Lifestyle

Counterfeit wines and how to spot them

Wine is one of the most popular forms of alternative investment and amongst the most sophisticated. Yet despite the industry’s exclusive reputation it too is a victim of counterfeiting. We speak to wine expert Tom Gearing to understand a little more about how the industry works, and for his advice on how to purchase fine wines for investment without falling prey to fakes.

Where to find the best sparkling wines

With this year’s London Wine Week offering champagne dinners, fizzy tastings and even English sparkling wine masterclasses, Zeren Wilson searches out bubbly that not only holds its value but increases it

What are the perfect wine and food combinations?

Everyone knows that a bold Cab Sav goes with a rare steak, but what happens when the flavours get a bit more exotic? Wine writer Zeren Wilson looks for the rules when it comes to finding the right wine for the right food

Everything you need to know about wine glasses

If you want to enjoy the full experience of drinking wine, you need the right glass. Wine expert and presenter of our fine wine video series Tom Harrow looks at the shapes and brands to consider when choosing your glassware

Wine without additives

The growth of biodynamic, organic and natural winemaking may have introduced innovative techniques to the market, but how should you explain the difference?

A guide to light bikes

Do you want a bike so pared back that it almost needs tethering in the wind? Richard Peace looks at the pros and cons of light bikes to see whether the benefits stack up.