Welcome to the latest dispatch from Hic!

Our latest communiqué is all about celebrating global spirit events, unearthing bright summer pinks, and securing those final extraordinary Father's Day gifts before the weekend deadline.

The Last Thursday Ritual

If you are local to the shop and prefer a highly relaxed evening, we currently have availability for our Last Thursday of the Month Cheese & Wine Nights across July, August, and September. Taking your seat at 6:30 PM, the ritual begins. Waiting for you is a flight of five specific wines sitting alongside five perfectly matched, contrasting cheeses. Following a brief introduction, the floor is yours. Armed with a masterfully designed Jancis Robinson wine glass as your primary tasting instrument, you dictate the pace to rapidly unlock the aromatics and explore the clash of curds, terroir, and texture.

The Wild Cornish Coast, Bottled

This Saturday, June 13th, marks World Gin Day, and our shelves are currently shining with a massive new drop of Tarquin's Gin. Crafted on the rugged South West coast, this independent distillery champions traditional flame-fired copper pot stills to capture extraordinary flavour. Alongside the core range, we have secured three new limited editions built for the weekend sunshine. You can explore the fiercely vibrant Mexican Inspired Zest & Salt Gin, the crisp, seasonal transition of their Cornish Apple & Elderflower Gin, or the pure, uncompromising nostalgia of their Lemon Sherbet release.

Think Pink, Drink Pretty

With midsummer fast approaching our attention shifts entirely to long, lazy afternoons relaxing in the garden. Great rosé wine is the definitive style of the season, and we have assembled a collection that completely sweeps aside the sugary mass-market bottles often attributed to this style of wine. Whilst we stock a number of wines that possess a serious gastronomic edge, a huge portion of our range is dedicated to pure, effortless summer quaffing. These are crisp, bone-dry, and vibrantly refreshing pinks built for sunny days where a bottle disappears in no time. Our lineup tracks the sun far beyond the south of France, bringing together mineral-edged Spanish Rosados, saline Greek island pours, and structured Italian Rosatos alongside electric new-wave releases from the New World. Whether you are reaching for a benchmark Provence classic or a thrilling new field blend, these are beautiful, bright bottles built for immediate summer enjoyment.

Extraordinary Pours & Accessories for Father's Day

With Father's Day arriving fast, time is running out to secure a standout milestone gift for nationwide delivery. Father’s Day is the perfect occasion to step away from the ordinary, and our expert guide brings together the absolute pinnacle of fine wine, rare spirits, and precision accessories. From the quiet complexity of our master distiller's single malts to meticulously engineered L’Atelier du Vin wine accessories and ultra-fine Jancis Robinson glassware, we have the cellar additions to make an unforgettable gesture. Every single gift order leaving the shop is accompanied by one of our signature cards, personally hand-written by Michelle, ensuring your sentiment arrives with a genuine, human touch.

Thank you for reading and for continuing to support your local independent wine merchant. Whether you are ordering a hand-packed gift from afar or stopping by the shop in Ledston to pick up a few bottles for the weekend, we look forward to helping you find your next favourite pour.

Cheers,

Michelle & Andy | Team Hic!