Thankfully, the January sales have more to offer than just cut-price sofas. Here, Sara Guiducci, one of our fine wine account managers, makes her recommendations from the Berry Bros offering. From a good Chablis substitute to finding the best value on the Côte-Rôtie, there is plenty to tempt… 2012 Pago de Los Capellanes, Joven, Ribera del […]

In the midst of our Spain campaign (‘The Golden Route’) Berry Bros & Rudd’s Sara Guiducci reports on the remarkable influence France has had on the wines of Rioja. Rioja, with its rich winemaking culture that traces its history back to the Roman period, is steeped in history, and today’s producers are proud of their […]

In anticipation of the annual update from Jasper Morris MW, our Burgundy buyer, we have a sneak preview of his report. With 1,490 tasting notes, and the inside track on the issues facing the region, it really is essential reading… Special Report: Premox – the premature oxidation of white wines “Premature Oxidation, Premox – or indeed just […]

Simon Field, our buyer for Champagne, sheds a little light on what makes Growers’ Champagne such a beguiling prospect. The term Grande Marque does not lack for Gallic flair, and – as with many things of Gallic persuasion – it does not actually mean a great deal. In relation to Champagne, the ‘Marque’ (ie ‘brand’) […]