Wines

In a region dominated by the big houses, independent growers are making their mark. Alice Lascelles meets the princes

WineChap gives his verdict on the new En Primeur releases

Our drinks expert on where to quaff artisan prosecco, small-batch mezcals and the ultimate champagne cocktails

England’s sparkling wines are in the ascendant. Can its vineyards pull the same trick with still?

Salty, nutty, fatty, sweet – pata negra partners deliciously with so many different drinks. From a classic fino sherry to a non-alcoholic beer, Alice Lascelles finds five to try

Wine expert Tom Harrow on what barrels will top the Hospices de Beaune auction on November 17

Borough Market wine bar Flor may be small but every inch is ingenious

The Hospices de Beaune charity auction is a rumbustious chance to buy a unique piece of viticultural history

If Lewis Carroll had designed wine shops, they would probably have looked like this Shoreditch osteria, says Alice Lascelles

“La Belle Endormie” is waking from its slumber, energised by new hotels and restaurants. Mary Lussiana toasts the opening of a storied château

Norman Foster has designed the new Maltus winery – yet another coup for the rock-star winemaker, says wine insider Tom Harrow

Sauternes, the drink of kings, is finally enjoying a renaissance as the jewel in Bordeaux’s crown

How to take the true measure of the wine market? A data-crunching website points the way

Italian wine producer Ornellaia is a vinous institution in the city, with a Michelin-starred restaurant showcasing its vintages

Cloudy Bay’s The Shed is a shrine to Central Otago Pinot Noir – rated more highly than its iconic white

British sparkling-wine producer Nyetimber is the inspiration behind three pop-up lodges at The Alpina Gstaad

The soon-to-be-released wine from Rocca’s prized Rabajà plot is a seductively perfumed sensation

For fine cuisine and the last of the summer wine, cocktails and champagne…