Ridge: the power of Zin

Ridge Vineyards might have made its name with Monte Bello, a Cabernet blend – but many wine lovers know it best for its expressions of California’s flagship grape, Zinfandel. A far cry from the blush bottles and sweet jammy styles that Zin might conjure, Adam Holden explains why these iconic wines are worth seeking out […]

What to drink with lamb

We asked Adam Holden from our Wholesale team – a man equally at home in the cellar and kitchen – for his tips on matching wine with lamb. Our friends at Farmison, meanwhile, have prepared a recipe that would make a fine feast for two

On the table: Typing Room

This month we sent Adam Holden out of his comfort zone, forcing him to abandon the city centre to seek out one of East London’s very best restaurants – Bethnal Green’s much-acclaimed Typing Room. There’s been a marked shift in the London food and drink scene in the last 10 years or so, a seemingly […]

Come fly with me

As many of us are boarding planes to more exotic destinations, eagerly savouring that first in-flight sip, Adam Holden explains how our palates change at altitude, and thus the essential considerations for on-board consumption. I like to have a glass of wine when I fly, perhaps even a couple. Well, actually, since you’re offering, just keep […]