Alex gambal

The pleasures and challenges of making – and describing – great wines

A snapshot of what’s happening in the world of wine

Each month our editorial team tastes a lot of wine, but not all of it makes it onto the page. So here’s our in-house pick of other great wines we’ve tried

These intrepid South American winemakers have all looked beyond the horizons in their native lands, and have struck out into the world to forge maverick projects on other continents

Travel entrepreneur Doni Belau found her tranquil haven in Bordeaux wine country – where river views, local flavours and village charm create the perfect retreat

Fruit quality and clarity was a central theme of this tasting, which underscored Grenache’s journey into the limelight