Rebecca Lamont has long had a penchant for the beautifully rich, silky wines of Ribera del Duero, a region located just south-west of Rioja in Northern Spain. It’s far lesser known than its famous neighbour, yet it produces powerful, long-lived wines of equally astonishing quality. Here, Rebecca tells us more about why these wines should […]

From the delicate, almond flavours of Fino to the slightly richer, nutty notes of Amontillado, Sherry wines are deliciously versatile and pair fantastically with food. Rebecca Lamont tells us more about this often-overlooked style of wine. I always champion the underdog, but I can be pragmatic too. If you told me there is only one wine […]

Is wine made by Nature or by Man? Is terroir – the vineyard environment – the prime influence? Or is it technique, in vineyard and cellar? In an extract from our Wine School’s introductory book Exploring & Tasting Wine, Rebecca Lamont explores. Why are vineyards where they are? Are they the best spots – or […]

Every lunchtime this week we’ll be posting tips and tricks from the experts to help you get more from your glassful. First up, head of Wine School Becky Lamont demystifies the art of wine tasting. It’s easy to be a good taster. Like anything (football, playing the flute, baking bread) the more you have a […]