Why you should drink sweet wine this Christmas
Discover food-matching tips and a recipe for chestnut choux buns
FESTIVE favourites
Collecting Wine
Stories
Why Christmas calls for Champagne
Celebrate the joy of festive bubbles with stories and advice from our experts
Explore the charm of festive Claret
Delve into the history of red Bordeaux and discover a recipe from our chef
Our top eight fine wines for Christmas
Discover our team’s favourite bottles for the festive season
How to make the most of magnums
Explore our stories and advice, including our top tips for hosting a festive dinner party
Meet Our Experts
Catriona Felstead MW
Senior Wine Buyer
From Vintage Port to New Zealand’s finest, Catriona buys wine for us from across the globe.
Davy Zyw
Senior Wine Buyer
Davy curates our range from Champagne, England, Bordeaux’s Petits Châteaux and emerging regions.
Tom Cave
Customer Reserves Manager
With decades of expertise, Tom helps customers build superb collections of wine tailored to their tastes.
Stewart Turner
Head Chef
Stewart leads our kitchen team, designing dishes to bring out the best in every bottle opened in our cellars.
Barbara Drew MW
Events Manager
An inspiring wine educator, Barbara helps colleagues and customers alike learn about the world of wine.
Chris Layland
Warehouse Manager
Overseeing three warehouses and £750m worth of stock, Chris keeps your wine in perfect condition.
Adam Bruntlett
Senior Wine Buyer
Adam is tasked with selecting and buying the very best wines from Burgundy, the Jura and the Loire.
Rob Whitehead
Spirits Buyer
Rob ensures we have a spectacular range of spirits, including whisky, rum, tequila, gin and more.