Berrys' Wine Blog
Tasting the 2022 vintage from the Rhne Valley | Mark As Read |
We recently opened our cellars for an En Primeur tasting of the latest vintage from the Rhne 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 […]
Three women over three centuries | Mark As Read |
To celebrate International Womens 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 […]
Guidalberto: a rising star of Bolgheri | Mark As Read |
Tenuta San Guidos Guidalberto is an exceptional wine and a wonderful expression of its legendary Bolgheri terroir. Now, justifiably, its being celebrated in its own right, rather than compared to others that came before it. We spoke to Priscilla Incisa della Rochetta, the third-generation face of Tenuta San Guido, about how and why […]
Behind the scenes: crafting the latest vintages of our sparkling wines | Mark As Read |
We recently visited Hambledon Vineyard to witness the craft process behind our upcoming Own Selection sparkling wines. Discover how the latest vintages of our Own Selection English Sparkling Wine and Own Selection English Sparkling Ros have been made. Its a drab winter day at Hambledon Vineyard in Hampshire. The vines are stripped bare, skeletal [...
Domaine Jean-Nol Gagnard: its complicated | Mark As Read |
Can it be that it was all so simple then?Caroline Lestim has spent the past three decades making life complicated for herself and the wines from her family domaine in Chassagne-Montrachet have never been better Caroline Lestim wasnt expecting visitors until this afternoon. Its just gone 9am and shes got a lot on her […]
Bottles to gift and share for Lunar New Year | Mark As Read |
The turning of the lunar year is one of the most important celebrations in the Asian calendar, calling for special gifts that embody good fortune and luck. With the Year of the Dragon upon us, Jacky Cheng from our Hong Kong office suggests five bottles that are guaranteed to delight your loved ones. Lunar New […]
Domaine Faiveley: big and small | Mark As Read |
In 18 years, Ive never seen the cellar this full, says Erwan Faiveley as he shows us around. The 2022 and 2023 vintages here have been generous. Erwan was just 25 years old when he took over the family firm. He doesnt look a lot older now than he did back then. A little less hair, perhaps, but he has kept a bright, youthful air about him.
Burgundy 2022 En Primeur: tasting the vintage | Mark As Read |
In January, we hosted our Burgundy 2022 En Primeur tasting. Alexandra Gray de Walden takes us behind the scenes. On a cold and frosty yet beautifully bright January morning, over 60 wine producers from Burgundy made their way to Lindley Hall for our Burgundy 2022 En Primeur tasting. It was charming to see so […]
Old friends | Mark As Read |
Christmas is thetime for special wines and spirits. It may be a platitude, but what truly makes them special comes down to our memories. A bottle neednt be grand to become an old friend one of those familiar names that returns every Christmas, taking you by the hand and guiding you gently back in time. […]
Wishlist wines for Christmas | Mark As Read |
Ask any wine lover what their cellar would look like if money was no object, and theyll likely be able to reel off a wish list from memory. In many cases, these will be truly outstanding bottles, not just for their rarity and quality, but for the memories and personal sentiments they inspire. We spoke […]
Own Selection Pauillac: a delicious festive wine | Mark As Read |
If youre looking for a reliably delicious Claret to enjoy around the Christmas table, our Own Selection Pauillac is perfect for the task. Olly Hallworth from our Buying team has a particular soft spot for it too. Here, he tells us more about one of his favourite Christmas wines. 2020 Berry Bros. & Rudd […]
Berry Bros. & Rudd then and now: Christmas | Mark As Read |
As we celebrate our 325th anniversary this year, weve been looking at what has changed in those three centuries. Examining various parts of our business, we explore how things are different now and what we might see in the future. In the final part of this series, Edwin Dublin, Manager of our London Shop takes […]
Why Ribera del Duero is perfect for Christmas | Mark As Read |
Rebecca Lamont has long had a penchant for the beautifully rich, silky wines of Ribera del Duero, a region located just south-west of Rioja in Northern Spain. Its far lesser known than its famous neighbour, yet it produces powerful, long-lived wines of equally astonishing quality. Here, Rebecca tells us more about why these wines should […]
Earth, fire and smoke: a journey to Islay | Mark As Read |
Earlier this year, we visited Islay in the Inner Hebrides. Here, the spirits are peat-smoked, taking on deliciously pungent flavours that are proving increasingly popular among whisky-drinkers. Islay's star is firmly on the rise but what do the locals think about it all? Reaching the remote shores of Islay, for many whisky-lovers, is a […]...
