These are strange times in the wine world. The cost of living crisis, the lingering after-effects of Covid and Brexit, the new British alcohol duty regime, and the climate crisis are all in various complex and interlinked ways influencing the kinds of wine that are appearing in UK shops, bars and restaurants – and, perhaps even more dramatically, the prices we’re paying for them. All of which means that I’ve had to finally update some of the longstanding rules of thumb that I use to guide my wine-buying. Here, then, are my five tips for making the most of wine in autumn 2023.
