In the space of just ten vintages, Zuccardi Finca Canal Uco has evolved to become one of Argentina's standout Malbecs. Alistair Cooper MW explores how the producer's innovative, dedicated approach has created a wine with 'transparency of place': cluboenologique.com/report/zucca...

Sarah Heller MW explores the perception of vintage quality while delivering her pick of the wines among the new releases from Brunello di Montalcino - with a particular focus on how 2020's Brunellos are shaping up against those of the 'spectacular' 2019 vintage:

In an extract from her new book, The Wines of Beaujolais, Natasha Hughes MW introduces a group of rebellious winemakers who have had a lasting effect on wines made in the region: cluboenologique.com/story/the-wi...

Yuri Shima celebrates the pink Champagne category at prestige cuvée level, thanks to an epic tasting across many houses and vintages – including some real rarities by the magnum:

We are delighted to announce that our first ever South Africa Report is now live! Including tasting notes and scores of over 150 outstanding wines, Victoria Mason MW provides us with a snapshot of the finest releases from across the country:

Having lived in southwest France for 28 years, Armagnac consultant and educator Amanda Garnham has brandy running through her veins. Here she shares her favourite places to drink the spirit across the globe: cluboenologique.com/story/best-p...

A new wave of non-alcoholic spirits is enabling top bartenders to create 'low and no' cocktails that are bolder and more sophisticated than ever - not just imitations of the classics. Anthony Gladman discovers more:

Peter Kwok now owns seven châteaux in Bordeaux, having moved to France looking for nothing more than a holiday home. From a brush with the Viet Cong to receiving the Légion d'Honneur, he talks to Adam Lechmere about his journey to a life in wine: cluboenologique.com/story/peter-...

Speciality malts have long been an essential flavour-driver in craft beer. However they have never meaningfully caught on in whisky-making – until now. Kristiane Westray tastes her way through this new wave of whiskies: cluboenologique.com/report/speci...

My latest piece for @cluboenologique.bsky.social explores why #Valpolicella is the perfect destination for lovers of #history, #architecture, nature, exceptional #food, and #fine #wine #vino #wines #verona #veneto #italy cluboenologique.com/story/discov...

Sarah Heller MW takes a deep dive into the esoteric world of Nebbiolo biotypes to explore how careful vine selection is allowing winemakers in Barolo to shape and future-proof their wines: cluboenologique.com/report/nebbi...

From top tapas in New York to sky-high fine-dining in Sydney, these are the best new restaurants to visit this month: cluboenologique.com/story/new-re...

Joel Harrison presents a brief history of the famed house of Hélène Darroze’s family, before offering his notes on a tasting that goes back as far as the 1960s:

Once defined by imported ingredients and cuisines, Bangkok’s fine-dining scene is being reformed by a new generation of chefs showcasing Thailand's culinary heritage on their own terms. Joel Hart investigates:

Dave Broom analyses the future for old and rare whisky, and offers advice to traditional collectors looking for value and drinking pleasure:

Traditionally, Cognac and Armagnac had their place as digestifs at the dinner table. But as Clinton Cawood uncovers, leading international cocktail bars are now holding these French spirits central to their philosophy:

The Cameroonian artist talks with Adam Lechmere about his work for Ornellaia’s Vendemmia d’Artista series and the challenge provided by the tiny canvas that is the wine bottle:

Kristiane Westray explores how distillers in France are harnessing the country's rich history in wine and brandy to create French whisky capable of winning fans around the world... and gold medals at this year's IWSC:

Alistair Cooper MW reports on a vertical tasting of Clos des Papes with winemaker Vincent Avril, highlighting some of the best wines from the estate over the last 20 years and explaining why they are must-haves for Rhône collectors : cluboenologique.com/report/clos-...

Tina Meyer steps aboard with sustainable fisherman Mathieu Chapel to learn the techniques that set him apart and to hear his thoughts on Mediterranean terroir: cluboenologique.com/story/mathie...

With summer upon us, David Kermode selects ten red wines that are perfect for drinking in the warmest months. Just make sure you have your cooler to hand:

From a celebration of Latin cocktail culture in Hong Kong to a New York spot inspired by an old whaling tavern, these are the best new bars to visit this July:

Body, complexity, an undeniable artisanal appeal… It’s no wonder the aromatic beverage is reaching boiling point in luxury hotels and on the global fine-dining scene. Alice Lascelles spills the tea on the finest and rarest of blends: cluboenologique.com/story/artisa...

