Cellar Stories

When it comes to magnums, Bordeaux has long dominated the conversation. And while the region’s grandeur is undeniable, there’s a whole world of outstanding magnums beyond the Left and Right Banks. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the sun-soaked vineyards of Napa Valley, winemakers across the globe are embracing the format - not just for its striking presence, but for the way it enhances a wine’s aging potential and complexity. If you're looking to venture beyond Bordeaux, here are some of the finest magnums from around the world. Italy: The Power of Super Tuscans & Brunello Few countries embrace...

At The Magnum Company, we put a lot of care into what goes inside our boxes - we are referring to the magnum of course - but we’ve come to realise just how much love people have for what’s outside them too. Our wooden boxes, once home to magnums of Champagne, claret, or gin, seem to have developed a bit of a life of their own. We always hoped they’d be appreciated, but we didn’t expect them to become everything from spice racks to wedding card holders. Over the years, customers have shared photos, stories, and the occasional DIY masterpiece...

At The Magnum Company, we have a bit of a soft spot for red blends. There's something quietly luxurious about the way they layer and unfold - like slipping into a conversation that’s already had time to get interesting. And if there’s one region that seems to have truly mastered the art of the red blend, it’s South Africa’s Western Cape. We didn’t mean to fall so hard for them. But once you’ve poured one, it’s hard to stop. A Landscape Built for Blending The Western Cape is where mountain meets vineyard meets sea - and somehow, you can taste...

There are few drinks that command attention quite like the Espresso Martini. Not because it arrives with flair or flourish, but because of the curious way it seems to straddle both ends of the evening - a beginning and an end, an energy boost and a wind-down. It has, in its short life, become something more than a cocktail. It’s a cue. A moment. A little luxury we’ve collectively decided is worth pausing for. Its origins, like many great things, are slightly contested. What we do know is that sometime in the 1980s, a bartender in London was asked to...