Month: July, 2024

A day in the life of our educators

Our cellars at No.3 St James’s Street have been home to tastings, lunches and dinners for well over two decades. From introductory wine courses to exclusive events with some of the finest producers in the world, there is always something going on. But what does hosting such events actually involve? We spoke to two of […]

Adventures in your garden: South Africa

This summer, we’re taking you on a tour of some of our favourite wine regions via their cultural riches. Next stop: South Africa. For a country covering so much landmass, it is hardly a surprise that the climate in South Africa is diverse. Yet even within the narrow realm of the winelands, the variation in […]

Loose rules for a picnic

When it comes to picnics, there are few if any rules. Here, Charlie Geoghegan sets out why that’s a very good thing.  I love the ad hoc nature of a good picnic. With a dinner party, you’ve got timings and a plan and consequences if things go awry. Picnics are looser; the details are fluid, […]

Delving into Dom Pérignon

Centuries of history, tradition and critical acclaim have ensured Dom Pérignon is, today, one of Champagne’s most-loved premium brands. With its 2015 vintage now released, we spoke to Dom Pérignon’s Cellar Master, Vincent Chaperon, to find out more about the story and philosophies behind the iconic name. Dom Pérignon is one of Champagne’s most recognised names. Its […]