You can’t please everyone, but a good stock of red and white wines will keep most Christmas callers happy

The limestone, chalky and granitic sandy soils of Montsant in Catalunya produce wines with earthy purpose and finesse

To celebrate International Merlot Day, we explore the merits of a wine which deserves a more generous reputation

The Balkan nation, synonymous with literature’s most famous vampire, is also famed for its long-established winemaking culture

The change of season gives us time to slow down and appreciate rich and earthy tastes

Even with a little bit of knowledge, French wine labels are not so hard to interpret

It’s oyster season again, and what better way to savour their delights than pairing them with a delectable wine?

Soils around volcanoes tend to be highly fertile, producing wines with good minerality

Charcuterie is similar to wine, as they both require ageing and patience – and here’s how to celebrate that

Traditionalists may prefer the cork, but screw caps are becoming increasingly popular on more expensive wines

With the South African wine industry taking a pounding due to Covid-19, there’s never been a better time to sample the country’s viticulture

Spanish Wine Week takes place soon, and it’s the perfect chance to find fresh gems and celebrate hardy annuals from Iberia

Any good wine specialist will be more than willing to share their expertise to help you discover new and exciting tastes

As autumn approaches, it is time to appreciate all the flavours on offer from animals such as venison and pheasant and the wines that go with them

The pandemic has made many drinkers consider their consumption and switch to low-alcohol wines

The Spanish region has nurtured many sublime indigenous varieties, giving it a unique wine personality

Few wine regions can claim to have such a tumultuous history as the Beqaa Valley.

After moving from Northern Ireland to New Zealand in 1959, Alan Brady is still making quality wine in Central Otago six decades later under his Wild Irishman label

Puglia wines might not be so familiar to Irish wine lovers, but the region’s many grape varieties are worthy of investigation

The eastern French region doesn’t enjoy the same name-recognition factor as its cousins in Bordeaux and Burgundy, but most of its whites have a piercing quality that startles and delights