How old is the natural wine movement? Ten years? Twenty? Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz set out on this artisan style of winemaking back in the 1940s. Here’s the lowdown on this forward-thinking German producer

German winemaker Egon Müller produces some of the best – and most expensive – Riesling wines in the world from his family-owned estate in the Mosel. This is his story

Portugal has undergone an astonishing winemaking odyssey over recent times, with acclaimed wines made from previously neglected sites. In this exclusive excerpt from his forthcoming book, Simon J Woolf and Ryan Opaz recount one extraordinary tale among many, in the Dão region

It’s a favourite among bartenders and in cocktails, but isn’t it time people treated rum with the same reverence as single malt whisky or Cognac? Stuart Peskett explores the world of premium rums…

Do family companies make a better job of running Bordeaux châteaux than corporations? It depends on the family and the depth of its pockets, says Jane Anson

Brexit is already having a big impact on those who buy and sell wine in the UK, with delays and headaches. Adam Lechmere speaks to those dealing with a mountain of paperwork to find out whether your favourite fine wines will go up in price – or even still be available

Looking to step things up from the standard box of chocolates for Valentine's Day? For top quality cacao beans, you need to head for Venezuela, says Fiona Beckett, as she dips into the terroirs of cru chocolate

In 2020, Julie Cavil took over from Eric Lebel as chef de cave at Champagne Krug. She talks to us about the challenges of the role and what motivates her

Louis XIII Cognac is intended to conform to a house style, no matter who the current cellar master is. We speak to Baptiste Loiseau and his predecessor – and mentor – Pierrette Trichet about the challenges and responsibility this brings