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

‘Is the real question whether wine regions could shield the rest of us from wildfires?’

A difficult vintage across the whole region, yet 2024 should not be written off completely. Quantities are well down, but there are still many gems. Happily, our expert tasted more than 1,700 wines to find the best – you’ll need to act quickly to secure your choices, so begin your search with the 60 highlights shown here…

A tricky, drought-stricken 2022 growing season in Tuscany gave birth to a surprising array of exceptional wines. Some of Bolgheri’s leading producers reveal how they managed to rustle up miraculous results, despite the challenges

Editors’ highlights

‘We are seeing a shift back towards the known, the familiar and, ultimately, the comforting’