Explore Wine
The world of wine offers a seemingly ever-changing array of choices. For some this is what makes it such a thrilling place, while others are left baffled and bewildered. These Explore Wine pages are devoted to helping wine lovers untangle the mysteries and discover the beauty of wine. It includes advice on how to taste wine, food and wine matching and ‘How to buy...’ guides to different wine regions including Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône, Alsace and Germany.

Natasha Hughes is a freelance wine and food writer with over a decade’s worth of experience. Here, she provides an insight to the Rhône.

A guide to wine tasting technique.

Classic food and wine partnerships.

Can you still find good quality Claret for less than £10?

The simple & affordable way to create a cellar of fine wine.

A handy explanation of common wine tasting terms.

Terry Kirby explains how to match wine and cheese.

Mark Buckenham advises what to look for when buying Port.

Mark Buckenham advises what to look for when buying Whisky.