
The night I drank century-old champagne from a shipwreck
This sunken treasure had lost its bubbles — but the taste was sweetly intriguing

20 courses with 20 wines? These are pairings from paradise
Mugaritz in Basque Country offers the most memorable foodie experience anywhere on the planet

The best Rioja has lost the right to its name – thankfully
Like many other drink lovers, I haven’t really taken this Spanish wine seriously. Until now

Beware the cult of ‘natural wine’
Many, if not most, of the reds taste like flawed cider or rotten sherry. Whites can be better but have no aftertaste

We name and shame the worst mark-ups in London restaurants
An average Sauternes from a below-average vintage costs £460 plus service when it retails for less than £50

You won’t make a profit buying Bordeaux en primeur
Snce 2008 punters have lost money on every single vintage except 2012

The wine world’s greatest battle: Burgundy vs Bordeaux
One subtly envelops your taste buds, while the other merely triggers them