Across social media, more and more virtuous souls are boasting of their commitment to going a month without wine, whisky, or any other drink. Our lifestyle columnist explains why she's not one of them

Our lifestyle columnist is determined to pop more corks than ever this Christmas – and get her dose of travel in the process

The rivalry between Bordeaux and Burgundy is as ancient as the creamy stones of Saint-Émilion. But as she heads west to dine in "the Other Place", our new columnist finds open-mindedness far more important than competition

A proposal to redraw the map of AOC Bourgogne is causing consternation among the region’s winemakers. Nina Caplan hears both sides of the debate

From a brush with the gendarmes to a rapidly-emptying cellar, Nina Caplan chronicles a surreal but well-nourished two months hunkered down in the remote Burgundian countryside

The best way to combine the different realities of Cyprus is to head into the hills and meet the winemakers, as Nina Caplan discovers on her visit to the newly-opened Amara Hotel

In a rare tasting with wines dating back to 1977, Nina Caplan discovers why Australian Rieslings are as much loved as their German counterparts

Montreal doesn't have a world-famous landmark to give it international clout - its wonders take a little bit of searching out. But once there you'll discover a city of dreams, and a foodie paradise

She was one of the early 20th century’s most gifted photographers and a key member of the Bauhaus. So why is Lucia Moholy barely mentioned in the celebrations of the movement’s centenary?

You hardly notice the Macallan’s new distillery – until you get inside. Nina Caplan discovers the mystery of malt in a modern masterpiece