How to find the perfect Boxing Day wine

After the hearty excess of Christmas Day, the 26th December calls for something a little lighter to savour alongside the abundance of leftovers. Below, our writers share their top tips for making the most of Boxing Day, spotlighting some of their favourite wines and dishes.  Blowing off the cobwebs of Christmas Will Wrightson believes it’s crucial to approach Boxing Day […]

Finding the perfect white wine for Christmas

The festive season is usually associated with rich red wines or Champagne, but there are many fine white wines offering a lighter alternative – and they pair particularly well with seafood and vegetarian dishes. Discover our stories and advice to help you find the perfect white wine this Christmas. Illustration by Eleanor Crow. Affairs of the […]

Reasons to drink sweet wine this Christmas

From the dried-fruit flavours of Port to the honeyed notes of Sauternes, Christmas is the perfect occasion for sweet wines. In our short collection of stories and advice, Alexandra Gray de Walden reminisces on fond memories; and Clara Bouffard imparts her top food-matching tips. A season of decadence For Alexandra Gray de Walden, Christmas means […]

How to make the most of magnums this Christmas

Nothing makes a statement quite like a magnum of fine wine. But beyond its magnificence, a bigger bottle also helps a fine wine to age more slowly, while offering plenty to share around the Christmas table. Below, you’ll find stories and advice to help you make the most of magnums over the festive season.  Magical moments   For Joshua […]