Month: August, 2011

My Favourite Wine – Adrian Lancer

When I was asked to write about my favourite wine, I thought about all the many once in a lifetime wines I have had the pleasure of trying throughout almost a decade in the wine trade. However, I am a great believer in the fact that a wine is only as good as the context […]

Toast to the future

Having started a wine career with very little initial interest in wine it is quite hard to believe how much I have changed over the last 5 years.  With an obsession for food and hospitality and having always wanted to open a restaurant, I decided to try and grasp the wine basics before opening my […]

Say ‘Ciao!’ to Berrys’ new Chianti, plus the latest news on Italy’s 2011 vintage

Indeed it’s time to say ‘hi’ to  Berrys’ new Chianti, that  in the 2010 vintage comes to us courtesy of the fine Chianti Classico estate of Badia a Coltibuono. And to celebrate the occasion it’s even sporting a fresh new look; the crisp white label reflecting the bright vibrancy of the sapid Sangiovese fruit. Being […]

My Favourite Wine – Kate Janecek

One of the perks of working at Berry Bros. & Rudd is having the opportunity to learn about, and sometimes try, wines from all over the world. What’s so interesting about wine is that there are so many different styles that everyone can find one to suit their taste. Favourite wines are not just about […]