From the crude wines of the ancient world to the refined commercial product of the 21st century, the story of wine has always been intimately bound with that of human civilisation.

Four of the best boozy things on Youtube

More computer-aided controversy.

“It’s complicated”

A look at one of the most idiosyncratic wine books ever published, Robin Yapp's memoir.

“We should not fail to notice the conspicuous absence of kimchi-or-yoghurt-based super-cultures.”

Matthew Jukes, one of Britain's best-known wine writers, has died suddenly while on holiday with his family in Portugal. He was 58.

It’s the trend that’s sweeping the nation… apparently. Plus a new Critic wine club.

The results of the great cinsault challenge of 2026 are in and the winner is….

Thoughts on some ridiculously cheap wines from Aldi and what that means for the struggling independent trade.

While sales of cheap sherry continue to decline, there is a growing appreciation of premium sherry, particularly single vineyard wines. To add to the excitement, the top table wines of the region will...

Do you suffer from sherry legs? Well, I think I have found the answer.

'When a woman chooses a hat, she does not put it on a goat’s head to judge it; she puts it on her own.’

“Are you serious? Get drunk in Islamabad?”

England’s greatest vineyard is up for sale. I use the word advisedly because while there are other excellent sparkling wine producers in this country, largely their wines come from multiple vineyards.

“Are you serious? Get drunk in Islamabad?”

How to spot if someone is in the pay of Big Burgundy

Some wine merchants are being a little loose with the truth when it comes to selling declassified claret.

'Stiffish, Jeeves. Not too much soda, but splash the brandy about a bit.'

The former 'high street tsar' delivered a keynote address on how the drinks industry could do better.

"It is my belief and boast that I invented the London cocktail party—in April, 1924.” Alec Waugh

“One major restaurant wine buyer said no customers have asked about carbon footprint in the last three years."