Listen to our festive recommendations | Mark As Read |
The Christmas season calls for extra special bottles that your guests and loved ones will remember in years to come. When it comes to finding such bottles, we know it can be hard to know where to start. So, this year, we asked a handful of our experts to share their top recommendations on what […]
Sonoma Chardonnay for festive celebrations | Mark As Read |
The holiday season is fast approaching, signalling a time for celebration and hearty indulgence. While Champagne and Claret are classic choices, everyone needs a delicious, versatile white to complete the picture. Our Own Selection Sonoma Chardonnay is perfect for the task a pleasure to drink alongside everything from sizzling potatoes to roast tu...
The Loire Valley: a rising star | Mark As Read |
This November, were championing the oft-underrated wines of the Loire Valley. Here, our Buyer Adam Bruntlett reflects on this rising star of a region, and explains what makes it so special While I may spend most of my time in Burgundy, the Loire Valley is perhaps where my heart lies. In fact, my first buying […]
Cocktails fit for a king | Mark As Read |
We celebrated our 325th anniversary this year. For over one-third of that time, weve produced iterations of whats now known as The Kings Ginger: our famed ginger liqueur. Fiery, warming and spiced, its an excellent choice for winter and, as we find below, its also versatile enough to work well in a variety of […]
Starting from Scratch: the birth of British rum | Mark As Read |
Rural Hertfordshire is not exactly the rum capital of the world, but that hasnt stopped Doug Miller. Here, the founder-distiller at Scratch Distillery shares his story. You want to make rum in Britain? The steely-eyed tax inspector glanced up from my distillery business plan. Weve never had a rum application before. Is it made […]
A day to celebrate | Mark As Read |
We are delighted to announce that the iconic Hambledon vineyard a true piece of British heritage, established in 1952 is now part of the Berry Bros. & Rudd and the Symington families. The bid to acquire Hambledon was a joint venture between us and Symington Family Estates. The Symingtons have been Port producers […]
Wines and spirits to enjoy on Bonfire Night | Mark As Read |
Bonfire Night is one of autumns glittering highlights. Delicious wines and warming seasonal cocktails are a must because whats in your glass should be every bit as spectacular as the skies above. Bonfire Night has always been one of my favourite occasions of the year. By now, were in the thick of autumn: the […]
A tale of two distilleries | Mark As Read |
We recently visited two of Fife's leading distilleries – one founded in 1763, the other in 2014. As time has passed, how much has really changed in Scotch whisky distilling? Siggi Gunnlaugsson, one of our Account Managers, reports. After a lumbering journey to Scotland aboard the Caledonian Sleeper in early August, our first scheduled visit [...
Lafite for the future | Mark As Read |
Chteau Lafite Rothschild has a storied history, but the women running it are decidedly future-focused, says Sarah Adwalpalkar. Here, she reports from a day on the ground at this Pauillac First Growth. Its an early spring morning in March 2023 and were rolling through the gates of Chteau Lafite Rothschild. The sun glints off the […]
Lindores Abbey: the spiritual home of Scotch whisky | Mark As Read |
It was founded in 2017; its a baby among Scotch whisky distilleries. How, then, does whisky production at Lindores Abbey predate all others? Lindores Abbey Distillery, built in 2017, sits nestled in a shallow valley just outside Newburgh in Fife. Overlooked by the image of the bear and ragged staff (an emblem of the Earls […]
What were drinking | Mark As Read |
At Berry Bros. & Rudd, our colleagues are passionate about the wines and spirits that we sell. We recently asked our team to tell us about the bottles theyve been enjoying lately; from age-worthy Beaujolais to fruit-forward Crmant de Limoux, heres what were drinking. From Bordeaux to Bourgueil 2019 Bourgueil, Jour de Soif, Gauthier, Domaine [...
