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All the latest news from Richard Brendon
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Meet Richard Brendon
We speak to Richard about how he started his business, his passion for regenerating master craftsmanship all over the world and where you'll find him if it's not in our London studio.
Meet Felicity Fowler, Head of JING Tea (UK, Europe & USA)
Meet Ben Branson, Founder of Seedlip
Top Dry January Cocktails from Seedlip
Christmas and New Year can often take their toll on us, as it seems like every day in December is a Friday. So consequently many of us turn to Dry January in the hope of repenting for of our festive sins. We teamed up with our favourite Non-Alcoholic spirit, Seedlip, to share with you the top 3 cocktails you should be drinking this month.
The Best 2020 Wedding Gift Guide
Now Christmas is behind us, we're casting our thoughts towards the next festivities of 2020: weddings (of which, I'm sure like us, you certainly have many of!)
Couples can be tricky to buy for, particularly those who seemingly have everything. Will you follow by their wedding list or can we lead you astray? We've curated a list to cover off the important categories, so we're certain you'll find something perfect to buy the newlyweds!
How to pair your Cider this Christmas with Jane Peyton
8 Wine Myths Debunked with Jancis Robinson and Food52
Do you need a different glass for different wines? Can you drink red wine with fish or white with meat? Is it true that only red wine needs decanting? What is the proper way to taste wine in a restaurant?
Who better to ask these questions to than world-renowned wine critic and our good friend, Jancis Robinson. During Jancis' World Atlas of Wine tour in the US earlier this year, she and Richard popped into Food52 to bust some of the biggest wine myths around.
The Best Christmas Cheese and Wine with Joe Fattorini
With Christmas now less than a month away, we can't help but start to think about what is going to feature on our Christmas cheese board this year. Better yet, which wines are we going to match them with?
We could think of anyone better than Wine Expert, Writer and Presenter of the Wine Show Joe Fattorini to recommend his cheese and wine pairings for a foolproof Christmas lunch. Like Joe, we will of course be using the "One Glass for Every Wine" Jancis Robinson wine glass, which comes in handy in such situations as we'll be tasting whites, reds and sweet wines!
What to buy a Whisky Lover this Christmas
The Best Christmas Gifts for a Gin Lover
We're mighty pleased that gin has found its way home and is now being distilled left, right and centre in London. We're sure the gin lover in your life feels the same, so we've pulled together the perfect gin gift guide, hand picked just for them.
Meet Rajat Parr, Sommelier, Winemaker, Author and Collector
"My greatest joy as a sommelier, winemaker, author, and collector, has been sharing the wines that excite me. But, it’s not just the wine itself that fascinates me – it’s also the process of how the wine was created. Every important wine has a strong sense of will behind it, and every serious winery shares a desire to find a deeper knowledge of their vineyards; to discover the beauty that lies within the balance between the grape, soil and microclimate."
