The Araujos made their name as the couple behind Napa’s acclaimed Eisele Vinyeard, then sold it and got out of the wine business – for 24 hours. W Blake Gray hears their comeback story

For ADMO, the ever-resourceful Champagne house has brought together four starry chefs to mark the release of its latest rosé, prompting the question – what does luxury fine dining look like in an increasingly eco-conscious world?

From expert guides to food-and-wine pairing to whisky manuals, cocktail compendiums and memoirs from famous foodie faces, we review the best new books for Christmas, all ideal for gifting the food-and-drink lover in your life

Like many, David Kermode long held sherry in low regard. But having since rediscovered the Spanish fortified wine – and having recently visited its birthplace, Jerez – he waxes lyrical on the drink’s many virtues

Shopping for the dram fan in your life? Joel Harrison selects the best Christmas gifts to buy whisky lovers of all levels – from hip flasks and glassware to limited-edition Scotch bottlings