Georgina Haacke, our Bordeaux Buyer, takes a closer look at the historical connection between Bordeaux and England, explaining how Claret came to be such a timeless staple at Christmas. Red Bordeaux has long been associated with fine dining, special occasions and, most of all, Christmas. Other wines try to stake their claim at the Christmas […]

Gusbourne Estate is one of England’s best-known wine producers, having been making wines from the Champagne varieties since the early 2000s. We visited the estate at the end of October for a first-hand look at the harvest. Photos by Krystian Krzewinski. Gusbourne Estate is located not far from the southern edge of Kent, just a 20-minute drive from the coast. We arrive on a glorious day in late October, and it’s easy to see why the […]

Each month, we turn the spotlight on a different wine that’s available to taste in our London Shop at 63 Pall Mall. For November, Ian Campbell has chosen a deliciously rich Vintage Port – just the thing on a dark autumn evening. 1970 Graham’s Vintage Port What is it? 1970 was “declared”, to universal acclaim, […]

Over a glass of wine, Jay Boberg and Jean-Nicolas Méo of Nicolas-Jay discuss their latest vintage, making wine in Oregon, and the parallels between winemaking and music. An American music executive and the heir to a Burgundian domaine may seem an unlikely duo, but Jay Boberg and Jean-Nicolas Méo have been producing hit after hit […]