18 top buys white rioja

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

Plenty of high scores highlighted the ever-rising quality of English fizz and the skill and ambition of the country’s winemakers

1 Ventisquero, Kosten Chardonnay, Chile Chico, Chile 2023 ...

If you’re after a red that’s perfect for a summer barbecue, set your sights on Spain, says our expert

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