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Tag Archives: Berry Bros & Rudd
Berry Bros. & Rudd: Britain’s Oldest Wine and Spirit Merchant (CheapOair)
Berry Bros. & Rudd is Britain’s oldest wine and spirit merchant. A supplier to the Royal Family since the reign of King George III, historic customers have included Lord Byron, William Pitt the Younger and the Aga Khan. While Berry … Continue reading
Posted in CheapOair, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine
Tagged berry bros, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, cheapoair, chris osburn, London, st james's, st james's palace, tikichris, wine, wine shop
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Good Stuff
Bad stuff: I’m missing a close friend’s birthday bash because I’m too ill (hacking cough, nasal congestion, achy joints, general fatigue) to go out and I’m not sure if I’m going to be well enough to participate in a couple of … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, Georgia, Good Stuff, London, Movies, Video, Wine
Tagged 2008 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, alfie dennen, artsadmin, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, bourdeaux, bourdeaux 2011, caledonian park, caledonian park clock tower, chris osburn, En Primeur, good stuff, graves, MARIA ARCEO, maria jose arceo, panda go panda, sweatshop, the walking dead, tikichris, wine, zombie
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London Food & Drink News: 26 April 2012 (Londonist)
Hops, cobnuts, festivals, port, the world’s best restaurant and more – a delicious round up of London’s food and drink news … London Food & Drink News: 26 April 2012 Londonist, 26 April 2012 Photo/tezzer57
Posted in Beer, Chocolate, Drink, Food, London, restaurants, Shopping, Wine
Tagged A TASTE OF NOMA AT CLARIDGE'S, ale, beer, Berry Bros & Rudd, cheese, CHEESE & WINE FESTIVAL, chocolate, chris osburn, CLARIDGE'S, cobnuts, Demarquette Fine Chocolates, DIAMOND JUBILEE, GRAHAM'S 1952 TAWNY, Hurstwood Farms, London, LONDON HOP SHOOT FESTIVAL, Londonist, noma, OLD TAWNY PORT, port, René Redzepi, southbank, tikichris, wine
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Wine of the Month: 2010 Sancerre Blanc, André Dezat
Forgive that off colour staining on the label in the above pic, but I was cooking while quaffing and thoroughly enjoying both when a bit of sauce splashed out onto the bottle of this 2010 Sancerre blanc … this crisp, … Continue reading
Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged 2010, 2010 Sancerre Blanc André Dezat, André Dezat, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, chris osburn, Drink, french wine, Loire Sauvignon Blanc, London, sancerre, Sancerre Blanc, tikichris, white wine, wine, Wine of the Month, wine of the moth, wotm
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Wine of the Month: 2010 La Cadène, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Domaine Chaume Arnaud
A mostly good but very long week rolled up to a quiet Friday night at home. Having this Côtes du Rhône white in the fridge was a relief. A simple but satisfying mozzarella salad, some taramosalata on toast and a … Continue reading
Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged beaujolais, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, biodynamic, chris osburn, cotes du rhone, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Domaine Chaume Arnaud, Drink, french wine, London, tikichris, white wine, wine, Wine of the Month, Wine of the Month: 2010 La Cadène, wine of the moth, wotm
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Wine of the Month: 2010 Berrys’ Argentina Malbec, Pulenta, Mendoza
Valentine’s Day came late at tikichris towers this year. A week late actually, on Pancake Day. So maybe next week I’ll get around to doing a little pancake flipping in honour of the belated celebration. Until then, I bring you … Continue reading
Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, Food, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged 2010 Berrys' Argentina Malbec, ARGENTINE, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, chris osburn, London, MALBEC, mayfair, Mendoza, Pulenta, red wine, st james's, SW1, tikichris, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Wine of the Month: 2007 Château Marsau, Côtes de Francs
I love it when one blog post segues nicely into another. In this case my recipe review of Marcus Wareing’s cheeseburgers presented a tasty excuse to pop open this month’s WOTM, 2007 Château Marsau, Côtes de Francs. Best enjoyed with food, … Continue reading
Wine of the Month: 2010 Berrys’ Chianti, Badia a Coltibuono, Tuscany
Yes, I’m well aware that it’s been more than a year and a half since my last WOTM review. Hey, just trying to live life these days sometimes gets in the way of trying to live the good life – … Continue reading
Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Christmas, Drink, Food, London, Shopping, Thanksgiving, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged 2010, 2010 Berrys' Chianti, Badia a Coltibuono, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, chianti, chris osburn, christmas, italian, London, organic wine, red wine, SW1, SW1A 1EG, thanksgiving, tikichris, tuscan, Tuscany, un-oaked, wine, Wine of the Month, wine review, wotm
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Good Stuff
Remember my last “Good Stuff” post? That was published just over a month ago. Lots more stuff’s been happening since then. And the wonderful thing is that most that stuff’s been good stuff. So, as with that last post back … Continue reading
Posted in Drink, england, Food, Good Stuff, London, restaurants, Travel, Wine
Tagged A LA CRUZ, Anteprima, ARGENTINE STEAK, ASADOR, berheim wheat whiskey, Berry Bros & Rudd, bianco basilicata, carbone, chris osburn, DELFINA, drag racing, fiano, good stuff, lagavulin, NATURAL WINE, pedro almodovar, piquentum terre 9, santa pod, the skin i live in, tikichris, whiskey, whisky, WHISKY EXCHANGE, WHISKY SHOW, wine tasting, wines of croatia
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Wine! But Where to Buy it?
