Having lived in southwest France for 28 years, Armagnac consultant and educator Amanda Garnham has brandy running through her veins. Here she shares her favourite places to drink the spirit - from a cosy speakeasy in Paris to a Musketeer-led 'library' in New York City
In episode 228, David Kermode revisits some of the many conversations with guests from across series 19. From the many winemakers who continue to grow England's reputation for outstanding sparkling wine, to the trailblazing writers and sommeliers who are bringing wine to new audiences, the latest season sees Kermode traversing the UK to hear from some of the most exciting names in wine and spirits
Rhône wine expert Matt Walls starts at the top of the Valley and works his way south to recommend the best hotels in the region for weary wine lovers looking for a touch of luxury
A glut of new restaurants is redefining and reinvigorating Greek cuisine in the capital, helping the UK to its first ever Michelin star for a Greek restaurant in the process. Fiona Sims speaks to the creative chefs behind the trend and highlights five of the best modern Greek spots in London
Billionaire Peter Kwok now owns seven châteaux in Bordeaux, having moved to France looking for nothing more than a holiday home. From a brush with the Viet Cong to receiving the Légion d'Honneur, he talks to Adam Lechmere about his journey to a life in wine
A new wave of non-alcoholic spirits is enabling top bartenders to create 'low and no' cocktails that are bolder and more sophisticated than ever - not just imitations of the classics. Anthony Gladman goes for a sober session to chat with the people powering the move away from the mocktail
American whiskey is approachable, diverse and boasts an impressive craft scene. So says IWSC judge Millie Milliken as she talks to David Kermode about the 2025 IWSC Judging in Kentucky and what it revealed about the whiskey scene in the US, both now and for the future
Switzerland's best wine bars reward the adventurous with a diversity that encompasses city spots with international lists to lakeside lounges with well-stocked cellars and unassuming counters focused on the best of Swiss wine. Here are 13 bars to visit from a range of regions across the country
From an Aztec goddess and the Spanish invasion to a 21st-century resurgence, the history of Tequila encapsulates hundreds of years of sociological, political and cultural change, all leading to the bottle on your table. In this extract from her new book, Tequila: A Tasting Course, Millie Milliken explores its beginnings
Excellent (and affordable) wines, a long-standing gastronomic tradition and picture-perfect rural views should place the Dordogne high on your list of travel destinations. Anna Richards journeys through 'the land of 1,001 castles'