Many famous wine regions mark the River Loire, but four inland appellations championing the Gamay grape have fallen under the radar. Leona de Pasquale explains why they’re now coming together to form the ‘Loire Volcanique’, a collective ready to erupt on the world wine stage

For years, single malt was the preserve of Scottish and Irish distilleries. Then Japan got in on the act. Now, distillers from as far afield as Scandinavia and Australia are joining the party, by way of France, India and Taiwan. Joel Harrison reports on a very un-Scottish insurrection

The two wine regions have plenty of shared history, but is that reflected in the glass to this day? Adam Lechmere attends a tasting held in Haro and asks experts from CVNE and Canon la Gaffelière to join him in comparing wines from their respective regions

Sommelier Kristyna Janickova explains what the term ‘structure’ means when describing wine, and how to tell if what you’re drinking can be considered a well-structured wine

The traditional Italian herbal liqueur is having a moment, and now it's being made by UK producers looking to get creative with local botanicals. Johanna Derry Hall explores a range of British amaros - from Edinburgh to London; from Cornwall to the Cotswolds

As low- and no-alcohol wine alternatives continue to improve in quality, Jacopo Mazzeo explores how producers are embracing new methods to create wines that mindful drinkers will actually enjoy

Traditional British cheese is back in the limelight and on cheeseboards, as interest in heritage cheesemaking heightens. Here are five to try – plus the wine pairings that’ll truly make them shine

The English wine sub-region says it's ready to give Napa Valley a run for its money with its attractions and accommodations in among the vines. Adam Lechmere pays West Sussex a visit to see if it lives up to the hype

It started as a modest retirement project to bottle some old whisky. Just over a decade later, says Felipe Schrieberg, The Last Drop is the source of some of the world’s rarest spirits

Husband-and-wife team Massimo and Erin Di Costanzo speak on crafting 'spice-driven', single-vineyard Cabernet in Napa Valley, with an aim to create wines Massimo's Italian ancestors would enjoy drinking