The best wines from the IWSC 2026
From wines matured in ancient qvevri to thoroughly modern English sparkling, these are the finest wines of 2026, as judged by the IWSC – including the competition’s first ever perfect-score wine
Handpicked by IWSC
The best in wine and spirits, judged by experts
Autumn Drinking
Wine and spirits to savour this season
Collecting wine and spirits
In-depth reviews and reports
Long reads
A deep dive into the world of wine and spirits
Interviews
Famous faces in food and drink
Wine and spirits reports
Analysis of fine wine and exclusive spirits
The Drinking Hour
Catch up on episodes of wine and spirits podcast The Drinking Hour with David Kermode
The Drinking Hour podcast: highlights from series 24
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The Drinking Hour podcast: Alto Adige’s trademark grapes are back in fashion
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The Drinking Hour podcast: Jancis Robinson OBE MW on a half-century of wine writing
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The Drinking Hour podcast: sommelier Melania Battiston’s tips for drinking top-tier Prosecco
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Guides to wine and spirits
Learn more about your favourite drinks
Best Supermarket Wines
Our guides to the best value bottles at the major UK supermarkets
