The rivalry between Bordeaux and Burgundy is as ancient as the creamy stones of Saint-Émilion. But as she heads east to dine in "the Other Place", our new columnist finds open-mindedness far more important than competition
The winners of the 2020 IWSC spirits trophies are announced today, following weeks of rigorous tastings, and there's a few surprises... German single malt, anyone?
Grenache is one of the world's most prolific grapes – though historically it's been better known as part of blends. Yet with ever more fine examples coming from every corner of the wine world, the "poor man's Pinot" is finally getting the recognition it deserves
In 1969, Peter Aaron was asked to photograph the grands crus of Bordeaux. Never previously published, these vibrant images capture a way of life rooted in its era, but that still resonates 50 years later...
From speeding down the Autobahn to pairing Mouton-Rothschild with Big Macs: winemaker Lenz Moser shares his Life Lessons
It’s become a hot – and often misunderstood – topic, with conflicting reports about what goes into most wines, why, and what is actually permitted. Simon J Woolf explains all…
Château Mouton-Rothschild’s Artists' Series, a collection of artworks from high-profile artists that decorate its iconic labels, is well documented. But the story behind the very first label, the 1945, and its creator is as unknown as it is fascinating
As the demand for limited-edition single-malts continues to grow, so prices will continue to rise. But, warns our columnist, what happens when the tide turns?
With her husband Jacques Thienpont, Fiona Morrison MW oversees one of Bordeaux’s most prestigious wines, Le Pin. As the couple – and their counterparts across the region – begin this year’s black grape harvest, she recalls the drama of the first day of the 2019 season
David T Smith takes a look at the gin distilleries embracing innovation - and picks out six of the best new-wave gins