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Marcelo Miras, Argentina
producer story
This month, The Drop’s friend and wine supplier Phil Crozier tells us about one of his favourite producers from Argentina.
“No one has done more to put Argentina’s Patagonia on the vinous map than Marcelo Miras. He is a...
Alpine Wine
wine of the month
This month we’re pouring out Alpine wines from France and Switzerland. These mountainous regions grow their grapes in cooler climates at high altitude, and as a result, are best known for high-acid whites and lighter bodied reds. We’...
Andre-Jean Morin, Domaine de la Touraize
producer story
Andre-Jean Morin’s family have deep roots in Arbois. Winemaking has been passed down for 8 generations now (despite encouragement from well-meaning parents for their offspring to explore any other vocation that might be less fraught with challe...
The Drop & Pals Christmas Market
event
Your friendly neighbourhood wine bar The Drop has rounded up some pals to put on a Christmas Market for lovers of food, drink and entertaining.
Find thoughtful presents for the discerning hosts in your life. Expect wines, cheeses, preser...
Piedmontese Drop-In
event
‘Drop-In’ on the 19th of November from 6pm for a casual and un-ticketed night. This time, there will be a focus on the Piedmont region of northwest Italy, famed for its fine wines and exceptional produce.
Head Chef Karan Ghos...
German Wine
wine of the month
Germany is often known as the home of slightly sweet Rieslings, but the country has more to offer with somee of the most excellent whites in the world. These are primarily grown along the steep, mineral-rich slopes surrounding the Rhine and Mos...
Oktoberfest Drop-In: German Wine, Beer & Bratwurst
event
‘Drop-In’ on the 22nd of October from 6pm, for an unticketed Drop-In event, a nod to Oktoberfest with German Wine, Bratwurst & Beer.
On the night, Head Chef Karan Ghosh, will be grilling bratwurst sausage...
Andreas Bender
producer story
Here is a man who was brought up in the business. By thirteen years old, most of us are yet to graduate from Capri Sun, but Andreas Bender had already made his own wine. We assume he had some help.
Learning about soil and viticulture fro...
Spanish Wine & Barrafina Drop-In
event
‘Drop-In’ on the 17th of September from 6pm, for an unticketed Spanish night with special guests from our sister restaurant, Barrafina. Executive Chef Angel Zapata Martin, and Head Chef of ...
Suertes del Marqués
producer story
When thoughts turn to Spanish wines, often it’s the spicy riservas of Rioja, or the steely Albariños from Rías Baixas that take centre stage. Perhaps, a particularly good cava or a declassified fizz from Penedes. All of these, we have on our li...
Spanish Wine
wine of the month
This month, we are clinging on to summer and drinking wine from sunny Spain. Now celebrated as one of the best wine producing countries in the world, Spain is home to many well-known grape varieties, with tempranillo, bobal, verdejo and albariñ...
Birgit Braunstein
producer story
After a bottle of bold, biodynamic blaufranksich from Burgenland? Birgit Braunstein is worth a Google. Or you can simply read on, as she is our featured producer for July. Farming prized plots on the slopes of Austria’s Leitha Mountains, with a...
Rosé Wine & Provençal Plates Drop-In
event
‘Drop-in’ on the 9th of July from 6pm, and join us in celebrating one of summer’s favourite drops: rosé. Alongside, we’ll be serving Provençal inspired plates including Crudites with aioli and tapenade; Butterflied leg of lamb...
Adrian Pike
producer story
What do you do after calling time on running a record label that has produced the likes of Bloc Party, Hot Chip and Florence and the Machine? Well, have a drink, probably. And then buy a vineyard in Kent when the opportunity arises.
This...
Best of British
wine of the month
Following English Wine Week, we’re tipping our hats to Britain’s best this month. While not historically known for its grapes, the UK now has one of the fastest growing wine industries in the world, led by a new wave of innovative British wine ...
Best of British: Wine & Picnic Drop-In
event
Join us from 6pm on the 11th of June for our Best of British Drop-In, coinciding with the end of British Wine Week and also the slippery slide to THE END OF BRITAIN AS WE KNOW IT. We’ll be serving our take on a Great British Pi...
Alternative Fizz
wine of the month
It’s getting lighter, brighter and warmer, and we’re celebrating with alternative fizz this month, all day, every day. Each bottle of delicious sparkling on our list has been chosen to highlight lesser known regions and small producers, far fro...
Julien Altaber
producer story
Growing up in Burgundy, the son of dairy farmers, Julien Altaber chose spent his holidays in the company of cows and tractors. Though he had no vines to inherit, as is the way for many successful growers in France’s established domains, he had ...
Fizz, Tikka & a Chaat Drop-In
event
From 6pm, The Drop will host a casual and un-ticketed Fizz, Tikka & a Chaat night at Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross. Our head chef Karan Ghosh will be serving traditional North Indian street food, including chicken tikka skewers, lamb kofta ...
Portuguese Wines
wine of the month
This month, we’re celebrating sunny Portugal’s unique, indigenous grape varieties. A country that has been a producer of quality wines for centuries, it is not always the first region to spring to an oenophile’s mind. But with a fresh approach,...
João Afonso
producer story
João Afonso spent the best part of his adult years travelling around the world and dancing with the prestigious Ballet Gulbenkian, before becoming a wine writer, and then eventually making wine himself. He bought a semi-derelict farm in Regueng...
Portuguese Wine & Piri Piri Drop-In
event
From 6pm, The Drop will host a casual and un-ticketed Portuguese wine & Piri-Piri night. We will be serving traditional Portuguese marinated and chargrilled chicken, with corn on the cob, roasted potatoes, spicy rice and choice of fiery or ...
South African Wine
wine of the month
Winter may still be lingering here in the UK, but the sun is shining across the Atlantic in South Africa, with harvest season in full flow. A country once defined by heavier styles of wine, today South Africa is quietly developing a reputation ...
JH Meyer
producer story
Johan Meyer was named one of the ‘Top Ten South African Winemakers to Watch’ at the age of 28. Since then, he has continued to make his mark as one of South Africa’s most promising talents, producing terroir-focused wines in t...
Braai & South African Wine Drop-In
event
From 6pm on the 5th of March, The Drop will host a casual and un-ticketed Braai & South African wine night – serving only typical South African style barbecue, or ‘braai’, with boerewors, a selection of other meats, vegetables and sal...
Alpine Wine
wine of the month
We’re skiing head first into February, celebrating our love of alpine wine, food and snow-capped landscapes. Much like inhaling the fresh mountain air, alpine wines — from nutty, crisp whites made in the French alpine hamlet of Bugey, to fresh,...
Bérèche et Fils
producer story
Nestled in Montagne des Reims, a stone’s throw from the village and premier cru vineyards of Ludes, Bérèche et Fils has been a respected grower since 1847. Brothers Raphaël & Vincent Bérèche took the reigns from their parents Jean Pierre an...
Grower Champagne
wine of the month
When we think of Champagne, we often conjure up images of the giant, established houses with familiar brand names. Yet grower Champagne, or ‘growers’ — defined as single producers who own and tend to their own vineyards, as opposed to sourcing ...
Andrew Nielsen
producer story
Imagine a big, burly Australian with a laugh that lights up a thousand rooms and you have Le Grappin’s Andrew Nielsen. Andrew came from a publishing background before turning his attention to wine, and has worked with some of the greats in Cali...
Tartiflette & Alpine Wine Party
event
We’re skiing head first into February, celebrating our love of alpine wine, food and snowcapped landscapes. Much like inhaling the fresh mountain air, alpine wines — from nutty, crisp whites made in the French alpine hamlet of Bugey, to fresh, ...