In their first book, Dan Keeling and Mark Andrew – the duo behind Noble Rot – shed light on an industry which can be mystifying to the uninitiated. So, they take us on a journey into the landscapes and personalities behind Europe’s most famous (and lesser-known) wines.   Open Wine from Another Galaxy, and one of the first things you’ll see is a graphic illustration of a […]

This year’s limited-edition Good Ordinary Claret label has been created for us by artist Poppy Lennox, who works with paper, wood and thread. Here, we speak to her about her inspiration and process, and the experience of collaborating with Berry Bros. & Rudd Usually, you can tell quite a lot from an artist’s space – […]

Good Ordinary Claret. Beguilingly simple, it alludes to the dependable familiarity you’d expect from an old friend – while hinting, ever so subtly, that this wine is more than just ordinary.   Our everyday label depicts a timeless scene: our home at No.3 St James’s Street. It situates Good Ordinary Claret at the heart of our brand, in a corner of London which has long been associated with life’s good […]

This full-flavoured recipe delves into the veg patch’s sunniest corners to combine oversized courgettes and instantly evocative herbs with lusciously indulgent burrata. It’s a slice of late summer on a plate This simple starter comprises some of my favourite late-summer ingredients – and everything can be made in advance (so it’s perfect for easy entertaining). […]