A couple of things to say at this point. The tasting of South African wines on the 9th July was a great success. Infact we may have to bow to pressure and begin to stock the stars of the show, Morganhof and Doolhof!

Iain, the head chef at Keez Bistro is now getting excited about the next wine and dine there on the 5th August. Crab, Moroccan chicken and creme cappuccino are all easier to eat than spell. We have chosen some eclectic wines to go with the 4 courses including an Alsace Riesling. Delicious! Book your place for the £32.50 a head experience of a lifetime (well experience of the evening at least?)

A great time seemed to be had by all at last nights wine and dine evening with Keez Bistro, Carlisle. Iains menu of Hullumi cheese, hallibut and Eton mess was washed down with a Trivento sparkiling from Argentina, Fleurie La Madonne from Beaujolais, Langlois- Chateau chenin blanc from the Loire Valley and a huge treat, a glass of Beame de Venise. We hold the events every 6 weeks or so, so keep an eye out for the next one.

After a few false starts on the blog (see below, don't know how they all got there!) it's time to start the real one.

We are currently wracking our brains to put together the Corkscrew Wines Monthly Wine club. If you live within the Carlisle area, think of the conveneince of telling us what grapes, wines, regions, styles etc. you like, how much you are prepared to pay for those wines each month (minimum of £70, 12 bottles) and sitting back to wait for our monthly case to be delivered free to your door, the first week in the month. Evening deliveries available. Taylor made individual cases to your specifications, all wines hand picked by ourselves and of the top quality, guaranteed. Sounds like a great deal.

Think we'll start it up, so please be in touch if you want to join in the fun.

Good start to the blog?

We are currently continuing to populate the website and will soon have lots more information for you.