BARRICA IN THE PARK

Jane Cuthbertson started home brewing in the early 80’s as a hobby. One day she went into the store where she bought her supplies and they offered her a job advising customers and making samples from the wine and beer kits.

She was bitten by the wine bug and enrolled on a Wine Appreciation Course at Runshaw College, then on to study a vocational course at Blackpool Catering College and attended Liverpool University where she studied the Diploma course for the Wines and Spirits Education Trust.

Jane wanted to gain more experience, so she wrote to family owned Booths Supermarkets and asked for a job. She found herself running the Wines and Spirits dept in Clitheroe and Fulwood, but in 2006 she had a health scare and decided to occupy her time giving talks on Wine Tasting, and keeping some of her private customers who had kept in touch.

In 2008, Jane opened Barrica Wines and within 18 months, in 2010, she won the high accolade of UK Independent Wine Retailer from the Drinks Retailing Awards.

The category was sponsored by Wines of Argentina and, as part of the award, Jane was invited to spend a week visiting vineyards and attending the Argentina Wine Awards.

Customer trips to Spain, Portugal, France and Italy soon followed.

Barrica Wines became established Barrica Wines at Botany Bay before it’s closure, then moved to Beer Brothers Brewery and Bar.

In 2019 Chorley Council invited her to look at an old farmhouse with character at Astley Hall and offered her the premises. She opened 6 weeks before the first Lockdown.

Before opening, it was apparent this was far too big a home for Barrica Wines to occupy alone and as an advocate of shop local, Jane wanted to showcase Chorley and the surrounding area, and so Barrica in the Park was conceived.

Not just wines, beers and spirits, but also a showcase of small, local producers and artisans.

When it comes to food, you’ll find that they have collaborated with lots of fabulous, local food and drink producers! There are freshly baked goods including bread, cakes, pastries, Cheeses, Jams and Chutneys, Desserts and Patisserie, Sauces, ’Free From’ foods, Ice Cream, Chocolates, Cordials, Speciality Teas and Coffee.

You will also find Jewellery made from recycled silver clay, Vegan Candles and Diffusers, Local Photography, Blankets and throws, Cards from a local designer, Murano Glass and even Glass engraving using a Dentists’ drill!!!

There is a lovely chilled garden where you can enjoy wines by the glass, G&T’s and local draught beers, or even a delicious Wallings Ice cream.

Jane hopes you will be able to visit her and the team soon. Have a browse through the website and see what a great selection of drink, food and creative talent they have waiting for you!

Barrica

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CONTACT DETAILS M Astley Hall Farm House,

Hallgate, Chorley, PR7 1XA N 07469 220583 E wines@barricawines.co.uk D www.barricawines.co.uk F Barrica wines T barricawines I barricawines