In Europe, Religion Has Played A Direct Role In The Growth Of Vineyards

WHAT DRIVES PEOPLE to make wine?

Brothers In Wine

The castagnedi family at tenuta sant’antonio in valpolicella.

Vermentino

This variety is loved by winemakers for its easy nature and adaptability. And for consumers, it offers a range of styles from fresh and zippy to rich and aromatic. Richard Baudains and Carla Capalbo recommend some of their favourites from the three prime regions of Liguria, Tuscany and Sardinia.

Terra Alta

With its high vineyards and limestone soils, this large Catalonian DO makes distinctive whites from the Garnatxa Blanca grape. Miquel Hudin takes us on a tour of the region and introduces the top producers and wines to look out for.

Proof Of Identity

Malbec, Tannat and Carmenre have each found a signature style in South America. Alistair Cooper MW assesses their importance and asks what the future holds for these varieties.

Coastal Campania

Including the stunning Amalfi coast and Sorrento peninsula, Campania’s coastline offers wine lovers the chance to discover local vineyards and native grapes during a sunny and relaxed seaside holiday. Carlo Capalbo shares her highlights.

Carole Meredith

Plant geneticist Dr Carole Meredith helped to change the way that winemakers think about the history of grapes – and now she is growing her own in Napa Valley. Elin McCoy meets her.

Corbières

Traditionally known for its good-value rustic red blends, this Languedoc heartland region is forging a new reputation for quality and great terroirs. James Lawther MW heads south for a visit.

Vintage Preview Burgundy 2017

A mixed bag is the simplest way to describe this vintage: a bumper crop of early-drinking reds and whites with patches of excellence but also plenty of pitfalls awaiting buyers. Tim Atkin MW gives his expert analysis and selects 102 top wines.

The Eyrie Vineyards, South Block Reserve Pinot Noir 1975

Willamette Valley, Oregon, US.

Letter From New York - Elin Mccoy

‘These parties illustrate a desire for excess and a willingness to spend’

Marques De Riscal

Specialist in old vines from Rioja

Lorne London

What is it about restaurants and railway stations?

Masseto

Thirty years after its first vintage, this 100% merlot continues to stand apart from its bolgheri neighbours as an exceptional single-vineyard expression. The key is in the individuality of the terroir, explains stephen brook.

Lambrusco Resurgent!

Now attracting the interest of sommeliers and foodies the world over, Lambrusco is a simple wine with surprising complexities.

Christophe Roumier

His acclaimed wines command stratospheric prices on the secondary market, but the man in the driving seat at Domaine G Roumier is more concerned with looking after the land for the next generation, discovers Stephen Brook

Pique-Nique London

Pique-Nique London

Les Cols Olot, Spain

Les Cols Olot, Spain

My Tokyo

It blends old with new in seamless fashion, and is home to some of the world’s finest restaurants, but, says Akihiko Yamamoto, it’s impossible to capture Tokyo’s allure in a single visit 

The Three Leovilles

They may have their own identities but, as Jane Anson discovers, the unique trio of châteaux that form the magical Léoville estate in Bordeaux also have much in common

My Fremantle & Perth

Perfect for walking and exploring, and with a vibrant food and wine scene, the charming seaside port of Fremantle is just a short trip from central Perth and a must-stay for anyone visiting the west coast of Australia for the first time, says Simone Furlong

Mas De Daumas Gassac 1982 - Languedoc, France

Mas De Daumas Gassac 1982 - Languedoc, France

M Chapoutier, Le Pavillon, Ermitage 1991

Rhône, France

A Modern Taste Of Georgia

Its ancient qvevri winemaking traditions are now inspiring producers the world over. Simon Woolf selects the best of both traditional and new in the former Soviet state

Chris Howell

The man behind the iconic Cain Five, Chris Howell of Cain Vineyard & Winery in Napa Valley talks terroir and natural winemaking with Stephen Brook, explaining why he thinks wine is ‘intrinsically human’

Andrew Jefford

‘Variety is a provisional answer to the question posed by place’

Jason Tesauro

‘To qualify as a great wine region, Virginia needs roots and ageability’

Jean-Louis Chave

John Livingstone-Learmonth spends time with the meticulous, grounded vigneron behind one of the northern Rhône’s great family domaines to discuss the importance of history, nature, aesthetics and blending in his famed Hermitage and St-Joseph wines.

Vying For Verdejo

Rueda’s signature white wine grape is already proving itself in terms of both quality and versatility, but there are stylistic questions to be resolved. Tina Gellie charts the way forward for the region and recommends a dozen of its best wines.

Revolutionary Road

Sarah Jane Evans MW is excited to witness a quiet revolution in Jerez, driven by outside investment, a renewed focus on terroir and the development of different wine styles.