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Summer’s here and the fridge is working overtime, but when it comes to wine, it doesn’t have to stop at white and rosé. We asked five experts to inspire us by sharing their go-to bottles for chilling

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

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Something of a perfect storm for the Bordelais, as sluggish market dynamics and harsh weather have led to significant (long called-for) price drops for the new-release vintage. But this means opportunities for the buyer and collector – to choose wisely, start with these 60 of our Regional Editor’s top choices among 700 that she has tasted

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