October 25, 2023
A Guide to Decanting Wine
3 minutes and 02 seconds read It isn’t always obvious when, why and how you should decant a wine, so this helpful how-to guide aims to provide some quick guidance you can refer to whenever the occa...
October 20, 2023
Christmas sparkles and festive fizz
8 minutes and 33 seconds read Champagne and sparkling wines are synonymous with celebration. Perhaps part of their allure is their ability to captivate all our senses at once – from hearing the sati...
October 20, 2023
Upcycling with C&B
4 minutes and 54 seconds read Reuse, Recycle, Donate or Upcycle your wine related items The festive period is sure to leave us with an abundance of leftover items to recycle or throw away, but have yo...
January 12, 2023
Ida Weatherall on Burgundy
A day in Burgundy – Tasting En Primeur After four years working hard on the sales floor at C&B, I earnt my stripes to join Guy Seddon, Head of Fine Wine Buying, for our Burgundy 2021 en primeu...
January 11, 2023
Our top alternative wines to Burgundy from across the globe
The launch of the 2021 vintage in Burgundy is a little different this year. 2021 saw spring frosts that devastated vineyards (particularly Chardonnay), which sadly means there just isn’t enough wine...
December 16, 2022
Does Glassware Matter?
We have asked Will Hargrove, our Head of Fine Wine, to shed some light on this interesting topic. Christmas is the perfect time for decorating the dining table in preparation for the glorious Christ...
December 13, 2022
When and why should you decant your wine?
On this episode of our, Podcast Katrina invites Will Hargrove (C&B’s Head of Fine Wine) and Neville Kirkpatrick (C&B’s Fine Wine Executive) to discuss everything decanting. What do...
November 2, 2022
Christmas Food & Wine Pairings: Gougères with Cauliflower and Corney & Barrow Sparkling Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle NV
Cheesy gougères with a delicate cauliflower filling pair perfectly with our Corney & Barrow Sparkling Blanc de Blancs Methode Traditionnelle NV. What a way to get the event started! Gougères In...
November 2, 2022
Christmas Food & Wine Pairings: Sea Bass Ceviche with Sweetcorn Pancake and Corney & Barrow Perigord 2020
The Corney & Barrow Perigord 2020 is a beautiful combination of citrusy Sauvignon and creamy Sémillon – these canapés bring the flavours together and really create that wow-factor. Cevich...
November 2, 2022
Christmas Food & Wine Pairings: Lamb Bun Cha and Corney & Barrow Reserve Claret Maison Sichel 2018
Meaty lamb bun cha with a little kick from the lemon grass, what could be better? Ah, thats right, if it’s paired with the Corney & Barrow Reserve Claret Maison Sichel 2018. Ingredients: 30...