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 3 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