The points raceDoes a points rating tell you more about a wine than tasting notes do? Or can more be learned about a wine by reading the comments of a critic you trust?Sat May 31 2014 - 01:00
The white wines of GreeceGreek wines are deliciously different in the right handsSat May 24 2014 - 01:00
The Cryan gameWhat the doctor ordered: attending a medical conference in South Africa made a wine importer out of a medic, and business has never been betterSat May 17 2014 - 01:00
The return of rieslingDon’t be put off by the unpronounceable labels or the high prices. A good riesling is the perfect summer companion that goes so well with any food, it’s back in fashionSat May 10 2014 - 01:00
The sun’s out: it’s white wine timeLonger, brighter, sunnier days call out for white wine, and Italy has moved way beyond Pinot Grigio to produce some of the most interesting, varied choicesSat May 03 2014 - 01:00
The body of proofFinding a lighter white wine to drink is relatively easy, but tracking down a tasty red with a low alcohol content is becoming increasingly challenging. Here’s why . . .Sat Apr 26 2014 - 01:00
Domaine la Condaime L’Eveque Syrah-Mourvedre 2012 IGT Côtes de Thongue 12.5% €11.99Sat Apr 26 2014 - 01:00
Château du Coing de St Fiacre 2011 Muscadet de Sevre & Maine Sur Lie 12%, €15.35Sat Apr 19 2014 - 01:00
Time to lighten upOnce featured on every wine list, Beaujolais and Muscadet fell out of fashion in favour of powerful, full-bodied wines. Now, thankfully, these light, refreshing old favourites are making a comebackSat Apr 19 2014 - 01:00
Wines get real for AprilThe best ‘natural’ wines are delicious, the worst smell of manure, and in this month-long celebration of real wine, you can taste for yourselfSat Apr 12 2014 - 01:00
Open up your best reds for roast lambIt’s a challenge to find a white wine that goes with lamb. There is one, but purists prefer red – just avoid the mint sauce with itSat Apr 12 2014 - 01:00
Superior bubbles for your glassIf you’re treating yourself to Champagne, it’s useful to know a bit about how to serve it, so no ice bucket, no coupes, and make sure you rinse your flutesSat Mar 29 2014 - 01:00
Look beyond RiojaAlcoholic fruit bombs have given way to far more subtle, elegant wines and for the canny buyer Spain may offer better value than any other countrySat Mar 22 2014 - 01:00
