The desert-like terroir of Jumilla is home to some of the finest old Monastrell vineyards in the world but this treasure trove for wine lovers is facing numerous threats. Adam Lechmere reports on the prospects for a precious Spanish region

Barcelona’s cocktail bars are suddenly on top. Isabelle Kliger takes the pulse of the scene and its creative spark, speaking to some of the biggest names in this mixology mecca

The Drinking Hour host David Kermode sits down with Gérard Bertrand, former rugby player and influential winemaker, whose passion for the Languedoc-Roussillon has earned the region a place on the world’s fine-wine map

The days of the great Bordeaux châteaux shunning visitors are over. In fact, thanks to the arrival of oenotourism, some of the best fine dining to be had in France is found at these prestigious addresses

Nina Caplan finds there's much to toast in new film Widow Clicquot, but her inner wine geek feels it's missing some key parts of the story

Masi’s cru wines from Campolongo di Torbe and Mazzano illustrate the joy to be found in the singular quality of some of the world’s finest vineyards. Jason Millar explores how the iconic producer's advancements in appassimento help express the natural differences between two of their most important sites

After a rapid transformation in the past ten years, the best Bordeaux restaurants now rival those found in major cities. From small and intimate avant-garde establishments to restaurants offering traditional haute cuisine, Carolyn Boyd recommends 10 of the best

After the recent IWSC judging in Margaret River, David Kermode is joined by two fellow judges, Alex Hunt MW and Shanteh Wale to discuss the region and some of the surprises it has in store for wine lovers

From set-up through to service, photographer Margaret Stepien documents the striking restaurant where the spirit of El Bulli lives on