While Rioja may be one of the most beloved wine regions in the world, it remains largely unexplored by jet-setting oenophiles. From hot air balloon rides over the vines to bespoke wine lunches, here are the best Rioja wineries for tours, tastings and more

At this year's IWSC Chinese in-situ judging, Marselan was the subject of much debate amongst the judges. Susie Barrie MW considers whether the variety has the potential to excite wine lovers around the world and become China's flagship grape

For the first in a series of 'mini masterclasses' on The Drinking Hour exploring the complexity and diversity of whisky, David Kermode is joined by expert, author and judge Billy Abbott of The Whisky Exchange to discuss fruit-forward styles

In the world of spirits, from rum to whisky, the term solera is having its moment. How are these distilleries using this Sherry process to their advantage? Millie Milliken explores the idea

There's a buzz about volcanic wines and Portugal's archipelago in the Atlantic is a great place to find them. Fiona Sims reports from the islands on five restaurants serving fine local food to match wines with a captivating character

Flawed wines are more common than you might think and recognising them can be tricky. In this excerpt from Wine Confident, Kelli White explains how to detect imperfections like cork taint and what to do if you come across a flawed bottle. With a little training, you can ensure every wine experience is a good one

Without a doubt, winemakers know good food. Lucy Shaw asks a clutch of renowned Spanish producers to share their top Rioja eats