A peated dram is the favoured choice for many whisky-lovers. But what is peat, and how does it get into whisky? Barbara Drew MW digs in to find out. In the sometimes gloomy depths of winter, there are treats aplenty. Evenings spent close to the radiator, with a good book. Hot chocolate after a brisk […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]