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Meet the maker: the foraging-focused distiller making small-batch vermouth
James Harrison-Allen is crafting a distinct, small-batch vermouth from the botanicals thriving on the Pembrokeshire coast.
Everything you need to know about Azerbaijani wine
From well-rounded vintages to specialist bars, plus a winemaking history dating back millennia, homegrown wine is interlaced with local Azeri life. Here, we speak to those in the industry about what makes Azerbaijan a hotspot for wine tourism.
CLOSED: Win a case of Wickhams fine English wines worth £99
We've teamed up with Wickhams to offer one winner the chance to taste some of the finest wines England has to offer.
Five world-class English wines to try this summer
English sparkling is now considered some of the best in the world — and homegrown still wines are on the up too. We've got the lowdown — plus, the five best bottles to order in.
A culinary guide to Hawke's Bay, the heart of New Zealand's wine country
On the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, the city of Napier and surrounding Hawke’s Bay region are synonymous with homegrown produce, from wine to figs and seafood.
Join us as we discover the wine of Adelaide and South Australia — 1 June 2021
Discover what makes the vineyard city of Adelaide and surrounding wine regions so special at a free live online event with wine expert Olly Smith and other selected guests.
The pastis of Provence: the revival of the aniseed aperitif
In the south of France, in and around the city of Marseille, a new generation of artisanal distillers are breathing fresh life — and flavours — into the region’s beloved aniseed aperitif.
Five Greek wines to try, from muscat to moschofilero
With a long tradition of viticulture and hundreds of native grape varieties, Greece should be the word when it comes to wine.
Seven ways to experience Nova Scotia, Canada's rugged eastern province
From driving along one of world’s most scenic highways to whale-watching, hiking between hemlocks or discovering quaint fishing villages, here’s what to do in this thrilling maritime province.
How to explore the winelands of Naoussa, in northern Greece
In the hills of Central Macedonia, the vineyards of Naoussa are where the highly prized Xinomavro wine is produced. Here, we delve into the wine’s reputation and look at three estates that are well worth a visit.
Wine for winter: picking the perfect malbec
Born in France and made famous by Argentina, malbec is a wine whose star is still on the rise. Here's what you need to know about its production. Plus, we suggest five of the best bargain bottles to try.
On the shores of Lake Iseo: exploring Italy's lesser-known lake district
The smallest of Italy’s great lakes, this scythe-shaped squiggle of water is home to fishing villages tucked into deep bays, backed by an amphitheatre of snow-capped Alpine foothills and terraced hills that produce Italy’s most-prized sparkling wine.
A beginner's guide to spiced rum
Sweet and accessible, spiced rum is ideal for tentative spirit-sippers, as well as being a killer cocktail ingredient.
From farm to glass in Barcelona: the story of Estrella Damm and its homegrown, world-class beer
The lager — made from ingredients harvested near the brewery in Barcelona — is known for its distinctive taste that’s savoured in bars, restaurants and homes around the globe. But when it comes to its creation, things remain strictly Mediterranean.
Meet the maker: the Portuguese vintners taking natural wine back to its roots
In a small valley in central Portugal, vineyard owners Jorge Cardoso and Fernanda Rodrigues are reviving ancient wine-making traditions, favouring clay pots over barrels.
The new wine museum transforming Porto's historic warehouse district
Raise a glass! Europe has opened yet another mega museum dedicated to wine — a mammoth project set to transform Porto’s former wine warehouse district into a new cultural quarter. Plus, three new wine experiences close to home.
