Behind the scenes at Château d’Yquem

In late October 2021, we visited Château d’Yquem, the producer behind the world’s most famous sweet wine. What we discovered was a timeless tale of Sauternes winemaking, built on a vision spanning centuries. Photos by Krystian Krzewinski. Let us take you a few months back. October is drawing to a close, harvest is in its […]

Inside the timeless world of Château d’Yquem

In October 2021, we visited Château d’Yquem – the world’s most prestigious sweet wine producer – to meet their winemakers. Their story represents the latest chapter in Yquem’s long history. On the highest hill in Sauternes, in the south of the Bordeaux region, lies Château d’Yquem – the world’s most prestigious sweet wine producer. Its […]

Five minutes with Cara Gilbert from Tobermory Distillery

At the age of 27, Cara Gilbert is the youngest manager to take the helm at Tobermory. We catch up with her about her approach to whisky-making and what the future holds.   Can you tell us about your background and how you arrived at Tobermory?   I studied for an undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences, […]

Own Selection Spotlights: our Buyers’ favourites

Each bottle in our Own Selection range has been carefully sourced by our Buyers, in collaboration with our most trusted producers. This month, we’re turning the focus onto four of our Buyers’ favourite bottles, telling the story behind the wine or spirit.   Elegance and finesse  2018 Sonoma County Chardonnay by Ramey Wine Cellars  David and Carla Ramey have been making wine in the heart of […]