Books for wine lovers

There’s only one thing better than tasting wine and that’s reading about it. Here are a few book recommendations alongside suggested tipples to drink while you read

The best Christmas ports

Smooth, rich and full of festive fruit, now is the time to enjoy a good port

What does colour tell us about wine?

The boundaries between red and white wine are blurring. So what does colour reveal about flavour – and where does orange wine fit in?

Drinks that add sizzle to summer barbecues

Soft drink, beer and wine – the top tipples to enjoy outside with grilled food

Fragrant white wines from across the Med

Southern France and northern Spain are well known for their red wines, but the whites made here are rich and captivating

French pinot noir beyond Burgundy

All too often, pinot noir is associated with just one region of France, but other growers are showing a light touch with the tricky variety as well