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Is terroir ripe for re-evaluation?
Connecting wine to its origins enriches it. However, after at least two decades of terroir triumphalism, our discourse around it is probably due a tune-up
Connecting wine to its origins enriches it. However, after at least two decades of terroir triumphalism, our discourse around it is probably due a tune-up
As Joel Harrison visits distillers around the world, he finds himself in fields and forests - not science labs - exploring techniques handed down through generations
Sarah Heller MW explores the art of blending wine and how, after years of championing site expression, winemakers are re-evaluating the part it can play and the innovations in skilful blending that are only just beginning to be made
While the place and production process play their key part, could it be a more human factor that imbues our favourite whiskies with the character we keep coming back for? Joel Harrison argues the case
Drinks writer Alice Lascelles abstains for a fortnight and surveys the lay of the low-and-no land. What are the alcohol-free drinks that stand out the most and will any of them help mark that 'down tools' moment so many of us crave?
Nina Caplan returns to a destination that outperforms most when the days draw in, providing a reminder that the cold and dark can be restful and rejuvenating if you pick the right places
Christmas is around the corner and Joel Harrison has five top tips to help you make the most of festive drinks during party season
A weekend in Cambridge reminds Nina Caplan of her past days as a student but the town's latest drinking spots showcase the compelling wines on offer there in the present
David Kermode considers the progress made in Chianti since the turn of the century, which has seen the region's wines elevated from relative mediocrity to become some of Italy's finest
Surveying 2023 and a desk creaking under the weight of samples proves to Joel Harrison that the global whisky scene is in rude health. In his latest column, he explores the releases and innovations that make this such a great time for dram lovers