Six tasting plates were paired with expertly selected wines while a sommelier from Bibendum Wines was on hand to give the assembled North Down hordes his very informative and witty guidance. Yes, it’s a tough old gig, this. The £75 price tag may sound steep, but it represents excellent value if you fancy some fabulously innovative cuisine and fine wine in luxurious surroundings. Anyway, enough of me swanning around with the nouveau riche, acting the Fancy Dan. The wine we enjoyed at the Old Inn is supplied by Bibendum Wines to hotels, bars etc and isn’t available in shops.