Four brilliant fruit spirits to make when you can’t find sloes
Damsons, blackberries, quince and raspberries can make amends when your favourite crop is scarce – and the results make brilliant gifts
Damsons, blackberries, quince and raspberries can make amends when your favourite crop is scarce – and the results make brilliant gifts
Our columnist reveals the best cool-climate, lightly oaked grapes to bring round the cynics
Late-autumn drinking calls for blockbuster bottles that are satisfying and rich
Fortified wines can be a real treat after a long walk in autumn woods. These recommendations are great value, too
Lighter reds are hard to come by but this batch is summer-ready and great with food
These bag-in-bottle drinks have strong eco-credentials, but there are benefits for those who sip from them, too
Cheap, versatile and relatively low in alcohol, this northern Italian sparkler is the perfect drink for many situations
Delicious options for refreshing, cold long drinks topped up with lemonade, and sangria, too
Stock up on British gin, dry rosé and a special-offer sparkling wine for a fortnight of tennis from the sofa
Experts in style, food and drink offer essential advice on what to bring, make and pour al fresco, no matter your budget
Wine can taste wonderful out of a tin if you pick wisely with this connoisseur's guide to five of the best
Light and refreshing, these are the best bottles of Vinho Verde to drink this year
Crisp, light and refreshing, vinho verde is the ultimate summer wine – here are the best to drink this year
Sainsbury’s currently has the best range of sub-£6 wines on the high street
Fed up with bringing out predictable, unadventurous bottles for burgers and bangers? Seek out these instead
At often half the price and more interesting than prosecco, bottles from South Africa, Australia and America are on the up