Enjoying a glass of fine wine or a zippy cocktail on Christmas Day is an indulgent delight. Here, Alexandra Gray de Walden explains why these special moments can be shared and enjoyed at any time on 25th December. One of my favourite things about Christmas Day is how the world, seemingly, comes to a standstill. […]

Home to a selection of grape varieties producing widely diverse wine styles, the Loire is a dream region for food matching. Here, we explore some of its pairings for shellfish.   As one of the most diverse wine regions in France, possibly even Europe, the Loire has all manner of wine styles to please any […]

From its early days as a royal favourite, Cristal has become something of a cult icon. Here, we explore how Louis Roederer’s prestige cuvée came to be – and why, beyond the regal favour and even assassination attempts, it is a truly exceptional Champagne. When you think of luxury Champagnes, which names pop to mind? […]

After opening the doors to our new Spirits Shop this spring, we pause to look back on a rich history of bottling spirits at Berry Bros. & Rudd. If we cast our minds back in time, and think of spirits in England, images of Hogarth’s Gin Lane might spring to mind. Or perhaps, Cornish rum […]