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It was deemed a difficult vintage and received a lukewarm reception during en primeur tastings. So how is the Bordeaux 2021 vintage taking shape now in bottle? Rupert Millar makes an assessment and recommends five bottles to seek out

Essi Avellan MW explores the dark-skinned sparkling style, a rarity that’s on the rise, in a tasting of some special examples of blanc de noirs dating back to 1990

Alistair Cooper MW introduces some Argentinian reds and whites that demonstrate the emergence of a lighter style of wine, though still with great cellaring potential

In the run-up to the house’s 300th anniversary, Moët et Chandon plans a wave of releases of a brand-new, multi-vintage ‘cuvée d’exception’. Anne Krebiehl has the story, plus tasting notes for Moët Collection Impériale Creation No. 1

Overcrowding is becoming an issue for La Place de Bordeaux's September releases but it remains a fantastic opportunity to access a range of vintages and styles from established producers and new arrivals alike. Jane Anson samples the wines available in 2023 in order to pick ten of the most interesting and exciting to shortlist

The Glen Grant’s Devotion is a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and a rarity at 70-years-old. It’s also a mark of the Scotch whisky distillery’s skill at straddling a gamut of single malt age statements, says Joel Harrison

Sarah Marsh MW shares a selection of Pinot Noir wines to try from Canada's Okanagan Valley, where she observes a shift in the approach to winemaking that's leading to a greater sense of place in the glass

The 2022 Bordeaux vintage represents something of a return to form for the region after an underwhelming '21, despite scorching summer temperatures. Jane Anson selects 10 wines that demonstrate the virtues of the vintage

Canada is emerging as an exciting new frontier for Pinot Noir and a small region known as The Bench is leading the way in the production of vibrant, fresh examples. Sarah Marsh MW reports