Going solo: single cask whiskies | Mark As Read |
The Scotch whisky industry has been built on a bedrock of blends. Yet single cask bottlings are becoming more prevalent. Barbara Drew MW explains what single casks are, and why theyre so special. Whisky, its said, is about the art of the blend. Around 90% of all Scotch whisky is blended whisky and there is […]
Provence ros for rain or shine | Mark As Read |
Refreshing, bone-dry ros is often associated with sunny al fresco feasts. But Victoria Bull from our Buying team believes a bottle of our Own Selection Provence Ros is equally delicious huddled with a good friend under an umbrella. Below, she tells us more about why our ros is one of her firm favourites and […]
La Place de Bordeaux: a world of wine in our cellars | Mark As Read |
Recently, we welcomed over 40 producers to our cellars for a unique customer tasting. They came from all corners of the fine wine world, from Chile to New Zealand and many places in between. Their wines are currently being sold via La Place de Bordeaux. Below, youll find a few highlights from the tasting, […]
Our 325 Ride | Mark As Read |
Earlier this month, a 36-strong peloton of colleagues, producers and friends took on an extraordinary challenge: cycling 325 miles to Champagne, to raise 325,000 for My Name'5 Doddie. Here, we hear from the brains behind the ride and our Buyer, Davy yw, on the reasons behind the ride and the challenges they faced day-to-day on […]
Daftmills 15-Year-Old | Mark As Read |
Daftmill Distillerys production is famously limited to around 100 casks of Scotch whisky per year. Alexandra Gray de Walden investigates the buzz ahead of the next limited-edition release from this Lowland distillery. Brothers Francis and Ian Cuthbert were farmers long before they became distillers. Making whisky plays second fiddle to the year-rou...
Cycling to Champagne | Mark As Read |
In just two days, a team of riders will start a gruelling journey: cycling 325 miles, over four days, from London to Champagne. The team, made up of our colleagues and producers, will be headed by our Chair Lizzy Rudd – and is aiming to raise 325,000 for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation as a […]
Non-vintage Champagne: a new style? | Mark As Read |
Almost every wine, regardless of region or brand name, has a year on the label the vintage. This is the year the grapes were grown, and those four numbers contain a multitude of information: whether the spring was cold, with frost, leading to a small harvest; whether the summer had heat spikes, resulting in […]
Alsatian delights: Hugel et Fils | Mark As Read |
We recently had the great fortune of sampling a line-up of exquisite wines of this Alsatian icon. Here, we paint a brief picture of what you can expect from Hugel et Filss stunning "noble wines. Hugel is one of the oldest wine estates in the Alsace region of Eastern France. The winery was founded in […]
Alternative white wines | Mark As Read |
Some white wines can truly be counted as household names. Stalwarts of many a wine rack, these have reached all corners of the globe, and are tried-and-tested favourites. Yet venture outside the familiar confines of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc, and there are real treasures to be found. Here, weve brought together some of […]
Domaine du Gringet: a jewel from Savoie | Mark As Read |
Today sees the launch of a range of wines from both a producer and grape variety which are new to our portfolio. Catriona Felstead MW introduces Domaine du Gringet until now, a well-kept secret of the Savoie. On a Friday in January this year, I found myself standing, ankle-deep in snow, in one of […]
Berry Bros. & Rudd then and now: building a legacy | Mark As Read |
As we celebrate our 325th anniversary this year, weve been looking at what has changed in those three centuries. Examining various parts of our business, we explore how things are different now and what we might see in the future. In the third part of this series, Family Business Director (and Rudd family member) Edward […]
Own Selection Zinfandel: a versatile red | Mark As Read |
With its notes of wild berry fruit, chocolate and vanilla spice, our delicious Zinfandel is a fantastic choice for summer barbecues. Delve into the back story behind the wine and discover a few of our favourite food-matches for summer feasting. Our Own Selection Zinfandel is made for us by the illustrious Ridge Vineyards, one […]
What red wines should you drink this summer? | Mark As Read |
Warm summer days call for a glass of something chilled. While white or ros wines might be an obvious choice, some red wines also respond well to a short stint in the fridge or an ice bucket – making them ideal for summer drinking. We explore why you should consider chilling red wine here. Say […]
Glass: an industry thats starting to flex? | Mark As Read |
Our inaugural Sustainability Forum in June considered the prospects of a carbon-free glass industry. Barbara Drew MW examines the arguments and debates how much still needs to be done. After a lively panel discussion spanning Bordeaux to the Barossa valley, digging into sustainable ways of working in the vineyard, youd be forgiven for thinking a [&...
