Category: Food & Wine

Tartiflette: the perfect match with Rhône red

The seasons may be turning, but there’s still time to squeeze in another hearty dish that will complement to the fruit and spice of a Rhône red. Tartiflette, French mountain cooking at its finest, is a comfort-food favourite of our chef Stewart Turner. This month, I thought I would take inspiration from our current en […]

Easter drinking (part 2): Rioja all the way

In search of some inspiring wines to drink over the coming long weekend, we asked a few staffers what they planned to enjoy. Observant readers will notice a trend emerging… Simon Field MW, buyer 2005 Vina Arana Reserva La Rioja Alta, £19.75 per bottle Arana is perhaps less known than its Rioja Alta siblings, Alberdi […]

Wine for the weekend: a taste of Spanish sunshine

As “homework” for his recent wine exam, Berry Bros. staffer Douglas Storer could be relied upon to have some excellent bottles on hand for tasting. This, one of his recent discoveries, is currently chilling in the fridge to mark the arrival of the weekend. I had my first taste of Albariño while holidaying with friends […]

Easter drinking: part one

The gathering of the clan is in the diary, the long Easter weekend awaits. But which wines are the perfect accompaniment to traditional roasts and a surplus of chocolate? We’ve been quizzing our staff to find out what they’ll be opening. First up with his suggestions is the Buying Team’s Nicholas Stewart. 2012 Felton Road, […]