in the next few months now the weather has broken, Spring is definitely in the air!

New date for Liberator Tasting, New Years Eve & Festive Opening Times

Seasons Greetings 

...from us all here at Fullaloves, we wish you all the very best!

Here is a quick update about our goings on here;


The Liberator Wine Tasting
Firstly, our previous entry was the news that we had to postpone our South African Wine tasting, showcasing "The Liberator" series of wines (see here for details). Well we now have a new date, giving us something to look forward to during the gloomy weeks after Christmas.
Keep in your diary...22nd February. Tickets are selling well this time around, how about it as gift???

Shopping at Fullaloves

Talking of gifts; amongst the eclectic array ofwines we have available we're all about shopping & gift ideas here. We have;

☆Gift Vouchers
☆Wine Hampers
☆Festive Fizz & Ports
☆Christmas Dinner Wine Recommendations
☆Gift Wrapping
☆Wine Tastings
☆Corporate Gifts
☆Discount on mixed cases of 6...even more on 12!

Festive Opening Times

We are going all out this year and remaining open throughout the festive period (apart from the big days!); here are our opening times;

24th Dec - 12 noon - Late (11pm last orders)
25th Dec - Closed
26th Dec - 2pm - Late (11pm last orders)
27th Dec - 2pm - 8pm
28th Dec - 2pm - 8pm
29th Dec - 2pm - 10pm
30th Dec - 2pm - 10pm
31st Dec - 12 noon - 5pm (last food order 4pm) re-open for ticket only NYE 7pm -1am.
1st Jan - Closed


New Years Eve Party

This will be our first year here at "The Old Stables" so we're going out with a bang! We have a live musician playing throughout the evening. We're selling 2 tiers of tickets;

- Upstairs, a table for the evening, a set menu of tapas and festive platters with a glass of fizz at midnight; £50 - SOLD OUT!

- Downstairs; nibbles throughout the evening, glass of fizz at midnight, bacon butties after midnight £30, only 10 tickets left!!

All that then remains is say Merry Christmas and unless you join us before, have a happy healthy New Year from all the team here, see you in 2018

We're #CrowdFunding & We Need Your Help!

As I'm sure most will be now aware, we have found what we think could be our perfect new venue and we're getting close to completion.

We will be maintaining what you have all become accustomed to as far as we can so we will still be doing our renowned Wine & Tapas evenings, I will still be making the incredible Prawn Pil Pil, and both of us will still be behind the bar to help you choose your perfect wine and make friends!

But, of course we want to up our game! We have invested a lot into the premises and have stretched ourselves to create a wonderful ambiance, but something that has been a passion of my own along with suggestions from others is to install a "Wine by the Glass machine"

How they work is simple, we give you a card which can be pre-loaded with credit, of which the machine will scan in exchange for a measures of of your choice from a shot to a glass of any of the wines available. We are aiming to have 8 wines in the machine, 4 Red & 4 White/Rosé at any one time, which we will rotate on a regular basis to constantly let you try new things. Otherwise to its ideal serving temperature control; the secret is its ability to maintain a wine's freshness for up to a month, therefore almost eliminating wastage especially for such premium or lesser known wines that would otherwise be disposed of (or otherwise consumed by us...have we thought this through properly??)

Of course, as you might imagine, these things are frighteningly expensive and quite out of our personal reach, which is where you can help!

We have created a Crowd Funding campaign, where simply you can help us reach our goal to pay for a machine by pledging money to us of of which we will "reward" you in the future. For example if you pledge £200, we will gift you one of our Wine & Tapas evenings for you and 5 friends. You would basically be paying upfront for the event which allows us to raise immediate capital...make sense? I hope so and I hope you might dig deep, as this will benefit you guys too, we want this machine for you!

5 Stars & Summer Sounds at Stydd

5 Star

Yesterday was a precious moment in the building of Fullaloves Wines. As our tapas offering has grown from very simple beginnings of olives and nuts, to now a modest but authentic style of tapas delights to accompany your wine. In celebration we have been awarded a 5 Star rating! We're very thankful to our local food safety inspection officer (won't mention names but I'm sure she and others locally will know who I mean!) for her support over the years.

