The Burgundians take their food very seriously, never more so than in the depths of winter, when chicken is celebrated and wild boar hunted and prepared for the table in myriad different dishes. In this extract from Académie du Vin Library's On Burgundy, Raymond Blake gets involved...
In the world of fortified wine, Madeira is regularly overshadowed by port and sherry but it makes a great alternative to both, particularly at Christmas. Kate Hawkings writes in praise of this 'unique wine' and recommends six bottles to cater for the beginner and the connoisseur
Celebrate the season with a bottle of something special: we ask wine experts, shop owners, restauranteurs and sommeliers to name the Christmas wines they're lining up for the big day
From an izakaya in Mayfair and an Italian-villa-inspired bar in New York to a library of Cantonese spirits in Hong Kong, these are the best new bars to visit this month
It was deemed a difficult vintage and received a lukewarm reception during en primeur tastings. So how is the Bordeaux 2021 vintage taking shape now in bottle? Rupert Millar makes an assessment and recommends five bottles to seek out
In Episode 138 of The Drinking Hour podcast, host David Kermode is joined by Master Sommeliers Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross, authors of How to Drink Australian, to talk more about their new book and the diverse winemaking regions and exciting wines featured in it
From Blanc de Blancs to sparkling rosé, check out this selection of fine fizz declared the best English sparkling wine in 2023 by the IWSC - all fit for opening for the Christmas celebrations
In 2023, whisky lovers were treated to some truly unique bottlings, as well as releases of substantial age. Colin Hampden-White selects some highlights
A weekend in Cambridge reminds Nina Caplan of her past days as a student but the town's latest drinking spots showcase the compelling wines on offer there in the present
The 25 best books for food and drink lovers in Christmas 2023: from thrilling new recipe books from rising-star chefs and global bartenders, to guides to wine from leading experts in the field