It has gained a reputation as the best value non-vintage Champagne, but Charles Heidsieck’s Brut Réserve has a complex backstory. As a special edition of the wines is released, Essi Avellan MW delves into its past and present, and reviews the latest bottlings
Australia is the place to look for innovative, exciting gins. With botanicals you won't find anywhere else, Aussie gins are giving traditional renderings a run for their money
Joel Harrison jumps into his DeLorean and heads back to a decade celebrated for memorable movies – and malts
The winter months are the ideal time to pull out some delicious, full-bodied Italian red wines. Whether you’re cosying up to the fire or tucking into a slow-cooked stew, these bottles are the perfect antidote to sub-zero temperatures
Highly regarded Australian chef Josh Niland has rewritten the rulebook on fish cookery, but in another life he could have been opening the batting for the Baggy Greens…
Take a look back at the most-read articles and reviews from 2020, from grower Champagne and Rioja to whisky and fine dining...
The concept of terroir in wine is well known, but can Scotch whisky share a sense of place, too? Andrew Jefford delves into mist, myth and meaning
The first growths of Bordeaux used to be off limits to most wine lovers. Now Prince Robert of Luxembourg, owner of Haut-Brion et al, is leading a charge to make the region's riches more accessible
Across social media, more and more virtuous souls are boasting of their commitment to going a month without wine, whisky, or any other drink. Our lifestyle columnist explains why she's not one of them
When you’ve made your mark in Burgundy, where to next? Not many winemakers head east to Jura, but François Duvivier of Domaine du Pélican has done just that – and is showing the potential of this in-vogue region