In their first book, Dan Keeling and Mark Andrew – the duo behind Noble Rot – shed light on an industry which can be mystifying to the uninitiated. So, they take us on a journey into the landscapes and personalities behind Europe’s most famous (and lesser-known) wines.   Open Wine from Another Galaxy, and one of the first things you’ll see is a graphic illustration of a […]

Hubert de Billy is the great-great-grandson of Pol Roger, one of the few family-owned Champagne Houses and a perennial favourite in the UK. We caught up with him before the confinement in France to discuss history, philosophy, gastronomy and more besides. On ties to Champagne “My destiny to work in the Champagne industry was confirmed […]

We recently asked our team a simple question: “what are you drinking these days?” Here, five of our colleagues from across the business give us their personal recommendation. A charming Californian Chardonnay 2018 Berry Bros. & Rudd, Sonoma County Chardonnay by Ramey Wine Cellars Having previously spent some time in the US, my impression had […]

As we launch our Vesper Martini, we speak with Alessandro Palazzi, the legendary manager of Dukes Bar manager, about what it means to him to work in this special corner of St James’s Charismatic bar manager Alessandro Palazzi was intoxicated by the history and atmosphere of St James’s long before he worked at Dukes Bar. […]