This spring, we’re turning the spotlight onto four of our Own Selection bottles that are perfect for seasonal sipping. In this short audio clip, we take a closer look at 2020 Pinot Noir from Greystone Wines in New Zealand. 2020 New Zealand Pinot Noir by Greystone Wines “The relatively cool climate here has given us a wine that’s very perfumed and fresh, with great purity. It’s got this lovely soft, light, fruit character, but with good grip. Very elegant and smooth, it’s really delicious with a range of dishes, from red pepper pasta to baked salmon in a Chinese barbecue sauce.” The 2020 New Z ..read more

We’re delighted to reveal the latest issue of our No.3 magazine, which explores the theme of “journeys”. In this edition, we embark on a variety of journeys, from charting the voyage of the Malbec grape across the globe, to the unknown adventure of artificial intelligence.  What does the idea of a journey mean to you? Perhaps it conjures images of mud-caked hiking boots, rucksack packed with a Thermos and sandwiches. Or the first day embarking on a challenging new qualification, armed with a fresh notebook and sharpened pencils. Perhaps it’s the thrill of new technology, buoyed by the op ..read more

We’re delighted to offer a range of fine sakes in our new Spirits Shop at No.1 St James’s Street. But to call it a spirit (or wine) would be misleading. Sake is a distinct category with its own rich heritage, and its own unique flavour spectrum. So, if you’re new to sake, dive into a brief introduction below. Sake has an ancient history spanning 2,500 years – as old as rice cultivation in Japan. The first written record of Japanese sake consumption comes from a Chinese document in the 3rd century AD stating: “People in Japan drink sake. They drink it in groups when they are mourning.” &n ..read more

Scotch whisky distillery Tomatin produces a beautiful and delicate single malt whisky, which is incredibly approachable. For one week a year, they also produce a whisky made with very lightly peated barley, called Cù Bòcan. It is this spirit that forms the base of Creations, a series of releases showcasing different aspects of their whisky by using different finishing barrels. But how does finishing work? Whilst enjoying and finishing a bottle of whisky might be easy, finishing as an ageing process is an art that requires lots of considerations. Barbara Drew MW delves into them below.&nb ..read more

This spring, we’re turning the spotlight onto four of our Own Selection bottles that are perfect for seasonal sipping. In the first of our mini audio series, Ben Chan from our BBX team tells us why the 2020 Mosel Riesling is a firm favourite of his. 2020 Mosel Riesling Kabinett by Selbach-Oster “The 2020 Mosel Riesling is one of my favourite Own Selection wines. Selbac-Oster have been based in the Mosel for 400 years. They make classic wines with excellent fruit purity, with lots of fresh citrus fruits and green apple. They’re good occasion wines, so a bottle of this would be nice with a picn ..read more

Spring is here. The trees are thickening with blossom and the evenings are ever lighter, calling for a wine with an energy to match. Our Own Selection Chablis is delicious for spring evenings, and quite a treat when paired with a variety of dishes.   As the evenings lighten, I find myself craving lighter wines too. There is a palpable lift as we leave winter behind us. The gasp of magnolias, unspooling blooms of wisteria, the evening light on the Thames. There is so much brightness in the air, and yet, it is still crisp and cool. Perhaps illogically, I find myself gravitating to win ..read more

George Turner, our Spirits Shop Manager We’re delighted to open the doors to our new dedicated Spirits Shop this spring. Our store is staffed by passionate experts who live and breathe fine spirits, always on the hunt for the rare, the exceptional or the funky. Let us introduce you to our team.   George Turner   Spirits Shop Manager   What comes to mind when I think spirits? It would be easy to romanticise about a warming smoky dram from Islay, the creamy roundness of Tequila, the rich diversity of rum, or the refreshing fervour of gin. But rather than any one sty ..read more

Vineyards in the Northern Rhône. Despite climatic challenges, the Rhône’s talented winemakers continue to produce excellent fine wines here. But where should one start? Here, Alexandra Gray de Walden finds out.     In terms of collecting wine, the Rhône has previously languished in the shadows of regions like Bordeaux and Burgundy. As the Rhône’s wines are (honestly) able to give “the two Bs” a run for their money, it’s high time we all made some room for Rhône in our cellars. I put this to our Wine Director, Mark Pardoe MW, ahead of our Rhône 2022 En Primeur offer. Why should e ..read more

We recently opened our cellars for an En Primeur tasting of the latest vintage from the Rhône Valley. Across the range, the wines showed great promise for the long term. Below, we delve into just a few highlights from a fantastic vintage.  In early March, we welcomed almost 30 producers to our cellars for a tasting of the 2022 vintage from the Rhône Valley. Across our cellars, the wines – of which there were over 100 – were split into Northern Rhône and Southern Rhône.  In the north, the Syrah grape reigns supreme, reaching its (very steep) zenith in the villages of Côte-Rôtie, Herm ..read more

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we wanted to share the stories of three significant women in our history. Each one has played a huge part in forming the Berry Bros. & Rudd we see today. Here, Alexandra Gray de Walden introduces them.   With the word “Bros.” in our company name, people are often surprised to discover that our history starts, in fact, with a woman. While very little is known about the Widow Bourne, she was clearly important enough for her reputation to outlive that of her husband (unusual for the period) and the inevitable passing of time. What we do know, howe ..read more