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Why I'm excited for wine in 2026
The wine industry had a rough year in 2025. But interesting smaller producers are flourishing and innovating. Plus: what I've been drinking recently
 • Andy Neather
Britain's oldest favourite wine
Destroy red wine by heating it up and adding fruit and spices? Why yes, it's mulled wine season again. Plus: what I drank this week at the new branch of…
 • Andy Neather
What's the point of food and wine critics?
It's Christmas recommendation season. But in the internet age, do critics have anything special to offer now? Plus: what I drank at the opening of…
 • Andy Neather
London pubs for escaping winter's chill
Winter is officially here. But while the city's pubs are under commercial pressure, there's still no better place to drink on a cold evening. Plus: what…
 • Andy Neather
Spare me this AI wine hype
Amid AI mania, some are making bold claims for the technology's future influence on wine. I remain unconvinced: here's why. Plus: what I've been…
 • Andy Neather
Aiming high: Green Spain's heroic viticulture
Inland Galicia features some of Spain's most extreme winemaking landscapes. I went on the road there to investigate. Plus: what I've been drinking this…
 • Andy Neather
Over a barrel
Bordeaux-style winemaking with long oak-barrel ageing is starting to look anachronistic. So how did we get here in the first place? Plus: what I've been…
 • Andy Neather
The View from My Table
The View from My Table
Thoughts on food and wine trends from the former wine critic of the London Evening Standard
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