Some interesting discussions have opened up around the way we write about wine. David Kermode considers how to strike the best balance when penning tasting notes that capture a flavour – and, more often than not, a feeling

Nothing beats drinking on holiday, and that’s especially true now that capital cities are upping their cocktail game. But that doesn't mean you should overlook bars in some of the traditional tourist traps or places more off the beaten track, says Joel Harrison

Hosted at venues from Clos Vougeot to Saint Vivant, the Festival de la Musique et du Vin is an uplifting affair, says Nina Caplan – and the perfect backdrop to a similarly life-affirming story of a famous Burgundian name reborn

Some might consider it a touch cheeky to use a £9 bottle of vermouth in a £20 cocktail. But for Alice Lascelles it was the sign of a bartender who knew his own mind

Magnums of rosé have become the ultimate summer-ready wine format, but they’re also the ideal bottle size for serious cellar fodder, says David Kermode

With record-breaking sales and bogus schemes both making headlines in recent weeks, Joel Harrison lays out the current landscape of cask whisky investment for Scotch fans who have had their curiosity piqued

Oysters, oils, onions: cocktails are getting increasingly savoury. Number one fan Millie Milliken argues that it’s time for less sweet libations to shine

Nina Caplan takes to the Swiss mountains for an unforgettable experience at La Guérite 1814, an unconventional, wine-focused summer dining terrace overlooking the vines of Cave Corbassière

While it doesn't command the prices of wines from Burgundy or Bordeaux, cool-climate Syrah and the grape's use in unexpected international blends could soon change all that, says Sarah Heller MW

With the warmer weather, many imbibers will be reverting to something chilled fresh from the fridge, but Joel Harrison says it’s just as good a time to explore the depths of your spirits cabinet when pondering your summer drink selection