Wine - Styles & regions in greater depth

Liquid Gold - Investing in Wine

The growing demand for and limited supply of fine wines makes them a good bet for a safe investment, says Charles Metcalfe

Wines for Summer

It’s time to clear some space in your fridge for a chillable red, a nice bottle of fizz or a crisp white. Simon Woods recommends styles that make perfect summer drinking

Argentine Malbec

Its intense fruit and ripe, food-friendly tannins mean Argentine Malbec, grown in the foothills of the Andes, matches up to what many people are looking for in a red wine. Mark de Wesselow charts the grape’s rise

Argentina - the benefits of altitude

Famous the world over for its high-altitude vineyards, Argentina plans to double its on-trade presence in the next few years. So how do these great heights influence the wines? Joe Fattorini joins the mile-high club to find out more

California - a greater emphasis on elegance

Where once California’s wines were over-oaked, over-alcoholic and often overpriced, a growing number of producers are realising that bigger is not always better. Richard Woodard reports from the light side

California - times are changing

California’s icon wines have never cut much ice on this side of the Atlantic, and now American sommeliers, too, are increasingly finding other ways to add excitement to their lists. Larry Walker reports on the victory for balance, terroir and the little guy

Chablis

When we want serious Chardonnay, all too often we overlook the northern French region of Chablis. But it’s time to revisit the sensational wines produced here, says Hamish Anderson

Cool Climate Chile

Chile’s winemakers are deserting the comfort zone of the Central Valley in favour of cooler, more difficult vineyard sites. And all in the name of elegance. Peter Richards reports

Italy - rich variety

…wine-making, that is – it’s just that, once we British are back from our holidays, we tend to forget how good their wines can be. Peter McCombie offers an entry-level guide to some of the best to try

South Africa

Wines of South Africa’s Escape to the Cape initiative has brought on-trade buyers to its winelands in growing numbers. Fiona Sims tags along with some top sommeliers to find out what might make it onto their final lists