From the Journal

5 Jan 2024

Elegance & Power: Sassicaia and Saffredi Through the Years

4 Jan 2024

Yearly external report - Vol. 2023

Explore the 2023 external wine tasting events with our detailed report. Discover data on regional distribution, grape varieties, and wine ratings from 31 diverse gatherings. Understand the patterns of participation and Quality-Price Ratio in a year marked by enthusiasm and resilience from the Kyiv wine community. This report provides insights into the varied experiences and wines encountered throughout the year.

31 Dec 2023

Yearly events report - Vol. 2023

This is our traditional yearly report, where my love for data comes to shine. I'm eager to share with you some of the analytics and insights we've gathered, focusing exclusively on Barberry Garden's events. A separate report will follow for external events where I've collected data. Stay tuned for more insights and stories as we continue to navigate and grow in this journey together.

29 Dec 2023

2023 wrap-up

As 2023 draws to a close, I wanted to create something extraordinary. Instead of the usual results announcement and online quiz, I organised a special event combining a wine tasting with a presentation of the year's results and a quiz.

26 Dec 2023

Classy Bubbles Vol. 3

A traditional wine tasting event dedicated to sparkling wines produced by traditional method.

22 Dec 2023

Core values

20 Dec 2023

Bordeaux: 5+1

A spectacular array of Bordeaux's finest was on full display, featuring celebrated estates like Château Margaux, Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour, Château Haut-Brion, Château Cheval Blanc, and the legendary Château d'Yquem.

19 Dec 2023

Champagne Bag Vol. 1

We repeat the mantra of anti-event: less people, less wine, more focus and more enjoyment. It's a 'mixed bag' – albeit one that sparkles with the exceptional charm and complexity of Champagne.

15 Dec 2023

Site Updates Vol. 4

The Barberry Garden site is under slow but active development. You may have noticed substantial changes to our site over the past two months. Here’s an overview of the latest updates.

13 Dec 2023

Red Spain by Vasyl Velykanskiy

Six bottles of red wines from Spain.

5 Dec 2023

A taste of Crystallum

A range of wines from a winery in Walker Bay, South Africa.

4 Dec 2023

Small Growers: 45 years past the revolution

In light of the exciting shift towards small-scale producers, we have organized a tasting event dedicated to experiencing the essence of this revolution firsthand.

28 Nov 2023

Mixed Bag Vol. 10

We found a bag full of wine. It calls for a party.

23 Nov 2023

Norm Wines Vol. 2

Our pick? Norm wines! Occasion? Any!

17 Nov 2023

Burgundy: '09 vs '15

Explore our detailed recap of a recent intimate wine tasting event featuring four select Burgundy wines: two reds and two whites from the 2015 and 2009 vintages.

15 Nov 2023

Burgundian Grand Cru Grandeur

A constellation of legends.

9 Nov 2023

Stella di Campalto by Maksym Demchenko

Elegance, allure and love. Stella di Campalto.

7 Nov 2023

Bring Your Own Wine Vol. 2

Dive into our recap engaging blind wine tasting in Lo, where enthusiasts' personal selections unveiled a tapestry of tastes and camaraderie in every uncorked surprise.