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Sometimes only Champagne will do. And if budget’s a factor, where do you go for a great-value, great-tasting buy at up to £40 a bottle?

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

High scores show the quality that’s available from a red grape that’s widely grown in central Europe but still little seen or known further afield

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

Our regular learning section helps you get more from your glass

Albariño. It’s easy to grow and full of racy acidity, and there’s a lot of love for it among consumers. It’s no wonder this Galician super-grape is making converts of winemakers the world over