In the same week; both The Café at Stydd and Rosie Duck also; we're awarded the same accolade, this is just the epitomy of the efforts of everyone at Stydd Gardens to make your experience here the best it can be!

Summer Sounds at Stydd

Only 2 days until we host our annual party with live music, coinciding with the conclusion of this years Ribfest. If you'd like to come along, please call in for tickets, or email us at ben@fullaloves.co.uk

Our Festive Season Opening Times

We will be open for you during the festive period so come and join us with a glass or 2, a mulled wine and hot game broth!

24th Dec Open 12pm - Late
25th Dec Closed
26th Dec Closed
27th Dec Closed
28th Dec Open 12.30pm - 7pm
29th Dec Open 12.30pm - 7pm
30th Dec Open 12.30pm - 7pm
31st Dec Open 12.30pm - 6pm
1st Jan Closed
2nd Jan Open as usual

Have a fabulous Christmas, raise a glass or 2 and we hope to see you again in the New Year!

All the very best, Ben & Andrea (& Matlida!) x

Christmas Hampers & Gifts at Stydd Gardens

Are you all prepped for the season of giving?? Once again we have stocked up on our Festive gifts, because; if you have run out of inspiration for presents for your loved ones, you can never go wrong with their favourite tipple!

For the Wine Lovers we can make up hampers and or gift packs to suit your taste and budget, and remember, if you are local and spend £60 or more, we will deliver in the Ribble Valley for Free! Choose your wines on our online shop www.fullaloveswines.co.uk



New in stock in time for winter is this superb single malt Whiskey, Aged for 8 years and matured in old Bourbon casks. This is the first ever batch from the The Quiet Man Distillery in Derry, Northern Ireland.
We have in stock a couple of very special Vintage Armagnac (from 2000 & 1984) alongside a series of Quinta do Infantado Tawny, LBV and Vintage Port

Prefer Beer? We have the very best of local craft brewers including Bowland Brewery & Lancaster Brewery, selection packs and 9 pint mini kegs are available.



We can gift wrap any bottle for you when you buy, one less job for you!

We also have vouchers available that can be redeemed against any of our wines & beers or your next wine tasting here, or simply a spot of light lunch.

We're so lucky to be surrounded by our fellow unique independent shops here I'm sure you will find the perfect gift for all your friends and family.
So get your gifts sorted at Stydd Gardens and grab a bite to eat and a relaxing glass of wine with us whilst you shop.

New Offers for Autumn as the Nights Draw In

We have definitely made the switch to Autumn now and so as the evenings draw in we have a new midweek offer for you to brighten up those darker days.

Chooses any 3 of the tapas dishes from our menu along with 2 glasses of house wine for just £20; available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 11am until 6pm.

We always have our menu available during the week and there is no need to book, so come and have a browse of our wines, have a coffee, a glass of wine or a bite to eat, take a stroll amongst the other shops on site and through the gardens, stock is always changing especially as the festive season approaches.

If you prefer to be cosied up in front of the fire; we've put together a range of mixed cases of wine to take away at discounted prices and have a taste of Fullaloves at home. We're putting selections of Reds, Whites and Sparkling as well as some country specific cases to try. The pictured mixed case starts £54 for a case of 6 and £102.50 for 12 representing excellent value against the RRP's of more than £65 & £130 respectively. 

Have a look at our online shop for the list of cases and whats included. (If you're lucky enough to be local to us, we will even deliver your case free of charge!)

If your are the very organised sort that plans ahead for the festive season, we have begun to bring in the seasonal favorites for gift ideas; have a look at our newly introduced "Experience"
selection of Churchill's Port. This trio is made up of 20cl bottles including a 10 year old tawny, a dry white Port (superb with tonic) & a fruity young reserve Port. You can pick up a pack for £24.50.

Lastly, to bear in mind the changing clocks on the 25th, you'll be using your lights much earlier, remember that we supply a range of fantastic & authentic vintage style lighting. Here is a recent residential bespoke commission that we supplied. You will find more examples of our work and guide line pricing in the gallery here.

