Spain’s vintage whites A generation of winemakers with a cosmopolitan outlook are transforming the Spanish vineyards, writes David Williams
Portugal’s valley of the kings Douro wines show there's much more to Portugal than port, writes David Williams
Wine trends for 2012 Expect to hear more from Swartland and natural wine producers – as well as rising prices, writes David Williams
The 20 best Christmas red wines From reliable favourites to one of the best syrahs in the world, chosen by David Williams
The 10 best Christmas sparkling wines and champagnes It's all about the fizz… as David Williams knows
The 20 best Christmas white wines From under a tenner to £65, David Williams selects the best buys this Christmas
The best wine and food matches What wine goes with a decent curry – or sushi? David Williams makes his selections
The return of chardonnay There's more to it than Bridget Jones, you know. It's time to reconsider the grape that fashion forgot, says David Williams
The best picnic wines David Williams chooses 12 wines to leave cooling in a rock pool – weather permitting
English wines are sparkling Good soil, good grapes and good producers – no wonder the French are a little worried about the progress of English wines, writes David Williams
A decade in wine David Williams chooses a classic bottle for each year since Observer Food Monthly began. Collect the set…
Sherry makes a comeback One group of Spaniards is intent on giving sherry a good name, writes David Williams
20 great French wines for under £20 There's only one country that offers such quality and value in the mid-price range, says David Williams