When should a wine be chilled?
Some reds are better after a spell in the fridge – and some whites are often served just too cold
Life and style
Ignore the snobs, charmat method fizz is charming
It may taste less complex, it’s certainly cheaper, but some of these sparkling wines have a joy all of their own
The best face-tanning products
All compliments, telling me that I looked well, led back to two serums
The best gloop-free body moisturisers for summer
These products will leave you with perfectly smooth skin – without the ick
10 of the best cognac distillers, tours and tastings, France
Exploring Cognac and the Charente region gives an insight into a brandy rich in history – with a barrel full of tastings on offer
$90 for a bottle of melted iceberg? Inside the world of luxury water
People pay top dollar for ‘premium’ brands indistinguishable in blind taste tests from tap water – is it about status, wellness or something more fundamental?