We all deserve to celebrate this Christmas with a bottle of something special. We asked wine experts, buyers, and sommeliers to name the festive wines they're lining up for the big day

The grower Champagne revolution shows no sign of slowing, with a wealth of confident, experimental producers challenging traditional lore through an increased focus on single-vineyard wines. Essi Avellan MW pays a visit to six of them

Napa Valley’s famous estate has recently released the 125th anniversary vintage of its Cabernet Sauvignon. What went into making the first, and how has the estate and the wine - plus the iconic deer featured on bottles - slowly evolved over the years?

Tasting through the Pierre Paillard range with co-owner Quentin Paillard, Harry Eyres gets to grips with the kinds of ‘powerful’ wines Bouzy can offer Champagne lovers

While plenty of chocolatiers are delivering sweet treats to UK postcodes in time for Christmas gifting, these craft chocolate makers and curators source their beans from the world's most celebrated terroirs

Meet the winemakers and viticulturists who scale the tallest heights and riskiest cliffs to reap the rewards of harvest each year

Shopping for the food lover in your life? We select the best Christmas gifts to buy keen cooks, kitchen-gadget obsessives and restaurant geeks – from trendy condiments and cheese subscription boxes to classic kitchenware

Ruinart has swapped its heavy-duty gift box for a more responsible alternative, but why make such a bold statement?

Shopping for the wine obsessive in your life? We select the best Christmas gifts for wine lovers of all levels - from limited-edition bottles to stylish glassware and the latest gadgets

Wine sent regularly to your doorstep? What’s not to love? From curated cases to boxes filled with limited releases, there’s never been a better time for home-delivered wine. We’ve rounded up a selection of the best wine subscription services delivering within the UK