Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre: the GSM blend

The blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre – or GSM – is a staple in the Rhône Valley and other warm climes. Here, we take a look at what makes it a recipe for success.   The so-called “Rhône” blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre — GSM —  is tried and tested in hot climates around […]

Tasting the Rhône

Our Rhône 2021 En Primeur offer is now live. As part of the launch, we held our Rhône tasting in the Cellars at No.3 St James’s Street last week. Here, Alexandra Gray de Walden shares her thoughts on the wines from this challenging vintage and discusses the real impact of climate change with the region’s […]

An island story: Tobermory’s 25-Year-Old

The Tobermory 25-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky is the third release in the distillery’s Hebridean Series. At its launch last week, Alexandra Gray de Walden discovered the delights this dram, the Tobermory Distillery and the Isle of Mull have to offer. A sense of place Tobermory Distillery is an institution steeped in history. Originally opened […]

Festive No.3 Gin cocktails over ice

Our No.3 London Dry Gin is one of our staple spirits at Berry Bros. & Rudd. Specially formulated around three flavour profiles of juniper, citrus and spice, it has been created as the backbone to any cocktail.  In the second part of our series, Alexandra Gray de Walden highlights two more deliciously festive No.3 Gin cocktails. […]