A brand new wine shop has sprung up on Chesterton Road with the catchline ‘Revolutionary Drinking’. Opening in late July, as part of the rejuvenation of the Mitcham’s Corner area of town, Thirsty Cambridge is run by Matthew Boucher and Sam Owens, both of whom bring extensive knowledge of the industry to the board. It replaces the old Threshers and brings a fresh, up-to-date approach to buying booze.
Inside, you’ll find wines from around the world displayed in shelves painted in varying shades of red and yellow. This isn’t just to look pretty (although it does), but to help customers locate the best wine for them. Fan of a fruity red? Find these within the pink shelves. Prefer a richer, more full-bodied tipple? Head for the darker red units. Similarly, the honey yellow coloured shelves denote sweeter whites, while the fresher, crisper varieties are towards the paler, greener end of the rainbow.
It’s not all about the wine though: Thirsty also sells Hot Numbers coffee, cider and craft ales. Follow them on Twitter: @ThirstyCamb