Whether thirsting for something from Rioja, Mendoza or Mosel, something high end and unique or cheap-n-cheerful, to wow a host or treat a guest, there’s a plethora of options, often to a bewildering extent. Choosing the right wine for the … Continue reading
Wine of the Month: 2009 Juliénas, Les Paquelets, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Eve & Michel Rey
This month’s pick is a flavourful number! Available from Berry Bros & Rudd for £15.50 per single bottle, 2009 Juliénas, Les Paquelets Vieilles Vignes, Domain Eve & Michel Rey is a feisty Beaujolais demanding of taste bud attention. Dark and … Continue reading
Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged 2009 Juliénas, beaujolais, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, chris osburn, Domaine Eve & Michel Rey, Les Paquelets, London, pouilly fuisse, red wine, tikichris, Vieilles Vignes, wine, Wine of the Month, wine of the moth, wotm
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Wine of the Month: 2008 Macon Bussieres, Le Monsard Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon
Tough times deserve great wine. Now, by no means am I suggesting anyone try to drink his or her problems away or seek solutions at the bottom of a bottle, but a good glass of wine can go a long … Continue reading
Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged 2008 Macon Bussieres, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, chardonnay, chris osburn, french wine, Le Monsard Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon, Macon Bussieres, tikichris, white wine, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Wine of the Month: 2009 Chateau Plantey Canteloup Rosé Bordeaux
Ah yes. Another bank holiday weekend … with lousy weather of course. No worries though. I’m quite content to have a Saturday night in and let the pizza delivery dude brave the rain for me. I’m especially pleased to be … Continue reading
Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged 2009 Chateau Plantey Canteloup Rosé Bordeaux, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, Chateau Plantey Canteloup, chris osburn, french wine, rose, Rosé Bordeau, Rosé Bordeaux, Rosé wine, tikichris, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Wine of the Month: 2007 Berry Bros & Rudd’s 2007 Extra Ordinary White
This month’s choice brings a taste of zest to the palate and is sipped with earnest hopes for a lovely summer. Indeed, with its light and lemony finish, Berry Bros & Rudd’s 2007 Extra Ordinary White is a winner of … Continue reading
Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, Food, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged 2007 vintage, Berry Bros & Rudd, chris osburn, extra ordinary white, review, tikichris, white wine, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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An Anteprima and an En Primeur with Berry Bros & Rudd Wine Merchants (Londonist)
An Anteprima and an En Primeur with Berry Bros & Rudd Wine Merchants Londonist, March 3, 2010 6:26 PM … for a bit of intrigue, consider the 2008 Hermitage Blanc from Domaine Marc Sorrel. Still “lying abroad” and to be … Continue reading
Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London
Tagged 2006 vintage, 2008 vintage, Anteprima, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, chris osburn, En Primeur, french, italian, piedmont, rhone, tikichris, wine, Wine Merchants, wine tasting
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Wine of the Month: 2006 Mâcon-Cruzille, Bret Brothers Paired with Neil Young’s Rust Never Sleeps
An on-again-off-again sunny Saturday afternoon here in London – still cold but with an ever so slight feel of spring in the air – presents a perfect time to sip February’s Wine of the Month. A crisp and honeysuckle-y white … Continue reading
Wine of the Month: Berry Bros & Rudd’s 2007 Domaine de Coudoulet Viognier, Vin de Pays D’Oc
Upon first tasting, I didn’t quite know what to make of this one. I was immediately intrigued when I gave the cork and then my glassful a good whiff but then didn’t think my initial sip equalled my nosed expectations. … Continue reading
Wine of the Month: Berry Bros & Rudd’s 2005 Extra Ordinary Claret
I don’t know about you, but for me the first half of December is always a mad dash of tying up loose ends before Christmas and New Years, making sure I see all the folks I need to see for … Continue reading
Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged 2005 vintage, Berry Bros & Rudd, chris osburn, claret, extra ordinary claret, red wine, review, tikichris, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Wine of the Month: Berry Bros & Rudd’s 2007 Chateau Ricardelle, Alencades, Vin de Pays d’Oc
Last week, I settled in for a quiet Friday night at home with a bowl of pasta with sugo al finocchio selvatico (fennel sauce … from Carluccio’s), a DVD and a couple of glasses of 2007 Alencades and found the combo … Continue reading
Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged Alencades, Berry Bros & Rudd, Chateau Ricardelle, chris osburn, London, red wine, review, tikichris, Vin de Pays d'Oc, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Wine Review: Autumn Press Tasting at Berry Bros & Rudd Autumn Press Tasting (Londonist)
Wine Review: Autumn Press Tasting Berry Bros & Rudd Autumn Press Tasting Londonist, October 16, 2009 3:21 PM Hey, Londonist never misses a chance to use a spittoon in polite company and yesterday’s press tasting of autumnal selections at Berry … Continue reading
Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London
Tagged Berry Bros & Rudd, chris osburn, London, Londonist, review, tikichris, wine
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Wine of the Month: Berry Bros & Rudd’s 2007 Côtes du Rhône Rouge Domaine Chapoton
Nice one! Honestly, I don’t care for it as much as the Claret I reviewed last month, but there’s certainly nothing offensive about this month’s choice. At £7.55 per bottle (£6.80 as part of a case) the price is definitely right. … Continue reading
Wine of the Month: Berry Bros & Rudd’s Good Ordinary Claret
It’s perfectly understandable why Berry Bros & Rudd’s Good Ordinary Claret is their best selling wine. It’s delicious – and at £7.30 for an individual bottle, it’s a bargain! If I had the room, I’d be inclined to purchase a … Continue reading
Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Wine of the Month
Tagged Berry Bros & Rudd, bordeaux, chris osburn, claret, London, red wine, tikichris, wine, Wine of the Month
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