When it comes to Champagne, good things come to those who wait, says David Kermode. Here, he shares why disgorgement dates and time on lees matter - especially in light of a heated market

Although the idea of a vintage is relatively clearcut in the world of wine, its use in the context of spirits throws up far greater complexities – and avenues to explore. Millie Milliken takes a look at the term and its current use

In Episode 105 of The Drinking Hour podcast, Champagne Billecart-Salmon president Mathieu Roland Billecart talks to host David Kermode at the launch of the latest prestige cuvée from the historic Champagne house

'The DNA of any drink is rooted in its bouquet,' says Joel Harrison. Here he shares his musings on the importance of aroma when it comes to spirits

The son of a Swiss-Israeli sculptor, Bibi Graetz could have easily pursued a life in art, but chose winemaking as his preferred form of self expression. Adam Lechmere meets the Tuscan wine maker with a cult collector following

Grower Champagne is on fire right now and the best labels are selling for serious money on the secondary market. David Kermode gets the lowdown from Essi Avellan MW, who has just released a comprehensive report on the topic for Club Oenologique

From a Sri Lankan-influenced cocktail bar in London's Soho to a sun-drenched terrace in Los Angeles, these are the drinking spots to get excited about this month

Nina Caplan looks forward to the coming of spring in Montreal, where waist-high snow doesn’t get in the way of new wine bars popping up like flowers across the city. Its latest, Buvette Pompette, has a French name but a distinctly Spanish feel