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The Best Wine Regions to Discover Across the Iberian Peninsula

August 18, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

The best wine regions across the Iberian Peninsula offer far more than exceptional wines. They combine breathtaking landscapes, centuries-old traditions, historic villages and unique cultural experiences that make them worthwhile destinations for any traveller. From […]

Affordable Summer Wines from Romania

May 18, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

With summer hopefully just around the corner here in the UK, I thought I would take a look at six affordable summer wines for under £10 from a country that would perhaps not be your […]

Australian Riesling and Semillon Wine Tasting

May 15, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Australian Rieslings and Semillons have really established themselves over the last 20 years and are now viewed around the world as some of the most important and age-worthy styles, and I was able to try […]

2024 Berry Bros. and Rudd Bourgogne Côte d'Or Pinot Noir

Berry Bros. & Rudd Spring 2026 Wine Tasting

May 11, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Berry Bros. and Rudd recently held their Spring Press Tasting to celebrate the expansion of their Drink Now range with a wide range of over 90 wines from different regions around the world that cost […]

Brunello di Montalcino 2021 Pre-Release Tasting

March 28, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 1

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 […]