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Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog
4d ago
It’s a chill, grey day in Germany’s Rheingau region, and winemaker Eva Fricke is holding court. Hanging onto her every word – and eagerly eyeing the wines awaiting us in the corner of the room – are wine-lovers from across the globe. We’re here to try something quite special, with flavours dating back 100 years ..read more
Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog
1M ago
With Burns Night approaching, thoughts turn to whisky, and a peated dram is the favoured choice for many. But what is peat, and how does it get into whisky? Barbara Drew MW digs in to find out. In the sometimes gloomy depths of winter, there are treats aplenty. Evenings spent close to the radiator, with ..read more
Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog
1M ago
Last autumn, we had the great fortune of visiting Campbeltown – the remote fishing town on the west coast of Scotland, and once the whisky capital of the world. With storm clouds gathering overhead, we sought refuge in the three remaining distilleries, delving deeper into the town’s fascinating history of decline and resurgence. Campbeltown. The ..read more
Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog
2M ago
Christmas feasting doesn’t have to end once the day itself is over. Here, Elisa De Luca describes the joys of using up Christmas leftovers and explains what she’ll be drinking with them. Leftovers are one of the best parts of Christmas, so much so that my family purposefully scales up our festive shopping list each ..read more
Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog
2M ago
Marta Rich works in our Digital Trading team. Every Christmas, she travels home to Washington D.C. to celebrate with her family. There is one tradition she looks forward to, most of all: the sharing of a magnificent cheeseboard, alongside delicious Champagnes. In my household, the Christmas season is centred around traditional dishes from my ..read more
Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog
2M ago
Serena Yeung is one of our Account Managers in Hong Kong. We were delighted to welcome her to London this autumn, and she joined our UK-based Account Managers on an En Primeur trip to Burgundy. Here she shares some of her reflections on her time spent in our St James’s office and in producers’ vineyards ..read more
Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog
2M ago
Victoria Bull from our Buying team has the pleasure of sourcing bottles from private collections – many of them astonishingly old. Uncorking them is a special moment, a delicate operation accompanied by bated breath and crossed fingers. But in the case of this 1945 vintage from Château Rauzan-Ségla, it was well worth the effort. How ..read more
Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog
2M ago
Ferdinand Billard, who works in our Digital Trading team, has a keen interest in making cocktails. Christmas is the perfect time for the cocktail to shine, and it takes centre stage in his family’s celebrations. He lets us in on some of his favourite festive cocktails. Surrounded by twinkling ornaments, the cold, crisp air, and ..read more
Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog
2M ago
Enjoying a glass of fine wine or a zippy cocktail on Christmas Day is an indulgent delight. Here, Alexandra Gray de Walden explains why these special moments can be shared and enjoyed at any time on 25th December. One of my favourite things about Christmas Day is how the world, seemingly, comes to a standstill ..read more
Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog
2M ago
The 2020 vintage is among the best in recent memory for white Burgundy, says Adam Bruntlett. In this report from the biannual Burgfest tasting, our Burgundy Buyer takes a closer look at the wines. Each autumn I spend around five weeks tasting the new Burgundy vintage from barrel. I’ll taste every single wine we buy ..read more