This evening, the UK’s school children will be delightedly contemplating the long summer ahead. But, for many of us, our dream holiday isn’t yet possible. If you’re pining (or planning) for international travel, we have a bit of escapism at hand. Here, we talk with Adam Stebbings, of luxury wine travel company SmoothRed, about why […]

In the second instalment of our two-part series, Davy Żyw shines a light on Prosecco, Cava and English sparkling wine, exploring their cultural backgrounds and the factors that have led to their popularity. Prosecco has become particularly famous in recent years. Where do its strong cultural associations come from? If we start with Prosecco and […]

We speak to Davy Żyw, our Wine Buyer, about the rich and fascinating world of sparkling wine. In this first instalment of our two-part series, we explore the Champagne region, uncovering the reasons it produces such remarkable wines. What are the main methods used for making sparkling wine? The most important sparkling wines can be […]

The weather is getting warmer. The kitchen at No.3 St James’s Street is flooded with a plethora of the most vibrant-coloured and fresh ingredients. Here, our Head Chef Stewart Turner shares a few of his favourites for the table this summer; and Isabella Cameron, our wine specialist, selects delicious, summer-friendly bottles to match. Tomatoes Up […]