Wines

Here is a truth the wine world does not always want you to know: you do not need to spend big to drink well. Some of the most enjoyable, easy-going wines out there sit comfortably at the affordable end of...

If you have ever enjoyed a glass of Spanish Rioja, you have already tasted Tempranillo, even if you did not know it. It is the grape behind some of Spain's most famous and age-worthy red wines, yet outside its homeland...

Every dad is different, and so is every budget. Some years you want to go all out. Some years you are keeping things sensible. And every year you want the gift to feel thoughtful, regardless of what you spend. The...

Think about the last time you really watched your dad open a bottle of wine. Not a casual splash into a glass in front of the telly, but a proper bottle. The way he studies the label. The slow, deliberate...

Let's be honest. Most of us are not opening a special bottle every night of the week. We want something good to drink with dinner, something easy to share with friends on a Friday, something that does the job without...

Organic and biodynamic wine are both made from grapes grown without synthetic chemicals, but they are not the same thing. Organic wine focuses on avoiding artificial pesticides, herbicides, and fertilisers in the vineyard. Biodynamic wine follows all of those organic...

Sparkling white wine is exactly what it sounds like: a wine made from white grapes that's had a second fermentation to trap carbon dioxide, giving it those bubbles. Champagne, Prosecco and Cava are all sparkling white wines. They're just made...

It is one of the most common complaints in the world of wine. You enjoy a glass or two, and the next morning, or sometimes within the hour, a headache arrives. For many people the immediate suspect is sulphites, the...

It is one of the most persistent debates in the wine world, and the answer is more interesting than a simple yes or no. Champagne carries centuries of prestige, a protected name, and a reputation that has become shorthand for...