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‘Which red wines are the best to drink chilled?’
Sommelier Chris Parker shares his tips with a reader looking to explore chilled red wine in the summer months
Sommelier Chris Parker shares his tips with a reader looking to explore chilled red wine in the summer months
From memoirs by esteemed wine writers and books by top vignerons to epic reads exploring the history of the drink, we review the latest and greatest wine book releases for drink lovers to dive into this summer
Sommelier Desiree Chantarasak advises on the best styles of wine to pair with Thai dishes, how to deal with aromatics in food and why opting for low-alcohol wines could be the key to a great pairing.
To celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of Charles-Camille Heidsieck, the Champagne house has revived the much-loved Champagne Charlie bottling - but this time it's going blended, reports Essi Avellan MW
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