A Glass In Provence

Provence vineyard and windmill.

Our wine expert discovers drinkable gems among the lavender and thyme scented hills of this magical region.

Over the last few years Provence, that sun-soaked corner of South Eastern France, has become something of the flavour of the month. It seems that everything Provençal has been reported and beatified. Everything that is, except wine.

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Spring Sensations

White wine, asparagus, chicken.

Our resident expert urges drinkers to treat their tastebuds by looking beyond boring wines.

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Great Wines From Argentina

The land of silver turns out wine gold for our taster.

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Red Wines For Spring

Our wine expert recommends spring reds to accompany seasonal delicacies including lamb, new potatoes and salad.

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Everything's Coming Up Rosé

Luscious wines for Valentine's Day romance from our resident expert.

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January Wine Bargains

Our resident wine expert shares his January wine bargains for under six pounds.

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Festive Fizz

Our resident wine expert recommends his favourite champagnes

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Party Wines

Wines under a tenner to get the festive season in full swing

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Christmas Wine Bargains

A photo of bottles of wine in a Threshers shop rack.

Recommendations for festive fizz plus wines to accompany turkey, Stilton and other seasonal treats.

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Wine With Theo Waugh

A photo of Theo Waugh

Theo Waugh started life in the wine trade working for Harrods. From there he moved to Laithwaites where his passion for writing about wine first appeared. From there he moved to a role as a wine broker in the Far East before turning his hand to writing full time, first at madaboutwine.com as their staff writer and then as a freelance writer, tasting organiser and consultant. He writes a fortnightly wine wisdom column for 50connect, and lives with his wife and cellar in Norfolk.

Green Issues With Michael Wale

David Bellamy on allotment

Get Your Hands Dirty, Urges David Bellamy

Michael Wale meets David Bellamy and is swept aside by his enthusiasm and a note of controversy.

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From relationship advice to environmental issues; life as an ex-pat living in France and the highs and lows of going back to study; read the latest from our regular contributors.