The Back Label

A monthly dispatch from the wine team here at 67 Pall Mall, bringing to life the stories behind the bottle. Our intrepid sommeliers, buyers and wider team are fortunate to have a ringside view of the wine world, be that via trips, tastings or the constant stream of winemakers and personalities who pass through each of the Clubs.

Every month, we provide a flavour of this by sharing their discoveries and conversations in a regular newsletter comprising interviews, insights and opinions. Sign up to receive the non-members’ edit of the newsletter yourself – below…

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UNDER THE SURFACE | Why was Michel Rolland so polarising and what is his legacy?

The sudden death of the man who was, at one stage, the world's most famous winemaker, felt like...

WHAT I’VE LEARNED | Robert Hill-Smith, Yalumba

Robert Hill-Smith, 74, became CEO of his family’s group of wineries in 1985, transitioning to chairman in 2016....

CRITIC’S CORNER | Matthew Jukes on Australia

Matthew Jukes has been documenting the Australian wine scene for almost all his career – notably with his...

TWO MINUTES WITH | Jacques Devauges, Domaine des Lambrays

Having previously served as régisseur at Domaine de l’Arlot and then Clos de Tart, 51-year-old Jacques Devauges today...

ON THE ROAD | Eric Li at La Dive Bouteille

Eric Li, Sommelier at the London Club, reports back from a trip to the Loire Valley and its...

UNDER THE SURFACE | How should the fine-wine world attract a younger audience?

In recent years, the wine industry has been almost obsessively focused on attracting younger consumers. So how do...

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