Category: Miscellaneous

Do you taste science or ‘terroir’ in the glass?

Demetri Walters MW ponders the question of whether it is the winemakers and their technology that dictate the flavours in your glass, or whether it’s really the ‘terroir’ that does the talking. The question of whether you’re tasting science or terroir in the glass is one of those subjects that demands attention. It is fascinating, […]

Vote for Berry Bros. & Rudd!

We are delighted to have been named as one of the finalists in the Wine Blog Awards 2014. Your vote could make us winners – and there’re just 24 hours left to vote… Voting for Berry Bros. & Rudd in the “Best Business Blog” is easy. Just go to the Wine Blog Awards page, wineblogawards.org, […]

Our summer competition: identify the wine region

This is just one of several spectacular images shot for our summer brochure by renowned photographer Jason Lowe. Can you guess the wine region pictured? Send us your answer for a chance to win a delicious bottle of barbecue red. With the weather forecast hotting up for the weekend, the barbecue-loving team members at Berry […]

How to serve your single malt

With Father’s Day this Sunday, no doubt many bottles of whisky will be unwrapped and sampled. But rather than serving yours with nothing more than a drop of water, Ronnie Cox, our spirits specialist, commends pouring it alongside your favourite pudding for a seriously delicious indulgence. Convention might guide you away from matching whisky and […]