It has barely been part of the fine wine conversation in the past, but, argues David Kermode, Austria offers it all. Distinctive and different, it is a serious rival for quality – and you’ll get so much more for your money

Sandy beaches and far-off adventures might be on the horizon. But for Joel Harrison, the return of international travel also signals excitement in the form of airport duty-free and sky-high G&Ts

Following an invitation to the Factory House – an historic club for the port shippers of Porto – Nina Caplan ponders the future of the fortified wine

A first-time festival experience means David Kermode must confront the truth about canned wine: current standards are embarrassingly low. Here, he explains why it’s time for winemakers to up their aluminium game

When it comes to refreshing summer and autumn drinks, white spirits rule. But, argues Joel Harrison, dark spirits can be just as good for mixing up a refreshing cocktail in warmer weather

After a year without winery visits, Nina Caplan was delighted to hit the tasting trail again, and she chose two of the best: Krug and Philipponnat Champagne

He may have once been in the rosé closet, but David Kermode is now passionately declaring his love for the pink drink – which has come on leaps and bounds over the past decade

Gathering a collection of rare and wonderful whisky is far less mystifying than wine buying, says Joel Harrison. Here he explains why and shares his insights on how to collect whisky from scratch

When Nina Caplan used her lockdown to finally read Plague-era epic “The Decameron”, she discovered themes of escapism and friendship that tallied with her present. But she didn’t know she’d also find herself reflecting on the modern-day winemaking women of Tuscany

Despite impressive strides made by wine producers to adapt to virtual tastings, David Kermode says he can’t wait to get back to the cellar door IRL