Sophistication, integrity and style. The qualities needed to make a Kingsman are not dissimilar to those required of our London Dry Gin. And, in honour of our role in Kingsman: The Golden Circle, we’ve created a limited-edition, 49 percent ABV No.3 London Dry Gin – and a signature serve inspired by the film’s events. Created by our […]

Italy has over 800 indigenous grapes. Escape a Pinot Grigio rut with one of these lesser-known varieties Vermentino You might know Vermentino, but it’s worth keeping an eye out for it under its pseudonyms, Favorita and Pigato. The aromatic white grape’s origins are much debated. Some believe its name derives from vermene, a Piedmontese word […]

Italy’s vinous diversity is matched by its equally eclectic cuisine: each region has its own cultural identity, with a local dish that is guaranteed to match the fruit of neighbouring vines. Here are a few to try… Marche Le Marche, located on central Italy’s Adriatic coast, is less touristy than its flashy western neighbours, Tuscany […]

Why does a typical French wine label not name the grape variety, like wines from Australia, the USA or Chile? Here – in an extract from our introductory book Exploring & Tasting Wine – we explain a little about French wine law The red wines from Chinon and Bourgueil are made from Cabernet Franc but […]