Victoria Moore

Our olfactory processes are essential to enjoying wine, and much else – so what happens when they stop working?

Re-tasting clarets 10 years on is like a school reunion. Some have made a name for themselves, others ... not so much

Don't let tales of boardroom shenanigans sway you - Co-op have got rid of 50 or so boring brands as part of a renovation of its wine range

From gin to whisky, and even 'elderberryport’, there has been a wave of boutique distillers offering exciting new spirits

Sommeliers are an invaluable source of knowledge – and great wine. Why are they neglected?

The fringes of the Atacama Desert might not sound like a suitable spot for a vineyard, but Giorgio Flessati disagrees...

Here are the answers to Victoria Moore's fiendish alcohol quiz

A Cornish estate is supplying the first English-grown tea to a British supermarket. Our drinks expert Victoria Moore finds out if it's worth splashing out on

Casillero del Diablo isn’t just one of the best value brands in the world; it’s also a barometer of Chile's changing wine scene

Smaller bottles don’t always come at a lower price. But if you up the quality, you’ll have a Valentine’s treat worth sharing

Increasingly, wine is shipped to the UK vacuum-packed in huge tanks, then bottled here. But how does this affect the taste?

Not sure what colour to paint your bedroom or kitchen? A "colour consultant" could help you make the most of your space

The joy of Burgundy is that you don’t have to go after famous names to buy well in this year’s en primeur releases

Brigade, where the homeless can learn catering skills, is a noble enterprise; but are some of its creations a shade too ambitious?

A Western Cape project to help children of wine farm workers deal with the results of alcohol abuse is having an impressive impact

Argentina’s number one seller malbec is a perfect comfort wine – a world away from cahors, its gritty French forebear

Which wine grape is most common in Britain? What did the president make of truffles? Welcome to our annual booze quiz

We’re under pressure to drink less alcohol at this time of year, which means we should all welcome the return of the small but beautiful 125ml glass

Christmas is a time of abstemiousness and transport disasters for Victoria Moore

If champagne seems extravagant, there are plenty of wines with fizz to get you through the festive period