Category: Miscellaneous

Wines fit for a king

Examining the wine list from Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation banquet in 1953, there are many similarities with the wines we still enjoy today. Ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III, Alexandra Gray de Walden examines which wines have stood the test of time since 1953 and those which may be seen at this year’s […]

Berry Bros. & Rudd then and now: logistics

As we celebrate our 325th anniversary this year, we’ve been looking at what has changed in those three centuries. Examining various parts of our business, we explore how things are different now and what we might see in the future.    In the first part of this series, Alexandra Gray de Walden looks at a […]

Keeping shop

  As we celebrate our 325th anniversary this year, we’ve been looking at what has changed in those three centuries. Examining various parts of our business, we explore how things are different now and what we might see in the future.    Originally published in 2017, this blog post from former Chairman Simon Berry looked […]

Made for food: the joys of Sherry

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 […]