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Investing in Rioja: a fine wine market taking off

Looking at the past and future of the fine wine market for Rioja...

Ageability in Rioja: 2001 & 2010

Drink or keep? Comparing the excellent 2001 and 2010 vintages...

My favourite Riojas: sommelier picks

Rioja travel guide: Great wineries and restaurants to visit

Plus exciting restaurants and where to stay...

Italy's top wine consultants: the names and wines to know

Italy’s top wine consultants have helped to create a diverse range of wines...

What's hot in Rioja

The dynamic changes happening in the region...

Biodynamic wines explained

Andrew Jefford: ‘The gifts of Bacchus hold our gaze like a procession’

Distilled: Biodynamic whisky takes centre stage

See our latest spirits round-up...

Wines of the Year 2021: the top Value wines

See the 38 wines nominated in the value category...

Wines of the Year 2021: the top Classic wines

See all 54 wines nominated in the Classic category...

Wines of the Year 2021: top-scoring bottles

See the top-scoring wines from this special tasting...

A drink with... Bruce Nicholson

The Canadian winemaker talks about icewine and his long career

Great restaurants in Scandinavia: a wine lover's guide

Where to eat and drink in Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen...

Walls: Brézème and Seyssuel - sleeping beauties of the Northern Rhône

Discover the small, previously dominant areas of Brézème and Seyssuel...

Andrew Jefford: ‘2021 has been the year of all the miseries’

Wine to 5: Stéphane Derenoncourt, winemaking consultant

Investing in Italian wine: market on the move

An Italian fine wine investment market driven primarily by Tuscany...

Festive treats: celebratory standout bottles

Decanting wine: when and how to do it

Wondering if that special bottle needs to be decanted? Here's some advice on whether and how to do it.

Seasonal buys: best-value wines for Christmas

Australian Cabernet Sauvignon: panel tasting results

Eighty-three Australian Cabernet Sauvignon's tasted and rated...

Best sweet wines from around the world: 30 bottles to seek out

A sweet wine for every occasion...

Which Burgundy vintages to drink this Christmas

The top years to pull out of the cellar...

Which Bordeaux vintages to drink this Christmas

The vintages to pull from the cellar...

Loire alternatives to Sancerre & Pouilly-Fumé: expert's choice

18 top bottles worth seeking out...

Column: Christmas Day drinks - a 'real-world' guide

A light-hearted take on your Christmas day running order...

Best aperitifs to try and how to make them

Take your pre-dinner drink to the next level...

Perfect pairing: top wines to match your Turkey

The perfect wines to enjoy with our favourite festive fowl.

Vintage Champagne: panel tasting results

See the best vintage Champagnes from 92 rated...