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
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
WineTempranillo The dominant red grape of Rioja is the perfect partner for hearty autumnal meals. Maxim Kassir, head sommelier at the Japanese and Nordic eateries that form London’s Pantechnicon, chooses four favourites
WineTempranillo The dominant red grape of Rioja is the perfect partner for hearty autumnal meals. Maxim Kassir, head sommelier at the Japanese and Nordic eateries that form London’s Pantechnicon, chooses four favourites
WineViognier A peachy, full-bodied white that makes the perfect partner for fruity, spiced dishes – Anna Dolgushina, co-founder and sommelier at London’s Firebird, walks us through her four top viogniers
WineViognier A peachy, full-bodied white that makes the perfect partner for fruity, spiced dishes – Anna Dolgushina, co-founder and sommelier at London’s Firebird, walks us through her four top viogniers
WineAlbariño The Iberian white with a penchant for the coast makes the perfect seafood partner. Matteo Furlan, head sommelier at The Ritz London, picks four favourite albariños
WineAlbariño The Iberian white with a penchant for the coast makes the perfect seafood partner. Matteo Furlan, head sommelier at The Ritz London, picks four favourite albariños
WineVermentino Calling Sardinia home this white is the perfect match for Mediterranean flavours. Florent Giovannone, head of wine for Notting Hill’s new Caia, chooses four top vermentinos to try
WineVermentino Calling Sardinia home this white is the perfect match for Mediterranean flavours. Florent Giovannone, head of wine for Notting Hill’s new Caia, chooses four top vermentinos to try
WineGewürztraminer Rich and fruity, it takes strong flavours to stand up to the powerful Alsace favourite. Jan Konetzki, director of wine at the Four Seasons Hotel and Mei Ume, picks four of his favourites
WineGewürztraminer Rich and fruity, it takes strong flavours to stand up to the powerful Alsace favourite. Jan Konetzki, director of wine at the Four Seasons Hotel and Mei Ume, picks four of his favourites
WineChardonnay Varying wildly from New World to Old, this Marmite of wines is anything but dull. Julien Beltzung, executive sommelier of the newly Michelin-starred The Glenturret Lalique in Crieff, Perthshire, picks his four favourite chardonnays
WineChardonnay Varying wildly from New World to Old, this Marmite of wines is anything but dull. Julien Beltzung, executive sommelier of the newly Michelin-starred The Glenturret Lalique in Crieff, Perthshire, picks his four favourite chardonnays
WineSyrah This full-bodied, dark-fruited red is perfect with grilled meat and strong cheeses. Francesco Tessa, head sommelier at Michelin- starred Angler shares his top syrah picks
WineSyrah This full-bodied, dark-fruited red is perfect with grilled meat and strong cheeses. Francesco Tessa, head sommelier at Michelin- starred Angler shares his top syrah picks
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