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Alsace: A Matter Of Faith?

Could it really be true that religious dividing lines might define the styles of wine made within this historically disputed region of France? It’s something of a revelation for Margaret Rand. 

London For Wine Lovers: What's New

In one of the world’s great centres for dining and drinking out, the pace of progress is at times hectic. Fiona Beckett picks her top 10 of the latest venue openings.

Burgundy Demand Soaring

The region’s appeal continues apace, with cult domaines still the auction stars. But affording them will be even harder following the frost-hit 2016 vintage

The Rise Of Carignan

A once-scorned Mediterranean grape is being reborn as a fine wine, with classy cuvées emerging from Spain and France, discovers Miquel Hudin

Andrew Jefford

‘Bottles symbolise a sort of plenty: the apogee of the harvest home’

Jane Anson

‘Wine at its heart is about individuals believing in their own potential’

Alternative Australia

If you think Australia is only about Chardonnay, Cabernet and Shiraz, then think again.

Le Pin, Pomerol 1982 Bordeaux, France

Le Pin seemed to burst into view overnight.

Nina Caplan

‘Even if not sent there at Her Majesty’s pleasure, 19th century Australia would have driven a man to drink’

Expert Summary: Peter Liem

Small they may be, but grower Champagnes are in the ascendancy, offering great breadth of personality, from quirky and individual to classic and food-focused styles

Andrew Jefford

‘To what extent can there be such a thing as a “new” classic wine?’

Jane Anson

‘The key to understanding Viñedos Singulares is the word Singular’

Sarah Kemp

‘My aim was always to create a bridge between producers and the wine lover, our readers; to share this magical world...’

'We Few, We Happy Few, We Band Of Brothers'

The Song of Australia’s Old Vines

German Riesling's Dual Delights

German Riesling's Dual Delights

Lympstone Manor Exmouth

Lympstone Manor Exmouth

Kellerwirtschaft Baden

Kellerwirtschaft Baden

Port 2015: A Buyer's Guide

Much of 2015 had the makings of a classic vintage in Port, but not all houses declared. Richard Mayson investigates the ups and downs of this standout year

Not Just Any Burgundy...

At the prestigious charity auction that’s an annual highlight of the wine trade, Peter Richards MW gets the inside track on how wines bought here are helping one UK retailer to tap into a growing premium sector

Pol Roger, Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill 2000 - Champagne, France

Pol Roger, Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill 2000 - Champagne, France

‘There Are, Increasingly, Two Worlds Of Wine: The Fine-wine Machine... And Then The Rest'

A few months ago, I stood in a steep vineyard chiselled out of the acid schists of the Cap de Creus. this jagged headland, stabbing the Mediterranean in Spain's far northwest, forms part of Do empordà; it’s just a few miles from France's Banyuls, but still more exposed. the icy tramontane wind cut through my layers of clothing with dismissive ease. ‘they’re very clever,’ said Didac Soto of mas Estela. ‘when they hear the first bang, they go.’ he was talking about the wild boar, alert to the crack of a rifle; when the fruit is ripe, he has to climb the mountains to wire the entire vineyard against them, and patrol it every morning. But that, I learned with mounting incredulity, is just the start.

In Europe, Religion Has Played A Direct Role In The Growth Of Vineyards

WHAT DRIVES PEOPLE to make wine?

Brothers In Wine

The castagnedi family at tenuta sant’antonio in valpolicella.

Vermentino

This variety is loved by winemakers for its easy nature and adaptability. And for consumers, it offers a range of styles from fresh and zippy to rich and aromatic. Richard Baudains and Carla Capalbo recommend some of their favourites from the three prime regions of Liguria, Tuscany and Sardinia.

Terra Alta

With its high vineyards and limestone soils, this large Catalonian DO makes distinctive whites from the Garnatxa Blanca grape. Miquel Hudin takes us on a tour of the region and introduces the top producers and wines to look out for.

Proof Of Identity

Malbec, Tannat and Carmenre have each found a signature style in South America. Alistair Cooper MW assesses their importance and asks what the future holds for these varieties.

Coastal Campania

Including the stunning Amalfi coast and Sorrento peninsula, Campania’s coastline offers wine lovers the chance to discover local vineyards and native grapes during a sunny and relaxed seaside holiday. Carlo Capalbo shares her highlights.

Carole Meredith

Plant geneticist Dr Carole Meredith helped to change the way that winemakers think about the history of grapes – and now she is growing her own in Napa Valley. Elin McCoy meets her.

Corbières

Traditionally known for its good-value rustic red blends, this Languedoc heartland region is forging a new reputation for quality and great terroirs. James Lawther MW heads south for a visit.

Vintage Preview Burgundy 2017

A mixed bag is the simplest way to describe this vintage: a bumper crop of early-drinking reds and whites with patches of excellence but also plenty of pitfalls awaiting buyers. Tim Atkin MW gives his expert analysis and selects 102 top wines.