I did ponder for quite a while whether it is possible, and more importantly, if it is sensible to think that AI will replace our beloved hospitality, and more precisely, sommeliers.

Early this year I removed all Burgundy from my wine list at Mana restaurant, and overall have thought this to be a very good decision.

If you can create an object that reminds you of anything, what will it be?

Almost 8 years ago, in the heart of the Lake District, I began a journey guided by curiosity, emotion, and the quiet power of taste...

An introduction to Wine and The Rest Community Series

In loving memory of Peter Hall: 21st April 1942 - 2nd October 2025

‘…and then we’ll open a 1945 Graham’s I’ve been sat on a little while, what do you think?’.

I get to know Vanessa Stolz, sommelier and front of house at 1 Michelin Star Restaurant Pine in Northumberland.

When it comes to visiting vineyards across Britain, you'll often find they're not always the most accessible places to visit. Most of the...

Swathes of tourists disembarking into the humidity of the Champagne-Ardenne train station signalled what I thought was going to be a week of crowds, coach loads and steep prices. I remember, just prior to the national UK lockdown in March 2020, I embarked on a short solo trip to Champagne in the February. It was desolate; cold, rainy, uninviting. But I still had a good time. This time around, it’s the height of summer, grapes are little more than tiny berries, the canopies re

I would be willing to argue that there is no drink more social and more ritualistic than wine. It is a cornerstone of society, past and...

At Cépage, we've worked with Yann a number of times, conjuring decadent, world-class wine and food pairings for private clients which...

The approach of Cépage when it comes to wine appreciation is very much rooted in personal discovery and freedom. It has never been to...

I spend a lot of time with my head in wine books. I rarely read for fun per se, but I possess a constant thirst, an ever present...

After a splendid afternoon wandering around the vineyard of Hundred Hills, situated deep in the Stonor Valley, Henley-on-Thames, I became...

Sommelier Donald Edwards of 1 Michelin Star La Trompette hosts a BYO (Bring Your Own) Lunch club. The theme of the inaugural luncheon was...

As you probably know, we love Champagne Chavost at Cépage, and we're happy to shout about it. They don't make very much, so we're lucky...

Where can I bring my best bottles in the capital? There really are two sides of the same coin when it comes to corkage. It’s often about...