Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog

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Wines for a Coronation weekend spread — Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog

We've put together an unofficial selection of Coronation wines to match the chosen recipes of King Charles III - perfect for the long weekend

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What to drink with lamb — Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog

Here are our tips for matching wine with lamb, while our friends at Farmison have prepared a recipe with Valentine's Day in mind

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Bordeaux 2022: vintage preview — Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog

We preview the 2022 vintage in Bordeaux with commentary from our Wine Director, Mark Pardoe MW, on the growing season, winemaking and the wines.

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Getting to know Burgundy — Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog

Charlie Geoghegan explains how his interest in Burgundy has grown over the years, with an ever increasing appreciation for its wines.

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Ageing Barolo: your questions answered — Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog

Barolo is growing in popularity, but how long should you age these powerful wines, and how can you tell what the future holds for them?

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First Growths - are they worth it? — Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog

In 1855 the wines of the left bank were “classified” on the orders of Napoleon III (who, incidentally spent some time in BBR’s St James’s cellars during his exile in the 1830s). This new classification was designed for the Exposition Universelle de Paris, at which the wines would be on display. The wines were ranked […]

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Bringing Barolo back: a history — Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog

This corner of Piedmont has never been as exciting as it is today. As we release our offering of 2016 Barolo, our Buyer traces the region’s evolution

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Wines fit for a king — Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog

Examining the wine list from Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation banquet in 1953, there are many similarities with the wines we still enjoy today. Ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III, Alexandra Gray de Walden examines which wines have stood the test of time since 1953 and those which may be seen at this year’s […]

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Pairing wine with cheese — Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog

In part four of our new series, food writer Susie Carter takes a look at how to successfully pair wines with key ingredients. In the run up to Christmas, she’ll be looking at the most harmonious partners on the cheeseboard. With such a wide range of flavours and textures among the different cheeses, it’s only […]

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All you need to know about Sherry — Berry Bros. & Rudd Wine Blog

On Monday the wine trade will convene for its annual Sherry tasting. Not wanting to miss out, we gave Berry Bros. & Rudd staffer (and paid-up Sherry enthusiast) Emily Monsell free rein to extol the finer points of Fino, Oloroso et al. Here’s her guide to appreciating this most under-rated style of wine. Mention that […]