Spain has a hugely varied climate which produces complex and interesting wines

Fruity, fresh and well suited to al fresco dining, rosé wine is the perfect summer drink

With hope in the air, it’s the perfect time for a glass of Champagne. Mick O’Connell picks his classic and contemporary favourites

Air miles, packaging and farming methods are just some things to keep in mind when buying wine responsibly

With the weather hopefully set to take an upturn in the coming weeks, thoughts turn to the best bottles to pair with barbecued food

A top-quality juicy burger is the perfect match for a high-tannic red wine

International Chardonnay Day is coming up on May 21. But how is the world’s most famous white wine actually performing these days?

This beautiful lemon posset by master patissier Will Torrent is summer in a glass

Too cold, white wine can lose its flavour; too warm, red wine becomes overly rich. So how do we get the temperature right?

It’s been a modern-day success story for some time now, but some newer sauvignon blanc wines are starting to tear up the rulebook

An outward-looking, collegiate spirit has fostered a new generation of dynamic South African winemakers, writes our resident Master of Wine

It isn’t the flashiest of grapes, but its full-bodied and voluptuous texture makes it an old reliable

Disgorgement, or removal of sediment, plays an essential part in the drink’s final flavour

Having escaped hostile climates and blight in Europe, malbec is now one of Argentinian wine’s most popular exports

As barbecue season approaches, why not go for all-American drinks and embrace bourbon and rye?

The sangiovese grape revived this beautiful region and produces fine wines

The tax authority is carrying out checks at postal depots to seize untaxed wine, with the industry concerned over the impact on trade

The use of terracotta clay amphoras to ferment and store wine dates back eight thousand years

Red wine is not the first ingredient that springs to mind in relation to cocktail making, but including port, mead and vermouth in the mix opens up a world of possibilities

The country’s wines are known for their wonderful complexity and structure and the latest releases live up to expectations