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The 50 best wine hotels in the world
From 5-star boltholes in historic Old World regions to boutique stays in and around fledgling vineyards, discover Club Oenologique's selection of the world’s best wine hotels in 2022
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Award-winning low and no alcohol aperitifs
Looking for a lighter pre-dinner drink? These are the best low and no alcohol aperitifs from the IWSC 2021, all 12 channelling the trend for bitter and refreshing - just minus the alcohol
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Alice Lascelles: Variety in the glass is great, but there’s a limit
At the start of a new year, do you resolve to expand your vinous horizons or to delve even deeper into what you already know and love?
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Dublin restaurants to plan a trip around
You may be aware of a modern Irish food revolution, but wine is catching up at Dublin’s top restaurants. Fiona Beckett shares seven of the best Dublin restaurants for destination dining
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Five alcohol-free cocktail recipes from top London bars
Some of London’s finest bars are pouring, shaking and stirring creative alcohol-free cocktails for Dry January and beyond – we asked five of our favourites to share their recipes
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Is French gin finally having a moment?
The French may be better known for their Cognacs and Armagnacs, but there’s a revolution under way, says Sarah Miller – who shares five French gins to try, along with the story of the spirit’s recent rise
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Swiss wine might be hard to find but it’s very easy to love
Ever tried Heida, Rezé and Petite Arvine? David Kermode waxes lyrical on Switzerland's indigenous grape varieties and exactly why Swiss wine is well worth seeking out
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Wine Handpicked by IWSC
20 award-winning vegan wines
While plenty of wines are suitable for vegans, seeking them out can often be a challenge. We've rounded up 20 of the best vegan wines from the IWSC 2021
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Waitrose wine buyer Victoria Mason picks her top Italian wines
The Italian wine expert and buyer shares eight of her favourite wines from her turn as an IWSC judge
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Award-winning low and no alcohol wines to try
From table-worthy reds to celebratory fizz, here are nine of the best low and no alcohol wines from the IWSC
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Wine The Collection
Top 1996 Prestige Cuvée Champagnes
It was a vintage that excited on release but has since proved problematic. So, 25 years on, how are the top wines holding up? Christelle Guibert finds out
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Wine Handpicked by IWSC
Award-winning Austrian wine
From zesty examples of the country's signature Grüner Veltliner to complex Rieslings and sparkling Sekt, discover the best Austrian wine from the IWSC 2021
IWSC Judges
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Top 40 wines from the IWSC 2021
From Champagne to sherry, judges at the IWSC tasted their way through a diverse mix of wine styles and regions to name the wines of the year - read on for the top 40 wines of 2021
Club Oenologique Editors & IWSC judges
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The best English vineyards for tours and tastings
Planning a vineyard visit in 2022? From Cornwall to the Cotswolds, these are the best tours and tastings at top English wineries
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The Drinking Hour with David Kermode on FoodFM
An hour of relaxed, informative and engaging conversation – an indispensable guide to what to drink and why
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The rise and rise of premium bourbon
It used to be a resolutely blue-collar drink, but now the top US whiskeys and bourbons are on a path to high-end prices and auction prestige. We track their journey
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The best drinking experiences Edinburgh has to offer
Edinburgh is a drinking destination on the rise. Check out these top bars, shops, distillery tours and tastings on offer to spirit lovers in Scotland’s capital
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