Wine
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Drink Aloud: Mulled alcohol is as much a part of Christmas as sprouts and stockings. But should it be wine, cider or rum-spiked eggnog?
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The Barcelona and Spain midfield star has added his family vineyard to Airbnb, offering two lucky guests the chance to be hosted by one of the world’s most celebrated footballers
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A complex Chardonnay, a spice-infused Shiraz and a budget Pinot Noir from the Antipodes
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For a grape that was thought to have vanished, the carmenère variety is fast making up for lost time, says David Williams
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Pass the port? No thanks, says Fiona Beckett, mine’s a madeira
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Western Australia’s reputation for wine is based mainly on the cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay grown in Margaret River region. Here’s how to taste the best of its vintages, plus where to stay and eat
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The inaugural Winchester Wine Festival takes place this weekend – a great excuse to visit this pretty cathedral city
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The Italian peninsula has long been known as a make of good wine, but what about great wine? Here are three bottles from Sicily which show the island’s range, says David Williams
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Argentinian malbec is now a major rival to Spanish rioja in our red affections. But why? Fiona Beckett reports
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Drink Aloud: The days are shorter but don’t be SAD… longer nights mean an earlier cocktail hour
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Review Getting to know garnacha
It’s behind ordinary plonk and the some of the world’s greats. Here’s three very different bottles made with the garnacha (aka grenache) grape variety for you to try. By David Williams -
Jon Butterworth: Halloween, Bonfire Night and why a strangely damaged cup makes me think of General Relativity
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The popularity of Spanish food is showing no signs of slowing down, so it pays to put a little thought into what wine or sherry to serve with your tapas, says Fiona Beckett
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Drink aloud: Forget the chocolate, fondue and watches; here are three Swiss wines worth yodelling in the mountains for
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Ultra-pricey luxury brand, popular as a status symbol for the rich, has been closely associated with the hip-hop star since 2006
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Review A trio from Naked Wines
Reluctant convert David Williams picks out three bottles from the crowd-funding wine merchants -
Fireworks night is a time for cheap, hearty reds, says Fiona Beckett
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Married in a cellar and given Dom Pérignon’s book by the priest, Madame Clicquot’s verve made her business a success
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Drink aloud: Warm your body and soul with great company and a bottle or two to match
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A new study by the Royal Society of Public Health shows that most of us don't know how many calories there are in our favourite drinks. Does that apply to you?
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Alcoholic drinks are fuelling obesity epidemic and most have no idea how many calories their drinks contain
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As some of the mid-market traders get themselves into a financial muddle, M&S and Waitrose are battling it out for your wine pound, says David Williams
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Yes, it’s the land of hermitage and côte rôtie, but not all wines from the northern Rhône cost an arm and a leg, says Fiona Beckett
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Drink aloud: As Halloween marks the end of the harvest, it’s time to think about treating yourself
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A wine made in London prompts David Williams to ask the question: what’s more important, the winemaker or the vineyard?
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Fiona Beckett: ‘Even though I love to drink wine with food, it’s sometimes nice just to enjoy a glass on its own or with a few nibbles’
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Drink aloud: Whether you are the heartbreaker or the wounded party, there’s a good chance you’ll be in need of some wine along the way
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Stephen Pannell’s 2013 SC Pannell Syrah from the Adelaide Hills impresses judges in Australia’s top red wine awards
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Cheap prices at discount chains push up sales of sparkling wines, turning popping corks into a regular habit for UK drinkers
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Review Best of the Bunch
A recent tasting of wines from the Bunch, a group of independent wine merchants, shows plenty of promise, says David Williams -
In the picturesque countryside of Quebec, Omerto is the world’s only commercial producer of aperitif tomato wine
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These days, we’re being as adventurous with our wine choices as with the food we put on the table, says Fiona Beckett
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Drink aloud: German wines are often overlooked but their complexity deserves attention.
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Lot of 114 bottles of Burgundy fetches $1.6m, or more than $14,000 each
Champagne is all a matter of taste – but the taste doesn’t really matter