Eric Forget, long-time cellar master at Hine Cognac, reveals himself to be a military man with a love of the great outdoors – and almost ended up on the other side of the world making red wine…
Joel Harrison jumps into his DeLorean and heads back to a decade celebrated for memorable movies – and malts
Take a look back at the most-read articles and reviews from 2020, from grower Champagne and Rioja to whisky and fine dining...
The concept of terroir in wine is well known, but can Scotch whisky share a sense of place, too? Andrew Jefford delves into mist, myth and meaning
Burgundy’s 2019 vintage has been well received by the critics – but as ever, the top-rated wines are as expensive as they are hard to find. Sarah Marsh MW picks out a host of under-the-radar gems to seek out from less exalted producers and villages
It has gained a reputation as the best value non-vintage Champagne, but Charles Heidsieck’s Brut Réserve has a complex backstory. As a special edition of the wines is released, Essi Avellan MW delves into its past and present, and reviews the latest bottlings
Australia is the place to look for innovative, exciting gins. With botanicals you won't find anywhere else, Aussie gins are giving traditional renderings a run for their money
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