Riesling: a sticky past and racy future

This month Damian Carrington – Agency Director of Fields, Morris and Verdin – pays tribute to the Riesling grape, a varietal whose reputation has suffered in recent years, but produces exceptional wines both for sipping on their own and partnering food. There is a part of me that will forever remain a school boy, a trait […]

The best places to drink wine in London

As we approach a week during which the capital celebrates all things vinous, Damian Carrington – Agency Director of our wholesale arm, Fields, Morris & Verdin – lists a few of his favourite places to enjoy a glass of wine. With London Wine Week nearly upon us I thought I would share some of my […]

Don’t you (forget about me)

As the battle of Bordeaux 2014 en primeur commences, Damian Carrington – Agency Director of our wholesale arm, Fields, Morris & Verdin – reminds us not to forget about the ‘little guys’ from this lauded region. It isn’t often that one quotes a Simple Minds lyric in a title for the Berry Bros. & Rudd blog; […]

Dreaming of Châteauneuf-du-Pape

In the midst of Rhône 2013: En Primeur, Damian Carrington – Agency Director – allows his mind to escape the English weather and drift to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. On a cold, midweek morning, I think we can be excused a day dream or two on the way to work (or perhaps even – when no one is looking – at […]