We all know the big Cognac names, even if only from our favourite hip-hop tracks. But, says Richard Woodard, a smattering of smaller, boutique producers are quietly making their voices heard, and are well worth seeking out. Can this family-owned model survive?

Nathan McCarley-O'Neill, director of mixology at Claridge's Hotel in London, shares his recipe for making the perfect Champagne cocktail at home

A host of London bars are serving inventive Christmas cocktails on their menus. Want to recreate the festive magic at home? We asked five of the best to share their recipes

The longest-standing port house is boasting a bumper year. Libby Zietsman-Brodie takes a look at Kopke’s roots as well as the enduring appeal of its single-harvest ports

Its heritage is without equal, but its recent history has been troubled. Essi Avellan MW visits a revived Champagne Henriot as the house delves into its cellar for a spectacular library release

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