Month: November, 2024

Wines from Portugal: treasures of the Douro

The Douro valley is rightly known for its fortified wines. But its table wines are also well worth exploring, as Barbara Drew MW explains. When I mention Portugal as a wine-producing country, the reaction is invariably, “Ah yes, Port!” This is often followed by “Ooh, too sweet”, “too alcoholic”, or “not for me”. Those misconceptions […]

Celebrating Thanksgiving: a feast of food and wine

For centuries, Thanksgiving has been as big a celebration as Christmas in the USA – if not bigger. This year, we’re hosting our very own Thanksgiving dinner in the cellars of No.3 St James’s Street, celebrating the array of flavours and dishes that have become tradition across the pond. Whether you’ll be joining us, or […]

Asian flavours: what to eat and drink

Our team are full of delicious recommendations when it comes to pairing Asian flavours with wine. We asked our colleagues across our four Asia offices (Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Singapore) to share some of their favourite regional dishes and the bottles they’ll be uncorking alongside them. Warning: their recommendations will make you hungry.   […]

From London to Hong Kong

Joshua Friend is one of our Senior Account Managers, based in London. Earlier this year, he took the opportunity to work in our Hong Kong office for two months. He was warmly welcomed by our Hong Kong colleagues, with whom he shared many memorable meals and wonderful wines. “Fancy working in Hong Kong for a […]