James Joyce walks into a bar in Zurich
At the Kronenhalle in Zurich, the writer was most likely to ask for Fendant de Sion, a wine that deserves to be much better known abroad
Between the vines – contemporary art at Spier Wine Farm
One of South Africa’s oldest wine estates has developed strong ties with the country’s leading artists
In good company – at the Vintners’ Hall in the City of London
The Worshipful Company of Vintners still provides a very convivial welcome
Making wine in Venice is a very exclusive affair
The wines of the Veneto need no introduction, but it’s worth getting to know the ones produced inside the city itself
Through the grapevine – the secret ceremony of Château Mouton Rothschild’s artist collaborations
Last week Peter Doig was revealed as the latest artist to design a label for the chateau – a tradition that began in 1945 and remains shrouded in mystery
Mulling it over – how spiced wine became the festive drink of choice
Mulled wine may be the fuel for contemporary Christmas celebrations but drinking it is a tradition that dates back to antiquity
How artistic collaborations made Hennessy collectable
The maison’s limited-edition bottles designed by contemporary artists, designers and architects have secured its place as leader in the luxury market
The medieval Tuscan borgo where art grows among the vines
The proprietors of Castello di Ama commission artworks as an offering of thanks to the land and its spirit, which infuses their winemaking
The titillating origins of the champagne coupe
The distinctive saucer-shaped glass may have fallen out of fashion, but the story of its invention remains as racy as ever
What artists are really doing when they take up residencies
Recent initiatives are expanding on the traditional model of patronage through community engagement, cross-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship schemes
The perfect blend – art and wine at Château Mouton Rothschild
The graphic designer Jean Carlu was the first artist to create a label for the historic wine estate in 1924, marking the beginning of a long-standing tradition
Gnarled histories – winemaking in Algeria
Though France is now better known for its winemaking industry, the country owes the survival of its connoisseurship to Algeria
An elegant pairing of modern art and Chilean wine
Blending wine, art and hospitality, Viña Vik wine estate invites visitors to indulge in the totality of aesthetic pleasure
The fine art of winemaking
Making wine is an exacting activity that has much in common with the artistic process
Collecting with purpose – how Nish McCree is advancing the cause of African art
The Ghana-based collector is known for discovering talented artists – but there is a more important mission behind her collecting instincts
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