Category: Miscellaneous

The cocktail hour: Vermut & Tonic

So you’re not in Seville, Barcelona or Valencia. But – with a sunny spot in the garden, a holiday outfit, and the right drink in hand – you can at least imagine that you are, while you book a long awaited weekend away. Swap your G&T for a rosé Vermouth and tonic, and savour that […]

Your staycation guide: Tuscany

Don’t worry about passport control, luggage allowances and navigating Italian roads: plan instead for a superior staycation. Here’s our hit-list for bringing Tuscany to you, with what to read, watch, eat and listen to Switch the news for Pavarotti and pour a glass of something sensational as you start planning the ultimate staycation. You may […]

Your staycation guide: the South of France

Forget airline meals, waiting for your luggage or the queue for car rental, and get set for a seriously luxe staycation. Here’s our holiday hit-list, with everything you need to bring the South of France to you this summer Pack your imaginary suitcase, because we’re whisking you away to the South of France. Virtually, of […]

Bordeaux 2019: jet-set samples prove the vintage’s potential

Earlier this week, a handful of our team had the chance to taste the wines from the Rothschild stables – including both Mouton and Lafite. Our Wine Director Mark Pardoe MW explains what the no-expense-spared tasting reveals about the 2019 vintage One of the biggest challenges of this 2019 Bordeaux En Primeur campaign has been […]