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.

"Choose a good quality grower who makes wine in the style you enjoy and you will derive great pleasure from Burgundy. The grower is more important than appellation or vintage."
Toby Morrhall
Burgundy Buyer

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.

In the past decade, Argentina has shown drinkers around the world what it is capable of.

Bordeaux is the largest vineyard of fine wines in the world.