Handpicked presents a selection of wines and spirits reviewed by our IWSC experts, covering everything from everyday drinking to the classics, unknown gems to young guns.
Drink writer and TV presenter Helena Nicklin runs through her six favourite Champagnes from the IWSC 2021
As wine buyer and head sommelier for one of London’s top hotels, Igor Sotric knows a thing or two about fine wine. Here, he shares eight of his favourite bottles from the latest round of IWSC tastings
Following on from the IWSC’s latest round of blind tastings, judge Isa Bal – Master Sommelier and the co-founder of Trivet in London – shares the 12 wines he most enjoyed from across the northern hemisphere
From Cabernet Sauvignon to sparkling wine with heritage, Russia's wines may surprise the uninitiated. Below, find eight of the best wines from the country, as recommended by the IWSC
Following on from the IWSC’s latest round of blind tastings, judge Alistair Cooper shares the eight wines he most enjoyed from across the northern hemisphere
Cider is having a bit of a moment, with some of the finest examples of the drink made using the same techniques as in winemaking. As such, Alistair Morrell from Cider Is Wine presents the 20 best ciders, perries and fruit wines made from 100% juice, not from concentrate
With the most famous bicycle race in the world now under way, it’s the ideal time to pick out 15 of the best French wines to enjoy while watching top cyclists pedal their way around some of France’s most scenic spots
What’s the difference between Canadian whisky and its American counterpart? Quite a lot, actually. Here are seven award-winning whiskies that will show you just how
Mezcal is finally having its moment in the spotlight. So how does it differ from Tequila and what’s the deal with sotol and raicilla?
Provence is already known for its elegant, salmon-hued wines, but makers of Provençal rosé are continuing to push the style even further up into the fine wine echelons