Whether it’s a picnic in the park or a party in your back garden, these summer sparklers are a treat whatever the weather

Long, bittersweet drinks are just the ticket for hot summer days

Creative white blends from three sublimely skilful wine makers

The fashion might be for pale rosé, but there’s more interest to be found in dark pink wines – including a kitsch classic

Duty on alcohol and tobacco is nothing new, but pegging tax to the abv level of wine is changing the way producers work

The old bush vines planted in Jumilla in Murcia are packed with flavour and also the potential to cope with the climate crisis

A sweet and floral muscat from the Rhone Valley is sunshine in a glass

The once dated cinsault grape is showing again what it can do

Light summer reds, rosés and orange wines made by both romantics and pragmatists

The Italian region’s luscious red, white and rosé wines are having a major moment

Pining for pinot but put off by the price? Here’s how to find value in the most magical of red wines

Hats off to Majestic, they are about the last bricks-and-mortar off-licence chain standing

In the right hands, there’s diversity and much to love about grüner veltliner, the signature Austrian white grape, and other local drops

Manzanilla and fino sherry are testament to the wonders of yeast. Here are a selection of sturdy favourites and a few quality options, too

It’s time for fresh, juicy cabernet franc to take centre stage

As France’s famous wine region prepares to reveal the latest vintage of its top wines, here are some lesser known and more affordable bottles to look out for

Quaffable reds with the lots of interest and lowish abvs that could soon be your best ‘everyday’ wine

Whether a roast or meze, these wines are the perfect partners for a magnificent Easter Sunday meal

Gin, vermouth and olive oil from makers and vineyards best known for their table wines

From mineral whites to juicy, spicy reds, the wines from this Spanish region are simply irresistible