‘the counter-movement has finally become the mainstream, and it’s great!’

If the sun is out, think beyond crisp whites and pale rosés, and consider sipping a cool red while you load up the barbecue. Vivid, juicy styles of red really shine on a hot summer’s day, all the more

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

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Our tasting revealed a surprising abundance of high-quality white wines, not only from Penedès but from across many of Catalan Spain’s DOs. Prepare to be impressed

The big blue: winemakers’ quiet ally?