Category: Miscellaneous

Delirious reflections on a sick bed

Assuming I come out of this one okay – cough! – I’ve always tried to put a positive spin on the annual bout of flu. It’s the body’s way of telling you to slow down (cowboy) or risk coming a cropper. Flu and other such afflictions (losing one’s Ashes for example) provide a natural boost […]

The Lafite phenomenon

The Wall Street Journal’s wine columnist, William Lyons, talks about the Lafite phenomenon and shares how you can drink like a King on the wage of a pauper. He is also joined by Director of Ch. Gruaud Larose, David Launay, to taste Ch. Gruaud Larose and Sarget de Gruaud Larose.

Warranted Behaviour from Berry Bros. & Rudd

If You Ask My Advice, Chapter 5, Absolute Corkers – A Wine Buff’s Bedside Book of Anecdotes and Funny Stories by Ned Halley Can wine merchants be trusted to give good advice? Some. Berry Bros. & Rudd, in my own happy experience, is among them. The firm is often called ‘the Queen’s wine merchant’ because […]

Top turkey and sensational stuffing

Stewart Turner, Head Chef at Berry Bros. & Rudd, reveals his secrets for the perfect turkey and fabulous stuffing. Top tips for turkey To keep your turkey lovely and moist, pipe a herb and garlic butter under the skin. Add some truffle oil and chopped truffle to the butter for a touch of class. Periodically […]