Wine Practical

Interview with Simon Berry

I had the opportunity to sit down for an informal chat with Simon Berry, Chairman of Berry Brothers & Rudd, the oldest wine merchant in London. Established in 1698, it continues under the management of the Berry and Rudd families.

The Lowly Grape

In this issue: Why is wine made from grapes and not from oranges?

Picnic and BBQ Time

Outdoor grilling evokes certain primordial tribal rituals. Family and friends gather around the fire to share the day’s hunt. The men show their bravery taming the wild fire to feed the women and their young! Well... our roles in society have evolved, and the tribe has invented civilization. The hunt is done at the local supermarket, and we’re all drinking wine, to start.

Bordeaux 2009 En Primeur

In case you haven’t heard, the 2009 Bordeaux en primeur campaign is in full swing. Most chateaux have posted prices for 2009 during June and July, 2010. This means that many wine merchants have set their prices and are matching them to the allocations they have received from the chateaux thru their negociants.