In the second instalment of our summer fine wine series, we asked three of our experts which bottles they’ll be savouring over the next couple of months. From a lush Meursault to a delicate Saumur Blanc, discover the wines which have inspired our team.  2018 Meursault, Benjamin Leroux, Burgundy   I remember the first time I […]

With picnic season upon us, we turned to our Head Chef Stewart Turner for inspiration and guidance on preparing a delicious spread. Discover Stewart’s simple picnic tricks, alongside a selection of summer-friendly bottles handpicked by our wine specialist Isabella Cameron. When planning a picnic, it’s important to start with good-quality ingredients. Most will be served as […]

Hambledon Vineyard are the makers of our Own Selection English wines. In late May, we visited their Hampshire vineyard to meet their winemakers and uncover the processes behind the wines.  Hambledon Vineyard lays claim to being England’s oldest commercial vineyard, dating back to 1952. It’s located in an idyllic part of Hampshire, less than half an hour from the South Coast.  The closest station […]

One hundred years ago, we received our smallest-ever wine order – a request to fit out a cellar for the Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House. In this article, first published in 1970, we recount how Francis Berry set about fulfilling this remarkable brief. Nearly half a century ago, Francis Berry was entrusted with a task that […]