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Brunello di Montalcino 2021 Pre-Release Tasting

March 28, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Last month I attended a pre-release tasting for the new 2021 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino, handpicked and hosted by Berry Bros. & Rudd in the Napoleon Cellars at their St James’s Street premises. It […]

Burgundy 2024 En Primeur Tasting

February 12, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

A few weeks ago, Berry Bros. & Rudd held their annual Burgundy tasting at the Mall Galleries in London, just a stone’s throw from their home at No.3 St James’s Street, featuring just over 50 […]

Why a Wine Tour is a Perfect Date Idea

May 20, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

We’ve all been there – scrolling through options for a date night, looking for something that feels fresh, a little romantic and maybe even memorable. Dinner and a movie? Safe, but predictable. Coffee catch-up? Sweet […]

Seasonal Supper Clubs and Pop Ups at Downsview Vineyard

September 8, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

Family-run vineyard and winery Downsview is tucked away in Crowborough in the Kent and Sussex Weald and recently started collaborating with local producers and chefs to create a unique eating and drinking destination for food […]

Lympstone Manor Celebrates Birthday with New Chardonnay and Gin

June 10, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

Luxury Devon country house hotel Lympstone Manor is celebrating its 7th birthday with the launch of the Lympstone Manor Estate Chardonnay, Gin and a Marc. The Lympstone Manor’s vineyard is still relatively young, having only […]

Yorkshire Wine Trail

June 2, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

There’s nowt quite like a cellar door tasting at Market Farm on South Cave, a flute of Westow Erthksroy at Driffield, enjoying pan-fried venison haunch over a not-too-liquid lunch overlooking the Holme valley at the […]

Definition By Majestic

May 17, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

Words like “Bourgogne” and phrases like “Grand Cru” and “Premier Cru” can be intimidating and Gavi di Gavi utterly bewildering. Old and New World can be pretty confusing too. Most of us don’t know our […]

Argentinian Organic Malbec from Domaine Bousquet

May 9, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

As it was Earth Day the week before last, I thought I would take a look at a couple of wines produced by Domaine Bousquet, the largest producer and exporter of organic-certified wine in Argentina, […]

The Wine Tasting Shop

April 24, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

If you are a bit of a wine aficionado or just enjoy trying new wines, then you might like to pay a visit to The Wine Tasting Shop located on buzzy Hildreth Street in the […]

Fanfare For Furmint

February 12, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

February is the month to go Mad. It is a month of biting, penetrating acidity and longevity. As well as volcanic, rhyolite-based soil, “puttonyos” baskets and the free-run juice of aszú berries. February 3rd is […]