A splash of Chasselas, a sunset barbecue, a long-table lunch in the vines… we list the best places to visit for experiences sure to please a wine lover travelling in Switzerland
The popularity of the agave spirit is booming - and there was no shortage of excellent mezcals in the IWSC 2025, helping prove the drink's power
From a wine cave hidden under the streets of Paris to a modernist haven in Vancouver, these are the best new bars to open this month
Drought in southern Europe, wildfires in Napa and Oregon; the effects of climate change on the wine industry have become impossible to ignore. Andrew Neather, co-author of the new book 'Rooted in Change: The Stories Behind Sustainable Wine', explains why it’s time for the wine industry to get to grips with sustainability – and what the future could look like
In episode 233 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode sits down with Lucie Pereyre de Nonancourt of Laurent-Perrier to learn more about the brand's Grand Siècle cuvée, the pioneering women of Champagne and the house's commitment to sustainability
Matt Walls traverses the entire Rhône Valley to discover the best fine-dining restaurants in the region, recommending more than a dozen serving unashamedly French fare alongside the best of the local wines
Just over a decade on from its creation, Chianti Classico's Gran Selezione category has become a defining symbol of the region's best wines - and the introduction of UGAs has only sharpened its identity
Johanna Derry Hall learns more about the outstanding lots donated by The Glenlivet and Aberlour to The Distillers One of One auction, a charity event taking place next month that gives whisky fans the chance to bid for some of the rarest drams ever released
In episode 232 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode meets with Margaret Rand, editor of the 2026 Pocket Wine Book to discuss the legacy of this book, which is currently celebrating its 49th edition, and how it has continued to chart the ever-evolving history of wine
From the revered terraces of Lavaux to glacier-framed lodges in Valais, urban boutiques in Zürich and sun-drenched terraces in Ticino, every one of these spectacular hotels makes a great base to explore the wine scene across Switzerland