Category: Miscellaneous

No.3 magazine: Autumn/Winter 2024

We’re delighted to reveal the latest issue of our No.3 magazine, which explores the theme of “craft”. In this edition, we meet the coopers of Loch Lomond Distillery, discover how winemakers craft extraordinary expressions in extreme conditions, and explore Piedmont through the photographer’s lens.  Let me start by painting a specific picture. At Bodiam Castle […]

Loire wines and shellfish: Sancerre, sea and shrimp

Home to a selection of grape varieties producing widely diverse wine styles, the Loire is a dream region for food matching. Here, we explore some of its pairings for shellfish.   As one of the most diverse wine regions in France, possibly even Europe, the Loire has all manner of wine styles to please any […]

Picking sides

The question of “natural” wine is among the industry’s most contentious. Everybody has an opinion. But should we really consider wine in such polarised terms? Nick Kemball from our Events team doesn’t think so. I once heard someone joke that if you put five wine professionals in a room, you’ll end up with 10 opinions. […]

Japan: a constantly evolving market

Frédéric Cayuela is one of our Account Managers in Tokyo, having worked around the world in the wine trade for the last 12 years. Here, he shines a light on the Japanese market – what’s changed since he’s been based there, and what the future might hold.   My initial interest in wine began as […]