Category: Miscellaneous

Our English Wine Walk: 100km for My Name’5 Doddie

On Thursday 19th September, 100 Berry Bros. & Rudd colleagues set off on a 100km walk, to raise £100,000 for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation – a charity very close to our hearts. Our Buyer, Davy Żyw – the inspiration behind the walk – details what happened over those three days. I write this sat in a […]

Spotlight on our new St Estèphe

Our new Own Selection St Estèphe comes from Château de Pez – a historic winery with a fast-growing reputation. Here, Bordeaux Buyer Georgina Haacke tells us more. What is it? Our 2020 St Estèphe is a new addition to our Own Selection. It has been made for us by Château de Pez, a property of […]

Cristal clear

From its early days as a royal favourite, Cristal has become something of a cult icon. Here, we explore how Louis Roederer’s prestige cuvée came to be – and why, beyond the regal favour and even assassination attempts, it is a truly exceptional Champagne. When you think of luxury Champagnes, which names pop to mind? […]

Behind the cellar door

Making wine might sound glamorous to you and me, but it’s a tough job. Here, former winemaker Ben Chan – now a member of our BBX team – recalls a typically non-stop day in the cellar. “Beep! Beep! Beep!” It must be 5am; it feels like I only closed my eyes a few seconds ago, […]