Wines

A little-known French wine region beloved of sommeliers is getting top billing at an adventurous and convivial London restaurant

Robin Birley, founder of Mayfair’s most talked about club, 5 Hertford Street, is launching a London venture dedicated to the “glorification of wine”. Nick Foulkes meets him on the eve of its opening. Portrait by Richard Grassie

The launch of Château Margaux’s first limited edition bottle signals a seismic shift in the august winemaker’s philosophy. Alice Lascelles reports on the smart changes afoot as the vineyard sets its sights on the future. Portrait by Anne Leroy

Vineyard’s course features wines of extraordinary calibre

It was a tour de force year for the region’s expert growers, despite challenging weather conditions

As Penfolds launches its top-secret super-blend of Grange vintages, our reporter gets an undercover first taste

Despite killer frosts in 2016, there's good news to be had, says WineChap Tom Harrow

Savvy sommeliers offer wine chosen for your mood, from a “romantic” bordeaux to a douro to debate over

Sauternes often steals the crown, but modern-day incarnations of Constantia and Tokaji are also gems

Gifting wine this Christmas? Sidestep the predictable with imaginative selections, formats and experiences, says Alice Lascelles

The wine-growing Regaleali estate is open to guests when the family is away

The new face of fine wine tourism – from vaunted Bordelais châteaux to the cult vineyards of South Africa – is all about first-person encounters, breathtaking lodgings and exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences. Alice Lascelles reports

A limited edition of 120 bottles honouring Pope Pius X might be the most delicious the company has laid down

Festive treats from hampers to candles fill this London institution’s shelves

Fine dining paired with Armand de Brignac is surely the way to truly embrace autumn

Visits to producer Tenuta di Fessina and Linguaglossa’s Shalai Resort showcase the pairing potential of Etna’s powerful reds and earthy foods

Champagne and Château Margaux are the stars at two new West End openings

Natural wines have struggled to make the grade but some emerging labels are truly divine