Food & Drink

Wines for Spring

As we emerge from the cold, dark days of winter, is it time to give your wine cellar a boost? Simon Woods suggests some reds, whites and rosés from lesser-known grapes and regions that will spice up your spring drinking

The new face of Chianti

A project launched in the late 1980s has transformed the way grapes are grown in the Chianti Classico region and, as Simon Woods finds, the wines are now reaping the benefits

Western Australia

The wineries of Margaret River in Western Australia produce a startling proportion of the country’s finest wines. Hamish Anderson puts the Mercedes-Benz CLC 200 Kompressor Sport through its paces in his quest for the best

Beginner's Guide

For most of us, a celebration is incomplete without a glass of champers. But what is it about Champagne that delivers the je ne sais quoi? Giles Fallowfield reports

Vintage Champagne

We Brits consume more vintage Champagne than any other country. But, asks Giles Fallowfield, what makes this particular wine so distinctive?

Champagne Trends

The British are drinking more Champagne than ever and there’s never been a wider choice of styles to try. Here's an overview of what’s hot in the world of luxury fizz

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