Bordeaux 2022 En Primeur tasting | Mark As Read |
As part of our Bordeaux 2022 En Primeur offer, we brought 400 customers and almost 60 producers together for a tasting of both the new wines and some older vintages. Alexandra Gray de Walden reports on how the evening unfolded. On Tuesday 11th July, The Royal Horticultural Societys Lindley Hall played host to our […]
Wines to pair with barbecues | Mark As Read |
Many will be firing up their barbecues over the coming months. However, the question of which wines to enjoy alongside them can be a tricky one. Here, we delve into which wines work best with barbecued foods, and why. Nothing captures the spirit of summer quite like a barbecue. Barbecues bring together a cacophony of […]
Bringing nature into the conversation | Mark As Read |
In late June, we invited a number of our producers to London to our inaugural Sustainability Forum. In the gleaming rooms of the BAFTA building, we gathered to discuss ideas around sustainability in the wine industry. Here, we bring you the highlights from a morning packed with insight and inspiration. Built on 325 years […]
Graci: finding an equilibrium on Etna | Mark As Read |
Etna is an astoundingly unique winemaking region, subject to extremities of climate found nowhere else in the world. Yet as Alberto Graci explained at our inaugural Sustainability Forum last week these challenges dont discourage winemakers here from efforts to protect the environment; rather, they encourage them. A volcano needs to erupt just onc...
A finger to the wind: changes | Mark As Read |
As we celebrate our 325th anniversary, we asked industry specialists to consider the future of wine and spirits. Here, we reflect on some of the changes that theyd like to see. Its impossible to predict the future, even for a 325-year-old wine and spirit merchant. Perhaps the only sure thing is change itself. And for […]
A finger to the wind: optimism | Mark As Read |
As we celebrate our 325th anniversary, we asked industry specialists to ponder the potential changes to come for the wine and spirits industry. Here, we examine their causes for optimism, looking ahead. Between rising duty, increasing weather extremes and wildfires, it can be hard to view the wine and spirits industrys future optimistically. ...
Experiments in English sparkling wine | Mark As Read |
Having planted its first vines in 2004, Gusbourne is a stalwart of the English wine world. Renowned for its vintage sparkling wines, Gusbournes winemakers continue to experiment with new techniques and ideas. Here, Alexandra Gray de Walden delves into this Kentish Aladdins cave of yeasts, tanks and latitude. The quiet country lanes of Kenardington ...
Berry Bros. & Rudd then and now: the role of the merchant | Mark As Read |
As we celebrate our 325th anniversary this year, weve been looking at what has changed in those three centuries. Examining various parts of our business, we explore how things are different now and what we might see in the future. In the second part of this series, Henrietta Gullifer explores the role of the merchant […]
Of Kentish tales and sparkling wines | Mark As Read |
We recently visited the vineyards of Gusbourne to meet old friends and taste new wines. In glorious spring sunshine, we delved into the estates storied past and discussed what the future might bring. Here, we take you behind the scenes at one of Englands most exciting fine wine producers. We drive through quaint, red-bricked villag...
No.3 magazine: celebrating 325 years | Mark As Read |
The latest issue of our No.3 magazine celebrates our 325th anniversary a milestone year in our history. Exploring the theme of generations, this new edition delves into some of the key themes that will shape the future of fine wine and spirits. In 1698, a woman known only as the Widow Bourne opened a […]
White Burgundy: an early summer treat | Mark As Read |
If youre looking for a reliably delicious, everyday wine to see you through the summer months, our White Burgundy is just the ticket. Refreshing and elegant, its a fine match for light, summery dishes but its quite the treat by itself too. Scroll down to discover some simple food matches that will pair beautifully with […]
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