
David Williams
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I’m all for respecting wine’s risks. But let’s not discard its soulful pleasures
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Vermouths, bitters, fruit liqueurs – retro mixers are just the thing for a festive cocktail
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The wine that was mocked in the movie Sideways has staged a comeback
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Covid-induced export bans and and the devastating Beirut explosion have brought the wine industry in these two countries to the brink of collapse. Time to do your bit…
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Terroir is a much abused term but just a sip can take you back. Which is handy when you can’t travel abroad …
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It’s a fussy, temperamental grape and it used to cost a fortune. Now it’s being grown from California to Tasmania – and it’s more affordable
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Budget fizz, elegant rosés, the best whites and reds … perfect for sipping in the sun
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Home drinking is up, but overall sales are plummeting. Meanwhile, some enterprising producers are turning to webinar tastings to keep customers happy
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It’s best to drink moderately right now – so choose a wine that soothes
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A sweet white that matches with chocolate eggs and mellow partners for Mediterranean lamb
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The damage to vineyards pales in comparison to the devastation to homes and animal life, but it is yet another sign of the significant effects of the climate emergency
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Not all zero- or low-alcohol wines have had their soul removed
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David Williams on the drinks to keep that cosy winter feeling through Christmas to the new year
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High street bargains, best value buys – and reds, whites and fizz to splash out on, chosen for Observer Food Monthly
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Three great red wines from Ribera del Duero, a sometime challenger to Rioja for Spain’s best tempranillo red wines
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Lambrusco, muscadet, Bull’s Blood: after years of neglect, some wines have returned as retro-vintage stars
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The best places to holiday include California and Alsace, where welcoming producers and well-developed wine routes offer something for everyone
David Williams on wine How to become a wine expert without leaving home