Wine OpinionOur wine columnist Adam Lechmere shares his thoughts on wine regions, grape varieties, hot topics and issues, and most importantly, what to drink now
WineWord on the vine - Colombard Often blended with bolder partners, taken alone this lightly fruity grape is worth a second sip, explains Ben McCormack
WineWord on the vine - Colombard Often blended with bolder partners, taken alone this lightly fruity grape is worth a second sip, explains Ben McCormack
WineWord on the vine - Touriga Nacional Portugal’s resilient, drought-resistant grape is at the heart of many a superior port, but it makes excellent dry reds too
WineWord on the vine - Touriga Nacional Portugal’s resilient, drought-resistant grape is at the heart of many a superior port, but it makes excellent dry reds too
WineGamay This high-yielding grape is associated with Beaujolais Nouveau – but there’s a lot more to it, says Ben McCormack
WineGamay This high-yielding grape is associated with Beaujolais Nouveau – but there’s a lot more to it, says Ben McCormack
WineAssyrtiko This bone-dry, minerally Greek white evokes the spirit of Santorini with every sip, says Ben McCormack
WineAssyrtiko This bone-dry, minerally Greek white evokes the spirit of Santorini with every sip, says Ben McCormack
WinePinot gris The French ver sion of the early-ripening pink grape has bags of character, says Ben McCormack
WinePinot gris The French ver sion of the early-ripening pink grape has bags of character, says Ben McCormack
WinePinotage Producing both full-bodied and easy-drinking reds, South Africaʼs proud creation soon turns 100
WinePinotage Producing both full-bodied and easy-drinking reds, South Africaʼs proud creation soon turns 100
WineZinfandel The ripe red fruit of California's primitivo is perfect for winter roasts, says Ben McCormack
WineZinfandel The ripe red fruit of California's primitivo is perfect for winter roasts, says Ben McCormack
WineSauternes The sauvignon-sémillon noble rot is a keeper – but don’t miss youthful versions too - Fiona Beckett shares Sauternes' secrets and chooses her top four
WineSauternes The sauvignon-sémillon noble rot is a keeper – but don’t miss youthful versions too - Fiona Beckett shares Sauternes' secrets and chooses her top four
WinePedro Ximénez Spain's beloved PX is perfect poured over desserts, served with sushi or enjoyed neat. Ruth Leigh, the sommelier behind recently opened Updown in Kent, chooses four of her favourite pedro ximénez bottles for Christmas
WinePedro Ximénez Spain's beloved PX is perfect poured over desserts, served with sushi or enjoyed neat. Ruth Leigh, the sommelier behind recently opened Updown in Kent, chooses four of her favourite pedro ximénez bottles for Christmas
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