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Douglas Blyde heads to the Sichuan capital of Chengdu for an afternoon tea with a difference, as resident tea expert Jessie Yang and sommelier Cederic Yao guide him through the drinks, including a "hangover-busting" brew.

Has Cabernet Franc found its ideal site for making fine, balanced, red wines in Bolgheri, in coastal Tuscany, asks Sarah Marsh MW.

Six leading female Italian wine professionals will gather for a special tasting event as Vinitaly celebrates Iconic Women in Bolgheri. With a spotlight

We talk well-made bottlings by names like Mt. Brave and Messorio that make exceptional Merlot's exhibiting blueberry, velvety tannins, and more.

Nearly two decades after the movie's release, it still haunts the varietal. It shouldn't.

The 2021 bottling is a lush and seamless wine, its opulent dark plum and blackberry flavors lifted by scents of thyme and lavender.

The pre-dinner drink culture, known as aperitivo, may have started in Italy, but appreciation for it transcends regional boundaries.

From classic blends to rebel varietals, Tuscany's superstar region is known for its iconic red blend offerings.

Aromatic, complex and a wine lover's favourite, a good bottle of cabernet franc can set you back just £9

Merlot is a fruit-forward, easy-drinking red wine with plantings around the globe. Try 13 Merlots from Napa, Bordeaux and beyond.