Raise a glass in parting to three great winemakers

The demise of these vintners brings sadness but also a chance to remember them in the most suitable way

Thursday, 23 October 2025

Let them eat 80% cocoa

A visit to the Marie Antoinette show at the V&A gives rise to thoughts of outrageous luxury

Sunday, 2 November 2025

The formerly unfashionable carignan grape is having a moment

The grape’s dark, juicy intensity is the perfect match for the rich foods of the season

Thursday, 6 November 2025

Kitchen countdown: stress-free Christmas cooking

Recipes and tricks – make your gravy now, start cooking the day before, skip the starter, and don't forget the sprouts

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

20 best Christmas wines

Brilliant value fizz for parties, elegant whites and serious reds for the big day, and sweet wines to finish

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

All a wine writer wants for Christmas

And a few things he absolutely doesn’t…

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Midweek dinner: prawns, watermelon and lime

A sizzling seafood dish with a herbs and summer fruits accent

Tuesday, 2 September 2025

In search of big flavours on the Jurassic Coast

Fortunately the chocolatier’s art is far from extinct in this part of England

Sunday, 31 August 2025

Try chilling with cacaofruit water on a hot day

Sunday, 7 September 2025

Tomatoes, courgettes and beetroot with an autumn spin

There is still time to savour the last of summer’s bounty, as we move gently into autumn flavours

Monday, 22 September 2025