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
Love them or loathe them, wine influencers are here to stay. Adam Lechmere looks at their rise to prominence and how they’ve shaken up the old guard
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
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
Known as ‘The Nose’, Richard Paterson is widely acknowledged as the most experienced master blender in Scotch whisky. Now he is assembling a new team of blenders to continue his legacy