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.
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.
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.
The revival of rosé wine: a guide to picking the best bottle this summer
Once regarded as uncool, rosé has undergone an image overhaul in both the Old and New Worlds. From the vineyards of Provence to the wine lands of New Zealand, here's how to pick the best bottle for your palate.
Why Rhineland-Palatinate is Germany’s most romantic region
From fairytale castles sitting atop towering hills to the country’s most picturesque towns, here’s how to discover the famous wine-making state of Rhineland-Palatinate in western Germany.
Sandy vines and subtle wines in Lisbon's underrated wine region
From the sandy vines of Colares to the ‘sweet spot’ of Alenquer, Lisbon's underrated wine region is producing reds and whites as complex and singular as the local landscape.
Getting to know dessert wines from Australia to Italy
From Australia’s treacly ‘stickies’ to the light, frothy asti of Italy, dessert wines are as distinct as the countries that produce them.
Experience the wonders of Greek wine where it's produced
One of Greece’s eight wine roads, the Epirus route is home to three historic wineries, with the debina white grape the star of the show.
Learn about wine with a sommelier on the slopes
Get an education in South Tyrolean wines while you ski.
