Wine
Burgundy 2024 En Primeur Tasting
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 […]
Wines
Book Reviews
The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guides
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 […]
Wine
Exploring Europe’s Best Wine Regions
Wine has long been a favourite drink for many people to indulge in. With a wide variety of flavours to suit different palettes and various combinations, there is something for everyone to enjoy when it […]
Wine
Hosting for Wine-Lovers with Dietary or Sensitivity Needs
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 […]
Drinks
Berry Bros. and Rudd Wine and Spirits Shop
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 […]
Wine
EuroCave’s New Harmonie Wine Storage Collection
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 […]
Wine
Celebrating Ferrari Trento Wines at GAIA Mayfair
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 […]
Wine
Popular Portuguese Red Wine Porta 6
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 […]
Food
Idris Elba and Oysters
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 […]
Wine
Yorkshire Wine Trail
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 […]