There’s something special about having friends over for wine. The laughter, the clinking glasses and the cosy glow of candles all set the perfect mood. But planning a wine night can feel tricky when some […]
April 2024 saw the opening of the UK’s oldest fine wine and spirits merchant, Berry Bros. & Rudd’s first Spirits Shop at No. 1 St James’ following an extensive renovation and expansion to the interior […]
The Brits have always liked their wine, but we are increasingly becoming a nation of wine drinkers and connoisseurs here in the UK. You only have to walk down the supermarket aisles to see the […]
Last month a group of us gathered at GAIA Mayfair to sample four superb Ferrari Trento wines paired with some delicious Greek-Mediterranean dishes specially prepared for the evening. The dinner, hosted by Ferrari Trento, was […]
There seems to be a lot of national this and national that days, many of which I simply ignore but when I was informed that it was National Red Wine Day on 28th August, I […]
Idris Elba’s Porte Noire Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs has been carefully curated to complement oysters’ subtle flavours and unique brininess, creating an unparalleled taste sensation. The Porte Noire wine bar, brasserie-style restaurant and on-line wine […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Who do you want to eat with tonight? Jackie Chan or Brad Pitt? Who would you like to share drink with a little later? The Rock, Kylie or G-Dragon? Fame might be ephemeral but wine […]
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