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

Time spent in Ontario and around its border with the US reminds Nina Caplan of the folly of Prohibition and its negative impact on the discerning drinker. Thankfully, a trip around the state today demonstrates that the best winemakers are firmly focused on quality and all the pleasure that can give to lovers of fine wine

Great rosé is a gift that shouldn't be limited to the warm evenings and pool parties of summer, writes David Kermode. With the clocks about to go back, he explains why winter is the perfect season to drink pink