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 - Fiano Once name-checked by Pliny the Elder, this Italian grape later disappeared. Now, once again, fine dry whites are being made
WineWord on the vine - Fiano Once name-checked by Pliny the Elder, this Italian grape later disappeared. Now, once again, fine dry whites are being made
WineWord on the vine - Blaufränkisch A central European red that thrives in the warm climate of Austria’s Burgenland, this versatile grape is a great choice for spring
WineWord on the vine - Blaufränkisch A central European red that thrives in the warm climate of Austria’s Burgenland, this versatile grape is a great choice for spring
WineWord on the vine - Gemillon Susceptible to noble rot, this thin-skinned grape makes sweet wines like Sauternes – but is responsible for good dry whites too
WineWord on the vine - Gemillon Susceptible to noble rot, this thin-skinned grape makes sweet wines like Sauternes – but is responsible for good dry whites too
WineWord on the vine - Mourvèdre The sun-drenched grape in spicy, powerful Provençal and Spanish reds is a perfect match for roasted or slow-cooked red meat
WineWord on the vine - Mourvèdre The sun-drenched grape in spicy, powerful Provençal and Spanish reds is a perfect match for roasted or slow-cooked red meat
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
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