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

From expert guides to food-and-wine pairing to whisky manuals, cocktail compendiums and memoirs from famous foodie faces, we review the best new books for Christmas, all ideal for gifting the food-and-drink lover in your life

Traditionally speaking, age has been the biggest focus for wines from Spain’s Rioja region – but the ‘Rioja ‘n’ Roll’ collective is putting an emphasis on terroir instead. Fintan Kerr speaks to one of its founding members, Bodegas Artuke

Greek wine’s popularity is not only on the rise internationally – a thriving wine bar scene in Athens is also helping drive local interest in the country’s diverse range of grapes. Andrew Neather takes us on a crawl through the Greek capital

From the plains of the US Midwest to the pampas of Argentina, the rearing of beef varies wildly – and every farmer thinks their way is the best way. Fiona Beckett looks at steak's transatlantic differences

New Zealand’s Marlborough region is famous for singular Sauvignon Blanc, but as Chris Howard discovers, diverse expressions are well under way deep in the South Pacific

As the terroir focus in South America continues to sharpen, the spotlight is increasingly being cast on individual vineyards, says Amanda Barnes

Adam Lechmere takes a seat at the table for Bolgheri's first 'anteprima' weekend and discovers a wine region still in search of its identity. With a mood of experimentation and collaboration in the air, what could be next from the birthplace of the Super-Tuscan?

Sure, you've heard of the Super-Tuscans, but the Bolgheri wine region is working towards its own definitive style away from those starry labels. Here are 10 top producers to discover

Are you selecting the right wine glasses when sipping at home? Here we look at why it matters and how to choose the ultimate vessel for each style of vino