Aussie and Kiwi makers are as daring as ever

Celebrity chefs are ten a penny, so why aren’t there any celebrity winemakers?

Don’t be put off by the region’s fickle reputation. Yes the wines can be inconsistent, but they can be sheer bliss

Intense, inky and muscular… The season calls for reds with oomph

The Co-op isn’t flash, but it does offer exceptional value

Many people feel the need to take a break after the excesses of party season, but you don’t have to go nuts

Tastes and trends that kept the interest high in the past year

On both sides of the Channel, high-end producers are struggling, while sales of cheaper fizz sparkle

Start the festivities as you mean to go on, with a glass of something for every occasion

Matching your bottle to your menu is not essential, but it really is a lot more fun

We’ve forgotten the warming winter joys of port and sherry

And a few things he absolutely doesn’t…

Brilliant value fizz for parties, elegant whites and serious reds for the big day, and sweet wines to finish

Restoring the reputation of this underrated red

Known for its much-loved oaky style, Spain’s most significant wine region has other tricks up its sleeve

The grape’s dark, juicy intensity is the perfect match for the rich foods of the season

Getting paid to drink all day might sound like a dream job. But what’s it really like to be a wine critic?

The demise of these vintners brings sadness but also a chance to remember them in the most suitable way

Sherry, barolo, chenin blanc – rich pickings for cool evenings

The grape has won many admirers with its ability to bring zip and verve to white wines even in the full heat of a Mediterranean summer