Many wine lovers set out on a path from grape to grain, but it's paved with pitfalls. Andrew Jefford offers some advice as he charts a course between single malts and blends, how and when to water, and more...
The global pandemic has demonstrated once again that as an investment, fine wine is resilient to challenging market conditions
Elaine Chukan Brown is the newly crowned IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year, and will be appearing regularly on Club O over the next 12 months. Here, she tells us what we can expect – and how her heritage inspires her work
It's been portrayed as one of the wine world's big success stories. But, says the veteran commentator, the bubbles could be set to burst
The two great French brandies share many similarities, but a clutch of Armagnac producers are seeking to promote what sets them apart, rather than what unites
The most expensive thing she's ever bought is her education (or maybe her green Mini), and her desert island luxury would be a blanket. But despite her modest tastes, Bombay Sapphire's Anne Brock finds it very difficult to say no...
The IWSC named two brilliant communicators and celebrated three Lockdown Legends (and some magnificent wallpaper) in a year that has proved the most challenging in living memory
The International Wine & Spirit Competition has revealed its top 15 trophy winners, awarded to the drinks industry’s star performers of the year, in a sparkling virtual awards ceremony.
The Future of Wine Forum aims to predict a post-Covid reality for wine: how it'll be made, how it'll be packaged and how we’ll be drinking it
Our lifestyle columnist has moved from lockdown in France to lockdown in the French-speaking part of Canada. Plus ça change…