A closer look: our 2020 Provence rosé

The latest vintage of our Own Selection Provence rosé is here, made for us by Ch. la Mascaronne. Catriona Felstead, our Senior Buyer, takes a closer look at a delicious summer-friendly wine.   2020 Berry Bros. & Rudd Provence rosé What is it?  Our own-label Provence rosé is a dry, pale pink wine made from a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, […]

Northern Rhône: under the radar

With its world-class wines, winemakers and terroir, the Northern Rhône is an undisputed fine-wine hotspot. So why does it continue to fly under the radar, asks our Buyer Catriona Felstead MW. There are only a handful of regions across the globe that can be considered truly iconic in terms of tasting and understanding wine. Bordeaux, […]

Rhône 2019 En Primeur vintage report

Ahead of our Rhône 2019 campaign, Buyer Catriona Felstead MW explains why 2019’s tricky conditions – searing heat and limited rainfall – have delivered glorious, aromatic wines in the North and exceptional wines in the South. Northern Rhône After the intense, late-summer heatwave of 2018, the vines in the Northern Rhône were wonderfully refreshed by […]

Albariño: everything you need to know

As we release our first own-label Albariño, Buyer Catriona Felstead MW tells you everything you need to know about this fashionable grape When it comes to “trendy” grapes, Albariño is a rare case of one that has managed to transition from being a sommelier darling to an established name on the shelves of any self-respecting […]