Corks Out

4   An interesting and different selection of wines

Obviously I wanted to have a nose at the new Corks Out store but I also had a particular task in hand. Having been struggling to track down someone online who could ship a case of good quality wine to Switzerland I contacted Corks Out head office last week who were very helpful. I received a warm welcome from the manager Katie Butler today who was expecting me and had been given details of what I was looking for.

Corks Out's range of wines is quite eclectic and not what I am used to seeing in the high street stores so given that I was not familiar with the wines I was very grateful of the advice. Katie and Simon were more than happy to suggest wines within my budget and I also had a look at those beyond my budget. If you like fine wine there's a good selection and I was told a lot of the stock is yet to arrive. You won't find your cheap plonk here but the prices seemed to start at £5.99 so there's plenty of choice.

As well as friendly, knowledgeable staff the store is also very nicely laid out, with lots of open space and clear displays. I'll definitely be back, particularly when I am looking for advice.