Connecting wine to its origins enriches it. However, after at least two decades of terroir triumphalism, our discourse around it is probably due a tune-up. Read the latest column from Sarah Heller MW:

England may be known for producing award-winning fizz from Champagne grapes but several estates are now making still wines with some surprising varieties. Henry Jeffreys investigates:

‘We know the rules: the wine must change the game, and the pairings must build both flavour and texture’ says Lucas Reynaud-Paligot, head of wine at Hélène Darroze at The Connaught. We sat down with the sommelier to learn more about his meticulous work: buff.ly/OgTpDtW

Ten years after a landmark London tasting thrust a new generation of winemakers from South Africa into the limelight, a retrospective event offered the chance to revisit the diverse range of wines from the 2015 vintage. Victoria Mason MW shares her musings: buff.ly/jq6ie2C

Elaine Chukan Brown's recent publication, 'The Wines of California' spotlights the marginalised voices that have contributed to Californian wine production throughout history. In a recent episode of #TheDrinkingHour, Chukan Brown dives into their new publication: buff.ly/4JBjT4b

'There is no recipe, just a guiding spirit and a commitment to continuity and quality.' David Kermode hears from Olivier Vigneron, Laurent-Perrier's new cellar master at an impressive Grand Siècle masterclass in London: buff.ly/dYyh4zc

'Maison Lineti's wine-led approaches could be the first genuine whisky innovations since the cask finish,' says Becky Paskin in an insightful article about the Bordelaux-based distillers that are rewriting the rule of single-malt making. Learn more now: buff.ly/Prc4Gsd

Our 2025 Rioja report is now available to view. The last installment in our huge Spain Report, Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW samples nearly 300 wines from this creative and dynamic corner of Spain: cluboenologique.com/report/rioja...

The 2025 Galicia Report is now live. In the first part of our wider Spain report Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW reflects on the wine scene in Galicia before sharing notes and scores from a blind tasting of over 200 wines: cluboenologique.com/report/galic...

The Wine Photographer of the Year 2025 winners have been announced! Congratulations to Heather Daenitz who took home the overall award for 'Pinot Noir at Midnight', and Alessandro Anglisani and Franck Tremblay who also took home awards. View the winning work: cluboenologique.com/story/wine-p...

The top producers making Prosecco Superiore DOCG wines are directing their attention – and their best fruit - to drier styles, writes Jason Millar. The Brut category made an impression on the panel at a recent in-situ IWSC global judging: cluboenologique.com/story/prosec...

A new project led by the Consorzio del vino Brunello di Montalcino has created a map that shows the individual character of vineyards across Montalcino. Cristina Mercuri assesses this landmark initiative: cluboenologique.com/story/new-vi...

From an Alpine bistro in New York to fiery Greek food in London, as we head into May, we've compiled a list of the hottest new restaurant openings to keep your eyes out for this month: cluboenologique.com/story/new-re...

ISSUE 18 is out now and we are delighted to welcome Hélène Darroze as guest editor 🌟 From the avant-garde spirit of Bordeaux to the cocktail bars experimenting with French brandy, this issue celebrates France in all its glory. Explore now: bit.ly/Issue18CO3

From breathtaking landscapes and hard work in the vineyards, to new perspectives on wine itself, the Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year 2025 shortlist represents wine photography at its best

It was a year of significant promise but what are impressions today? Ten years on, John Stimpfig tastes back through the 2015 Bordeaux vintage and finds wines of good fruit and measured acidity - some of which represent great value

My latest contribution to @cluboenologique.bsky.social explores why many Sicilian #winemakers prefer the broader Sicilia DOC over smaller denominations #Sicilia #wine #vino @donnafugata.bsky.social cluboenologique.com/story/sicili...

Georgian wine producers are rapidly modernising to meet the demands of 21st-century drinkers, despite the country's celebrated winemaking history. @adamlechmere.bsky.social visits Georgia to hear how ancient methods with modern techniques are ensuring the wines don't get stuck in the past

From luxury lodges to rustic shepherd's huts

Historically, premium Irish whiskey has been rare. Yet today, there is an increasing demand for high-end, well-aged – and extravagantly priced – bottlings. Joel Harrison looks at how the Emerald Isle turned the corner to yield one of the most sought-after spirits around. #stpatricksday

Whisky makers are embracing the character and conditions of the Alps to create spirits that reflect a unique and unlikely region for distilling. Thijs Klaverstijn talks to three Alpine producers about their attitudes to altitude.

From designer hotels to converted farmhouses and vineyard retreats

Following the ordeal of 2021, which saw vines ravaged by spring frost in Burgundy, has the latest vintage delivered both quality and quantity for the world's most famous producer? William Morris delivers the verdict

London’s Somerset House is unpacking a topic close to the hearts of many a dedicated food and drink lover. We hear from the curators and take a tour of new exhibition, Soil: The World at Our Feet #london #exhibition

More than a decade on from the launch of wine-preservation gadget Coravin, founder Greg Lambrecht talks to Laura Richards about how his day job as an inventor of medical devices and spinal implants helped him tap into his love for a great glass of wine.

A world-first: a barrel-aged bottling in the no and low market - inspired by the world of whisky and three years in the making...

While lacking the recognition received by Napa Valley or neighbouring Oregon, this desert-like region is coming up in the ranks with its Rhône- and Bordeaux-inspired blends. Sarah Heller MW introduces the movers and shakers among Walla Walla’s winemakers