In the most recent instalment in our series on the vintages to enjoy this year, Edwin Dublin – Champagne Specialist and Assistant Manager of our London Shop – takes a look at the Champagnes that are shining now. Champagne has a heady number of styles to enjoy in 2015. Growers are still pushing the envelope, often using sustainable […]

As both Valentine’s Day and Easter approach, Peter Newton – chocolate afficionado and member of our Fine Wine team – considers the parallels between fine chocolate and fine wine. With Valentine’s Day and Easter fast-approaching, acquiring an appropriate box of chocolates is top of the shopping list; but, as a new trend sweeps the chocolate market, the old go-to […]

Following a trip Down Under, Katherine Dart MW, Buying Manager of our wholesale arm, ponders the exciting potential and remarkable appeal of Australia’s wine-scene. “The people are immensely likable— cheerful, extrovert, quick-witted, and unfailingly obliging…The food is excellent. The beer is cold. The sun nearly always shines. There is coffee on every corner. Life doesn’t […]

Select musical members of the wine trade have joined together to form Skin Côntact – the industry’s very own rock band – who will be performing a one-off event in aid of Wine Relief (the wine industry’s fundraising efforts for Comic Relief). We speak to our band member Anne McHale MW – backing vocalist, delightful diva and member of […]