Wine of the Month, Ribchester Festival, Wedding Open Day & Results Day

Wine of the Month
We're welcoming the Spring here at Stydd Gardens with a recent spate of lovely weather, the first of the barbecues have been lit and so we have chosen a wine to fit the bill.

The Montes Winery began in 1987 and commanded by the highly experienced founders Aurelio Montes & Douglas Murray; it pioneered a wave of improvements for the Chilean wine scene.
Their 'Classic' series Merlot from Colchagua Vineyards displaying intense colour indicates the concentration of jammy strawberry and plum flavours with just a hint of toasty vanilla spice from its time in French oak; perfect with marinated & barbecued meats.

There is a lot of value to be had with Chile, especially now they have invested heavily in their viticulture & winemaking techniques to ripen their grapes and then produce these fantastic wines. The take away price is just £8.50 from Fullaloves Wines. As always; we'll let you try a sample, buy a glass here or next door in The Glass House.

Festival Time
The Ribchester Music Festival is into its 23rd year, however it is understood to possibly be the last and so the organisers have vowed to make it as special as possible. To that end; Stydd Gardens have been invited to be part of the event this year to help make it the very best. The Glass House are hosting an afternoon of Canapes & Cavatina with Scott Robertson on Saturday 27th June, whilst in our Vintage Marquee we will be holding twww.ribchesterfestival.co.uk) Please get your tickets quick and help us celebrate what could be the very last ever Ribchester Festival!
he Festival Lunch on the final day; Sunday 28th. Both events are ticketed and available from various locations, even online (check the website;



A NEW date for your diaries 
The secret garden wedding venue; Stydd Country Weddings are having our second ever open day on Sunday 21st June. Spread the word as its going to be beautiful with some amazing local suppliers showcasing their work too, and of course, we will have the bar open  for you to enjoy an example of toast drinks as you peruse our wedding inspirations.





Results DayHaving studied for the Advanced Wine & Spirits Education Trust qualification, I was relieved to hear (whilst Scuba diving the Red Sea!) that my tuition from the excellent educator; Stephen Rosser, has paid off. Not that it was a great hard ship to get to taste over 80 different wines over the duration of the course! Thank you Stephen & Salut Wines in Manchester, it was a thoroughly enjoyable and fulfilling experience!


Opening times (Stydd Gardens)
Finally just a brief note to inform everyone that all of Stydd Gardens residents and outlets will now also be open on Tuesdays!

Roses & Rosé - Valentines special, Wine of the Month and 2 New French Whites

Gifts for your Valentine needn't be a difficult task; and we've just made it even easier for you. No need to decide between a bottle of Rosé or a fresh red Rose...make it a treat and get them both! This beautiful Sancerre Rosé with a fresh red Rose only £21.00.

Wine of the Month for this year is a big winter warmer, we have a wonderful Carmenere, Chile's signature grape variety, from the Casablanca Valley. Grant Phelps, the head winemaker at Casas Del Bosque has lead the winery to winning consecutive awards the last 2 years running of Chilean Winemaker of the Year by the IWSC.

A burst of aroma and flavour. Smooth whilst concentrated flavours of plum, black cherries, cocoa with a little sweet vanilla spice & cedarwood from 9 months in French oak, its a satisfying mouthful which lingers for quite some time afterwards. would pair beautifully with Lamb and Mediterranean vegetables.

There is a lot of value to be had with Chile, especially now they have invested heavily in their viticulture & winemaking techniques to ripen their grapes and then produce these fantastic wines. The take away price is just £9.95 from Fullaloves Wines. As always; we'll let you try a sample, buy a glass here or next door in The Glass House.




And finally having been experimenting with a few new tapas dishes such as Garlic Mushrooms, Patatas Bravas, Calamari & Flatbreads, we have added a couple of superb white to accompany them. 

First up a Sauvignon from Sancerre's neighbour in the Loire; Touraine expresses a creamier texture than its counterpart with hints of limes in amongst blackcurrant.

Also; Petit Mouton Muscadet Sevre et Maine sur lie, one of the worlds great seafood wines is the ultimate match for our deep fried Calamari with garlic mayo. The wine is text book Muscadet with lemon, green apple and a hint of salinity that lingers on the finish.

Hope to see you soon to try these fabulous treats!