Head down the cobbled streets of its ancient villages or saunter along the seafront, and you'll find that Brittany isn't short of spots for French cider and wine. Ashleigh Arnott selects the best Brittany bars to add to your itinerary
Shopping for the wine obsessive in your life? We select the best Christmas gifts for wine lovers of all levels - from luxury getaways to stylish glassware and the latest gadgets
Cognac Frapin maintains complete control over its liquids, from grape to glass, to create Cognacs of striking depth and complexity. Joel Harrison talks to cellar master Patrice Piveteau about the estate's philosophy and the importance of time
The latest and greatest wine books for gifting to the drink fan in your life this Christmas – from the memoirs of Instagram's 'Wine Guy' to a Master of Wine's tasting guide and an exploration of Bordeaux’s highly respected Saint-Julien appellation
From fine Champagne to the value of old vines and the hottest new wine books, episode 240 of The Drinking Hour podcast sees David Kermode revisit some of the highlights of series 20
From treehouses to campsites overlooking vineyards, Matt Walls reports from the Rhône on some of the best alternative accommodation options for those wishing to avoid humdrum hotels
The remaining stocks from cult defunct whisky distillery Karuizawa are about to run dry with the launch of Once in a Lifetime. Richard Woodard samples the last ever release, one that represents Karuizawa’s final step into whisky folklore
D'Oliveiras has taken first place in the inaugural IWSC Top 50: Wine list. Lucy Shaw talks to Filipe D'Oliveira about what makes the family's Madeira so special, the extensive library collection and his favourite vintages
William Grant & Sons has taken top spot in the inaugural IWSC Top 50: Spirits list. Lucy Shaw reports on the recipe for success at the family-owned company that's been making quality whisky and more for almost 140 years
In episode 239 of The Drinking Hour podcast, David Kermode heads to California for the Old Vine Conference 2025 where he meets with Jancis Robinson OBE MW, Sarah Abbott MW, Alder Yarrow and Rosa Kruger to learn more about the value, history and future of old vine wines