From a wine cave hidden under the streets of Paris to a modernist haven in Vancouver, these are the best new bars to open this month

Drought in southern Europe, wildfires in Napa and Oregon; the effects of climate change on the wine industry have become impossible to ignore. Andrew Neather, co-author of the new book 'Rooted in Change: The Stories Behind Sustainable Wine', explains why it’s time for the wine industry to get to grips with sustainability – and what the future could look like

In episode 233 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode sits down with Lucie Pereyre de Nonancourt of Laurent-Perrier to learn more about the brand's Grand Siècle cuvée, the pioneering women of Champagne and the house's commitment to sustainability

Matt Walls traverses the entire Rhône Valley to discover the best fine-dining restaurants in the region, recommending more than a dozen serving unashamedly French fare alongside the best of the local wines

Just over a decade on from its creation, Chianti Classico's Gran Selezione category has become a defining symbol of the region's best wines - and the introduction of UGAs has only sharpened its identity

Johanna Derry Hall learns more about the outstanding lots donated by The Glenlivet and Aberlour to The Distillers One of One auction, a charity event taking place next month that gives whisky fans the chance to bid for some of the rarest drams ever released

In episode 232 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode meets with Margaret Rand, editor of the 2026 Pocket Wine Book to discuss the legacy of this book, which is currently celebrating its 49th edition, and how it has continued to chart the ever-evolving history of wine

From the revered terraces of Lavaux to glacier-framed lodges in Valais, urban boutiques in Zürich and sun-drenched terraces in Ticino, every one of these spectacular hotels makes a great base to explore the wine scene across Switzerland

Amarone may be Valpolicella's undisputed star but the region's fresher and often lighter Valpolicella Superiore wines are well placed to please contemporary palates. Jacopo Mazzeo puts the versatile style in the spotlight

Emerging from a desire to enhance the simplistic star rating given to a vintage, a new, comprehensive assessment system called Forma has been introduced by the Consorzio del vino Brunello di Montalcino. Cristina Mercuri takes an in-depth look at the initiative and the advantages it offers to lovers of the region's wines