Category: Food & Wine

Expert advice on visiting Bordeaux

This evening, the UK’s school children will be delightedly contemplating the long summer ahead. But, for many of us, our dream holiday isn’t yet possible. If you’re pining (or planning) for international travel, we have a bit of escapism at hand. Here, we talk with Adam Stebbings, of luxury wine travel company SmoothRed, about why […]

High summer ingredients and wine

The weather is getting warmer. The kitchen at No.3 St James’s Street is flooded with a plethora of the most vibrant-coloured and fresh ingredients. Here, our Head Chef Stewart Turner shares a few of his favourites for the table this summer; and Isabella Cameron, our wine specialist, selects delicious, summer-friendly bottles to match. Tomatoes Up […]

How I buy Bordeaux: Akiko Sakai shares her tips

In the second blog of our series, Account Manager Akiko Sakai tells us about her experiences buying – and drinking – Bordeaux, and the invaluable advice she’s been given along the way. Have you got a favourite bottle in your collection? It would have to be the 2011 Ch. Calon Ségur. The 2011 vintage was […]

Stewart Turner’s festive canapés

Our Head Chef Stewart Turner shares his favourite recipes for festive canapés – from fig and gorgonzola blinis to a classic prawn cocktail. They’re easy to make and sure to impress over the festive season. Our experts have selected their favourite wines to enjoy over Christmas. Find inspiration for the perfect accompaniment to your canapés […]