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Hackstons Shortlisted for Prestigious Drinks Retailing Awards

September 16, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Luxury whisky specialist Hackstons has been shortlisted as a finalist for Luxury Retailer of the Year at the Drinks Retailing Awards 2027 following winning Newcomer of the Year at the Drinks Retailing Awards 2026, making […]

Lala V Côtes de Provence Rosé

September 5, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 1

Last week a small group of guests gathered at Hacktons Knightsbridge flagship store for an exclusive summer party to celebrate the UK launch partnership of Lady Eliza Spencer’s Provençal rosé, Lala V, which embodies sophistication, […]

Corsican Wine

August 30, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Wine pairing is a science. Pairing wine with films is an art form. Some pairings and perfect pours are obvious. Some not. Chianti is the obvious go-to-wine to watch Hannibal and The Silence of Lambs […]

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 […]

Coq d’Argent Endless Lunch by Mirabeau

June 1, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

What with the recent spell of unusually hot weather we’ve been having, it’s the perfect time of the year to enjoy a barbeque and a few glasses of chilled rosé on a rooftop terrace. And […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guides

January 7, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Cheers to a cheeky glass of wine and discovering where it all started. With so many smells and tastes to choose from, it can be hard to make sure the choice of wine is the […]