Susy’s best buys

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

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

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

A true summer fruit, currants are at their peak between July and August. Whether red, white or glossy black, these jewel-like fruits are well worth seeking out. Grown in clusters on trusses, each one

Henry Jeffreys on the emergence e of Essex as a winemaking county

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