Drink from the royal cup

If the name of this picturesque corner of southwest France conjures up the rustic ‘black wines’ of tradition, then look again: times have been changing, and wine styles with them, in the homeland of Malbec

The four northernmost regions of Italy share more than just a mountainous border with neighbouring countries. Meet some of the key winemakers in each region – some of whom own vines on both sides of the border – and discover the results of an ongoing exchange of ideas and wine heritage

I’ve just returned from three magical days in the Lake District. Craggy mountains, mist over the fells, and the gentle hum of a Herdwick sheep or two. I stayed near Hill Top, once home to Beatrix Pott

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It doesn’t get cosier than winter in the twinkly Hungarian capital

This week’s dream: the Waldorf Astoria glitters again ...